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Africa car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Woodford

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

฿1,134

Cheapest price per day

฿363
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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 20 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿1,233, which is about 2,767% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Africa?

Firefly is currently the cheapest car hire company in Africa with deals as low as ฿10.73/day found in the past two weeks. Sixt 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 ฿1,250. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,745 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 ฿1,250. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,745 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿1,406

February

฿1,478

March

฿1,397

April

฿1,346

May

฿1,277

June

฿1,480

July

฿1,745

August

฿1,531

September

฿1,250

October

฿1,379

November

฿1,322

December

฿1,475

Which car hire company has the most locations in Africa?

Cargini has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Africa at 279.

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

Out of all the popular cities in Africa, Johannesburg is the cheapest city to rent a car (฿435/day). Other popular cities in Africa to get a cheap rental car are: Cape Town (฿483/day), Tunis (฿1,766/day), and Casablanca (฿1,973/day).

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Car rental FAQs

  • 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 ฿18,204 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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