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Cheap Car Rentals in Africa from ฿388

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 8/9 and drop-off date of 15/9. 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 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 3 July 2025.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

฿381

Cheapest price per day

฿388

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 3 July 2025.
Economy

Economy

฿428+

Compact

Compact

฿494+

Intermediate

Intermediate

฿507+

Minivan

Minivan

฿943+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿1,120+

Mini

Mini

฿388+

Luxury

Luxury

฿1,835+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

฿2,384+

Compare car rental deals in Africa by type

Here are the best Africa small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Nissan March฿388/day
2
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A/C
Nissan March
Nissan March฿396/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan March
Skoda Fabia฿428/day
2
M
A/C
Skoda Fabia

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 3 July 2025.
Nissan March฿388/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan March
Nissan March฿396/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan March
Skoda Fabia฿428/day
2
M
A/C
Skoda Fabia

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 ฿1,278, which is about 2,877% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Africa?

CarWiz is currently the cheapest car hire company in Africa with deals as low as ฿264.71/day found in the past two weeks. Firefly is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ฿316.88/day.

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

At Africa, the best time to rent a car is at March, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,274. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,571 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 March, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,274. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,571 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿1,280

February

฿1,337

March

฿1,274

April

฿1,347

May

฿1,385

June

฿1,301

July

฿1,571

August

฿1,553

September

฿1,372

October

฿1,393

November

฿1,481

December

฿1,401

What car do most people hire in Africa?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Africa are the following: Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar), Mini cars (Kia Picanto or similar), and SUV cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Africa?

keddy by Europcar has 325 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Africa at 269.

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Africa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 3 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Africa for a week from Firefly?

    From Firefly you can hire a car in Africa from about ฿3,323 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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