Car hire in Cape Verde

Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rental in Cape Verde

Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Cape Verde car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Cape Verde car hire at a glance

Most popular providerIntercidades
Most popular carCompact, SUV
Pick-up points7, Praia is most popular
Cheapest price foundR 1,818 per day, Praia
Cheapest month to rentDecember
Best time to book2 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Cape Verde could cost, we've pulled prices from Praia.

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City car hire in Cape Verde

Where in Cape Verde will you set off from? You could find a great price.

Airport options in Cape Verde

If you’re flying to Cape Verde it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Cape Verde

A cheaper month to rent a car in Cape Verde is December, when the average cost per day is R 1 054. If that doesn’t work for you, try searching for another month you'd like to travel in and compare deals today.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Cape Verde could cost, we've pulled prices from Praia.

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Car hire in Cape Verde: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Cape Verde, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire 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 Cape Verde 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.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in Cape Verde is Hertz. You can rent a car with them for R 1,901 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Hertz, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Cape Verde depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Cape Verde, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Cape Verde. First, you need to decide where in Cape Verde 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 Cape Verde. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Cape Verde you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Praia. On average, it costs R 1,901 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is R 1,818 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Cape Verde

Here are some tips to help you bag 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', '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 Cape Verde is Mini, 4-5 doors .

Compare across companies

The most popular companies in Cape Verde are Intercidades, Hertz and Route 238. The cheapest company we've found is mm rent a car. 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 hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 2 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are R 1 818 a day and R 52 a week.

Be flexible

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

Hire a car long term in Cape Verde

Looking to hire 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 hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

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