Africa

Cheap Car Rentals in Africa

Cape Town, South Africa
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
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Africa car rentals in 2024

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 19 March 2024.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

฿889

Cheapest price per day

฿722

What are the car hire 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 19 March 2024.

Price

฿713 - ฿3,375

Out of all the popular cities in Africa, Cairo is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just ฿713/day. Renting a car in Cairo is 79% cheaper than renting one in Casablanca where the per day rate is around ฿3,375. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Africa to get a rental car in are: Johannesburg (฿723/day), Port Louis (฿781/day), and Cape Town (฿923/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Johannesburg should expect to spend around ฿723/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Africa is Johannesburg.

Compare available car types for rental in Africa

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Africa to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Small cars

฿586 - ฿1,455

All Car Types

฿586 - ฿3,736

To hire a small car in Africa, you would pay an average price of ฿880/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Africa (~฿586/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿1,455/day). In fact, November is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Africa, hiring a small car saves you 39% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Africa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Africa?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,060/day when booking a car hire in Africa. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿700/day from Sixt, booked on Mar. 17.

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

    From Budget you can hire a car in Africa from about ฿8,658 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Africa for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 56% to make it a great deal in Africa. Try to book at least 83 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the 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 Sixt offers you prices that are 45% cheaper than the average rate available for a long-term rental. The average cost of a car rental in Africa for a month is ฿37,106. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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