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Africa car rentals in 2025

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 16 December 2025.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

฿3,421

Cheapest price per day

฿3,408

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 29 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿1,205, which is about 2,815% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Africa?

keddy by Europcar is currently the cheapest car hire company in Africa with deals as low as ฿626.83/day found in the past two weeks. Firefly is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ฿741.69/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 ฿1,149. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,484 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 ฿1,149. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,484 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿1,243

February

฿1,324

March

฿1,227

April

฿1,212

May

฿1,335

June

฿1,366

July

฿1,484

August

฿1,424

September

฿1,149

October

฿1,257

November

฿1,217

December

฿1,364

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 Mini cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Africa?

keddy by Europcar has 331 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Africa at 279.

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Africa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 December 2025.
  • 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 ฿23,946 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.

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