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Car rental in Western Cape

Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rentals in Western Cape

Compare car rentals on price, ease of pickup, a fair fuel policy, and more

Find Western Cape car rental deals you can modify or cancel if your plans change

Western Cape car rental at a glance

Most popular rental companyAlamo
Most popular carPremium, RV
Cities to choose from11, Cape Town is most popular
Cheapest price foundRs4,306 per day, Cape Town
Cheapest monthJune
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Western Cape could cost, we've pulled prices from Cape Town.

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Mini cars in Cape Town

4 door
From
Rs4,306
per day

Compact cars in Cape Town

4 door
From
Rs4,737
per day

Economy cars in Cape Town

4 door
From
Rs4,892
per day

Full-size cars in Cape Town

SUV
From
Rs5,883
per day

Intermediate cars in Cape Town

Station wagon
From
Rs6,253
per day

Premium cars in Cape Town

4 door
From
Rs8,932
per day

Mini cars in George

4 door
From
Rs5,699
per day

Economy cars in George

4 door
From
Rs6,016
per day

Compact cars in George

4 door
From
Rs6,649
per day

Intermediate cars in George

4 door
From
Rs9,815
per day

Premium cars in George

4 door
From
Rs18,364
per day

Full-size cars in George

4 door
From
Rs18,364
per day

Economy cars in Plettenberg Bay

4 door
From
Rs8,865
per day

Mini cars in Plettenberg Bay

4 door
From
Rs9,499
per day

Compact cars in Plettenberg Bay

4 door
From
Rs10,132
per day

Premium cars in Plettenberg Bay

4 door
From
Rs24,696
per day

Intermediate cars in Plettenberg Bay

Crossover
From
Rs25,645
per day

Full-size cars in Plettenberg Bay

Pickup
From
Rs36,410
per day

Mini cars in Mossel Bay

4 door
From
Rs9,499
per day

Economy cars in Mossel Bay

4 door
From
Rs11,398
per day

Compact cars in Mossel Bay

4 door
From
Rs13,298
per day

Intermediate cars in Mossel Bay

4 door
From
Rs14,051
per day

Premium cars in Mossel Bay

4 door
From
Rs26,693
per day

Full-size cars in Mossel Bay

Pickup
From
Rs35,777
per day

Find the cheapest time to rent a car in Western Cape

The cheapest month to rent a car in Western Cape is June, when the average cost per day is Rs3,477. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is August, when the average cost per day is Rs3,683. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Western Cape is May.
May
Rs9,220
Jun
Rs3,477
Jul
Rs4,810
Aug
Rs3,683
Sep
Rs4,436
Oct
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Nov
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Dec
Rs4,373
Jan
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Feb
Rs8,577
Mar
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Apr
Rs6,624
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Western Cape could cost, we've pulled prices from Cape Town.

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What are the best car rental companies in Western Cape?

Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
First
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Tempest - Car Hire
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Bluu Car Rental
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Keddy By Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
First
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Tempest - Car Hire
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Bluu Car Rental
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Keddy By Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection

Car rental in Western Cape: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Western Cape, but you won't necessarily need "extra" insurance. Different car rental companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Western Cape, you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Western Cape depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid driver's license, ID, and passport. Once you’ve booked a car rental in Western Cape, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to rent a car in Western Cape. First, you need to decide where in Western Cape you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Western Cape. It all depends on which car rental company you choose.
It depends where in Western Cape you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Cape Town. On average, it costs Rs9,154 per day to rent a car there. The lowest price we could find is Rs4,306 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Western Cape

Here are some tips to help you score the best prices and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by "seats" and "transmission," and even choose only to see "electric" or "hybrid" vehicles. You can also filter by "car type," so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Western Cape is Premium, RV .

Compare across companies

The most popular car rental companies in Western Cape are Alamo, U-Save, and Carwiz. The cheapest company we've found is Woodford Car Hire. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car rentals to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is one week before. The cheapest prices we've found are Rs4,306 a day and Rs3,230 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Western Cape you're going to visit? There are lots of places to pick up your rental car. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you get a great price, all while seeing more of Western Cape. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Western Cape is Cape Town. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Cape Town.

Rent a car long-term in Western Cape

Looking to rent a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car rental companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Try it today and search for 30 days' worth of car rentals.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car rental deal in Western Cape with "unlimited mileage" or a "full-to-full" fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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