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Cheap Car Hire in City Centre, Cape Town from $23

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in City Centre with a pick-up date of 1/7 and drop-off date of 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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City Centre, Cape Town car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in City Centre. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 June 2025.

Most popular company

Firefly

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

$76

Cheapest price per day

$23

Popular car types in City Centre, Cape Town

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in City Centre and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 13 June 2025.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Best City Centre, Cape Town car hire deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on City Centre car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 13 June 2025.
Suzuki Baleno$34/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno
MG 3$24/day
2
M
A/C
MG 3
Suzuki Vitara$23/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Vitara

Cheapflights insights for City Centre car hires

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in City Centre?

Book your car hire in City Centre 80 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $22/day on average when booked 80 days ahead, which saves you 28% off the usual average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in City Centre?

Looking to hire a car in City Centre? Firefly had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $17.64/day. Bluu also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $44.83/day.

What is the best car rental company in City Centre?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in City Centre is 1First Car Rental (rated 10.0/10). Firefly (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in City Centre?

At City Centre, the best time to hire a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just $38. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $54 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In City Centre, the best time to hire a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just $38. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $54 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$46

February

$48

March

$38

April

$41

May

$43

June

$54

July

$41

August

$46

September

$46

October

$45

November

$45

December

$45

Which car hire company has the most locations in City Centre?

Both 1First Car Rental and Firefly have 2 locations in City Centre, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top hire agencies in City Centre, Cape Town

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in City Centre, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

1First Car Rental

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.5

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Firefly

2 locations

Bluu

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Tempest Car Hire

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

8.8
Very Good
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

9.3

Budget

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.0

GREEN MOTION

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

5.2

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

6.0

Thrifty

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

3.7

Comfort

3.7

Overall

3.4

Pick-up/drop-off

3.1

Value

3.9

City Centre Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in City Centre, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month at City Centre?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from City Centre it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

  • What is the cheapest rental car in City Centre, Cape Town?

    The cheapest rental car in City Centre, Cape Town is Suzuki Swift. It costs $32 per day on average to rent a Suzuki Swift in this area of the city, which is 62% cheaper than other rental cars in the neighborhood.

  • How much is a rental car in City Centre, Cape Town?

    Rental car prices in City Centre, Cape Town will vary depending on when you book, but at the moment you can expect a rental to cost $32 per day on average and as low as $33 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in City Centre

Browse car hires by fuel type in City Centre. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in City Centre. Deals were last updated on 13 June 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in City Centre. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($15+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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