Cheap car hire in Cape Town, South Africa

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The most popular car rental companies in Cape Town

Hiring a car in Cape Town: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyFirst - Car Rental
Most popular carMini, 4-5 doors
Average daily price33 €
Best time to book2 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

The cheapest car to rent in Cape Town is a compact crossover (similar to SUVs). The most popular is Mini, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car hire companies in Cape Town are currently First and First - Car Rental.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Cape Town is currently March.
On average, around 161 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Cape Town is 73 €.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Cape Town for a whole month is 572 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Cape Town, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Cape Town that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Cape Town.
Most places – Cape Town included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 17 € per day. The average price per day is around 34 €.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like First - Car Rental, Carwiz and U-Save offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
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Yes – van hire is available in Cape Town.