Africa

Cheap Car Rentals in Africa from ฿481

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 Africa with a pick-up date of 24/6 and drop-off date of 1/7. 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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Africa car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Africa. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 May 2026.

Most popular company

Firefly

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

฿1,132

Cheapest price per day

฿481

Popular car types in Africa

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Africa and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 21 May 2026.
Economy

Economy

฿481+

Compact

Compact

฿511+

Intermediate

Intermediate

฿646+

Minivan

Minivan

฿1,182+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿1,525+

Premium

Premium

฿2,685+

Passenger van

Passenger van

฿1,720+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

฿3,033+

Best car rental deals found in Africa

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Africa. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. Data was last updated on 21 May 2026.
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Cheapflights insights for Africa car rentals

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Africa?

To get the best deal on car hire in Africa, book about 5 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿1,279, which is about 2,878% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Africa?

Woodford is currently the cheapest car hire company in Africa with deals as low as ฿11.65/day found in the past two weeks. Europcar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ฿12.17/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Africa?

At Africa, the best time to rent a car is at September, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,225. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,527 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Africa, the best time to rent a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,225. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,527 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿1,417

February

฿1,477

March

฿1,382

April

฿1,329

May

฿1,337

June

฿1,373

July

฿1,523

August

฿1,527

September

฿1,225

October

฿1,373

November

฿1,314

December

฿1,489

What car do most people hire in Africa?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Africa are the following: SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar), Economy cars (Dacia Logan or similar), and Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Africa?

In Africa, Cargini, IDrive Rent-A-Car, and Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar have 4 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Africa?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Africa, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 May 2026.

Out of all the popular cities in Africa, Cape Town is the cheapest city to rent a car (฿325/day). Other popular cities in Africa to get a cheap rental car are: Johannesburg (฿430/day), Cairo (฿725/day), and Tunis (฿1,744/day).

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Africa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 May 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Africa?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,112/day when booking a car hire in Africa. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿782/day from Autounion Car Rental, booked on May 18.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Africa for a week from Avis?

    From Avis you can hire a car in Africa from about ฿10,311 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Africa?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Africa for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Africa for a month?

    We’ve recently found that Autounion Car Rental offers you prices that are 72% cheaper than the average rate available for a long-term rental. The average cost of a car rental in Africa for a month is ฿44,191. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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