Africa

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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 November 2025.

Most common car type

Intermediate

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 17 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿1,246, which is about 2,871% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Africa?

Budget is currently the cheapest car hire company in Africa with deals as low as ฿502.16/day found in the past two weeks. Firefly is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ฿605.83/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 ฿1,186. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,528 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 ฿1,186. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,528 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿1,298

February

฿1,378

March

฿1,273

April

฿1,286

May

฿1,398

June

฿1,413

July

฿1,528

August

฿1,473

September

฿1,186

October

฿1,300

November

฿1,359

December

฿1,388

What car do most people hire in Africa?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Africa are the following: Economy cars (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar), SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar), and Mini cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Africa?

keddy by Europcar has 329 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 November 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Africa for a week from Sixt?

    From Sixt you can hire a car in Africa from about ฿14,654 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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