Find Rentals
Popular Cars
Rental Deals
Insights
Agencies
FAQs
Cape Town Intl Airport

Cheap Car Hire in Cape Town Intl Airport from $16

Driver's age: 25-65
Here’s why our users search for rental cars through Cheapflights

Save over 41%Compare Cheapflights against other travel sites with one search.

Price trackingHolding out for a great deal? Get notified when prices are reduced.

Customized resultsFilter by rental agency, car type, price range and more.

Unlimited free useSearch as many times as you want with no hidden charges or fees.

Cape Town Intl Airport car hires in 2026

Most popular company

FIREFLY

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$36

Cheapest price per day

$16
Search Deals
Search Deals
Search Deals
Search Deals

Popular car types in Cape Town Intl Airport

All deals

There are, in total, 115 car hire locations at Cape Town Intl Airport that are operated by 33 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $16/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from Cape Town Intl Airport hire providers:

Economy

Economy

$16+

View deal
Compact

Compact

$16+

View deal
Intermediate

Intermediate

$20+

View deal
People mover

People mover

$40+

View deal
Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$58+

View deal
Premium

Premium

$54+

View deal
Passenger van

Passenger van

$61+

View deal
Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$83+

View deal
Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$27+

View deal
Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$45+

View deal

Best car hire deals found at Cape Town Intl Airport

Skoda Kamiq$27/day
Skoda Kamiq
Found 09/28/26
Suzuki Baleno$17/day
Suzuki Baleno
Found 09/27/26
Suzuki Swift$16/day
Suzuki Swift
Found 09/27/26

Cheapflights insights for Cape Town Intl Airport car hires

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

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

Book your car hire at Cape Town Intl Airport 31 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $24/day on average when booked 31 days ahead, which saves you 2% off the average price.

Find deals

What is the cheapest car hire company at Cape Town Intl Airport?

At Cape Town Intl Airport, the most affordable car hire company right now is Firefly, offering prices from just $9.69/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Sixt, with rates starting at $9.72/day.

What is the best car hire company at Cape Town Intl Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Cape Town Intl Airport is 1First Car Rental (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews). Firefly (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

1First Car Rental
1First Car Rental
10.0
Firefly
Firefly
10.0
Bluu
Bluu
10.0
Europcar
Europcar
10.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Cape Town Intl Airport?

Planning to hire a car at Cape Town Intl Airport? January is the cheapest month, costing about $30 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $44. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$30

February

$38

March

$37

April

$40

May

$31

June

$31

July

$34

August

$37

September

$31

October

$33

November

$33

December

$44

What car do most people hire at Cape Town Intl Airport?

SUV cars (Toyota Urban Cruiser or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Cape Town Intl Airport. Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla Quest or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Pick-up truck cars (Class Full-size Truck or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations at Cape Town Intl Airport?

Firefly has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. 1First Car Rental has the second-highest number of locations at Cape Town Intl Airport at 1.

Find deals

Top hire agencies in Cape Town Intl Airport

1First Car Rental

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•1 location
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.5

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Firefly

2 locations
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Bluu

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

9.6
Wonderful
2 reviews•1 location
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

9.5
Wonderful
3 reviews•1 location
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.5

Avis

7.5
Good
7 reviews•1 location
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

7.0

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Cape Town Intl Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $43/day when booking a car hire at Cape Town Intl Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $17/day from CarWiz, booked on Sep. 26.

  • Which car hire providers are at Cape Town Intl Airport?

    There are 10 car hire providers located at Cape Town Intl Airport. The following companies can be found near the Cape Town Intl Airport car hire counter:Thrifty (10.0)Europcar (10.0)1First Car Rental (10.0)Hertz (10.0)Sixt (10.0)Firefly (10.0)Bluu (10.0)GREEN MOTION (10.0)keddy by Europcar (10.0)Alamo (9.6)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Cape Town Intl Airport for a week from Woodford?

    Woodford is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire at Cape Town Intl Airport. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $241 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle at Cape Town Intl Airport for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at Cape Town Intl Airport for a month?

    The average cost of a car hire at Cape Town Intl Airport for a month is $1,031. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

Car hires by fuel type in Cape Town Intl Airport

All deals

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Cape Town Intl Airport. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($11+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

$42+

View deal
Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$11+

View deal

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Other airport car hires in Cape Town

Cape Town Intl Airport car hire

Best Car Hire Deals

We make it easy and fast to find and compare deals from 70,000+ car hire locations and hundreds of agencies.

No surprises

Prices shown to you will be final, without any hidden charges or fees.

Free cancellation

Plans change – we get it. And that’s why you can search and book car hire on Cheapflights from agencies that offer free cancellation