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Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from ฿490

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 South Africa with a pick-up date of 20/1 and drop-off date of 30/1. 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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South Africa car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in South Africa. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 January 2026.

Most common car type

Intermediate
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Popular car types in South Africa

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in South Africa and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 11 January 2026.
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There are currently 1,439 hire locations operating in South Africa spread across 37 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in South Africa is small car at ฿490 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

฿515+

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Compact

Compact

฿659+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

฿610+

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Minivan

Minivan

฿1,101+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿2,429+

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Mini

Mini

฿490+

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Premium

Premium

฿2,037+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

฿2,381+

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Compare car rental deals in South Africa by type

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

Toyota Yaris฿490/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 01/10/26
Nissan Almera฿515/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Found 01/10/26
Skoda Fabia฿644/day
2
M
A/C
Skoda Fabia
Found 01/10/26

Best car rental deals found in South Africa

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in South Africa. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in South Africa with an average daily rate of ฿1,315. Data was last updated on 11 January 2026.
Toyota Yaris฿490/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 01/10/26
Nissan Almera฿515/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Found 01/10/26
Toyota Corolla฿610/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Found 01/10/26

Cheapflights insights for South Africa car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in South Africa, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in South Africa?

Book your car hire in South Africa 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿726/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 2,397% off the average price.

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

Planning to hire a car in South Africa? September is the cheapest month, costing about ฿783 per day. In contrast, May is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿1,029. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

฿899

February

฿971

March

฿908

April

฿841

May

฿1,029

June

฿930

July

฿1,015

August

฿881

September

฿783

October

฿843

November

฿845

December

฿953

Which car hire company has the most locations in South Africa?

keddy by Europcar has 141 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Bluu has the second-highest number of locations in South Africa at 127.

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Top rental agencies in South Africa

Explore the leading car rental agencies in South Africa known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in South Africa. Reviews were last updated on 11 January 2026.

Firefly

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•67 locations
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

Bluu

127 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•141 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

1First Car Rental

9.3
Wonderful
4 reviews•78 locations
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

Budget

8.4
Very Good
28 reviews•99 locations
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Avis

7.9
Good
27 reviews•108 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.8

Hertz

7.6
Good
12 reviews•51 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.8

Sixt

7.0
Good
18 reviews•61 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in South Africa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 January 2026.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in South Africa?

    In South Africa, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.

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