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Cheap Car Rentals in Cape Town from ₹ 1,118

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Cape Town car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

1FIRSTCARRENTAL

Price of petrol per litre

₹ 157

Average price per day

₹ 4,473

Cheapest price per day

₹ 1,118
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Popular car types in Cape Town

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There are, in total, 115 car hire locations in Cape Town that are operated by 33 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: ₹ 1,118/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Cape Town hire providers:

Economy

Economy

₹ 1,118+

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Compact

Compact

₹ 1,337+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 1,674+

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Minivan

Minivan

₹ 2,771+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 3,001+

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Premium

Premium

₹ 5,298+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

₹ 4,832+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

₹ 4,782+

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Best car rental deals found in Cape Town

Hyundai i10₹ 1,118/day
Hyundai i10
Found 09/17/26
Toyota Corolla₹ 1,337/day
Toyota Corolla
Found 09/16/26
Honda Jazz₹ 1,370/day
Honda Jazz
Found 09/15/26

Cheapflights insights for Cape Town car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Cape Town, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Cape Town?

Book your car hire in Cape Town 8 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ₹ 2,200/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 7,950% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Cape Town?

Looking to hire a car in Cape Town? CarWiz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only ₹ 12/day. Firefly also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at ₹ 14/day.

What is the best car rental company in Cape Town?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Cape Town is 1First Car Rental (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews). Budget (rated 8.9/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

1First Car Rental
1First Car Rental
10.0
Budget
Budget
8.9
Avis
Avis
8.3
Woodford
Woodford
7.6

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Cape Town?

Planning to hire a car in Cape Town? May is the cheapest month, costing about ₹ 2,296 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 2,870. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 2,487

February

₹ 2,870

March

₹ 2,870

April

₹ 2,774

May

₹ 2,296

June

₹ 2,296

July

₹ 2,679

August

₹ 2,679

September

₹ 2,583

October

₹ 2,583

November

₹ 2,583

December

₹ 2,679

What car do most people rent in Cape Town?

Mini cars (Class Mini Car, for example) are the most popular in Cape Town. SUV (Toyota Fortuner) and Compact (Toyota Agya) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Cape Town.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Cape Town?

Avis has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. BOBO has the second-highest number of locations in Cape Town at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Cape Town

1First Car Rental

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.5

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

8.9
Very Good
3 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.5

Avis

8.3
Very Good
8 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.7

Woodford

7.6
Good
7 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.5

Europcar

5.7
Fair
3 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

5.7

Thrifty

6 locations
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Cleanliness

2.9

Comfort

2.9

Overall

2.3

Pick-up/drop-off

1.9

Value

2.9

CABS Car Hire

2 locations
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BOBO

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Cape Town?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 4,473/day when booking a car hire in Cape Town. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 1,613/day from Avis, booked on Sep. 12.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cape Town for a week from 1First Car Rental?

    1First Car Rental offers hire cars in Cape Town for about ₹ 19,139 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Cape Town?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Cape Town for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Cape Town for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 87% on a month-long rental by booking with Avis. Avis is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Cape Town can cost you on average ₹ 82,023 a month or ₹ 2,734 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

  • How much is a car hire in Cape Town for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Cape Town is ₹ 1,916. Hiring a Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Cape Town. For the month of October, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Cape Town for as low as ₹ 3,016/day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Cape Town

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Cape Town. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (₹ 15+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 45+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 15+

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