Budget car hire in Cape Town

In October, you can expect to pay $51 per day on average to hire a car from Budget in Cape Town. The cheapest price our users saw for a Cape Town car hire from Budget was $24 per day. If you need a car hire for more than a couple days, then a week-long Budget car hire in Cape Town will cost $357 on average in October. Keep in mind that these deals are based on last year's prices, though you may be able to find similar rates depending on when you make a reservation and what type of car you hire.

Budget has 1 location at Cape Town Intl Airport. You will find Budget located at Cape Town International Apt.

There are free hire car cancellations available from Budget in Cape Town. Keep in mind that there might be a cancellation fee if you cancel your hire car last-minute. Click here to find a list of phone numbers under the Locations tab if you’d like to learn more about Budget cancellation policies.

According to our data, Economy vehicles are the most popular type of car for our users to hire from Budget while visiting Cape Town in October. Based on Budget car hire prices in October last year, you can expect the average price for Economy hires to be $44/day. Our users have also found prices for as low as $24/day last October, which means you may be able to find similar hire prices this year on momondo.

If you’re looking to save money on your car hire from Budget, then consider renting a Economy, the cheapest type of car the car hire company has available in Cape Town. Hiring a Economy from Budget costs $44 per day on average, which is 32% cheaper than their most expensive car. In the past year, 56% of our users opted to hire a Economy from Budget in order to save money on their trip to Cape Town.

There are 4 car hire locations in Cape Town that Budget owns. Their Cape Town International Apt, Cape Town location happens to be the most popular amongst our users. In the last 12 months, 82% of the users who hired a car from Budget in Cape Town chose to pick up their hire at Cape Town International Apt.

Prices for cars in Cape Town are refreshed on a daily basis.

As of September 2025, there are 109 operators available to choose from for cars in Cape Town.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Cape Town. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.

When hiring a car in Cape Town, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are hiring abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual hire company you are booking with.