Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from ฿439
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 30/5 and drop-off date of 6/6. 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.
South Africa car rentals in 2025
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 30 April 2025.
Most popular company | CarWiz |
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Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | ฿1,279 |
Cheapest price per day | ฿439 |
What is the cheapest time to rent a car in South Africa?
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in South Africa and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 30 April 2025.
January
฿901
February
฿1,001
March
฿934
April
฿1,001
May
฿1,001
June
฿1,034
July
฿1,001
August
฿934
September
฿1,001
October
฿1,068
November
฿1,001
December
฿1,135
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
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 30 April 2025.
There are currently 1,359 hire locations operating in South Africa spread across 35 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in South Africa is small car at ฿439 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
฿453+
Compact
฿474+
Intermediate
฿513+
Minivan
฿949+
Full-size SUV
฿1,762+
Mini
฿439+
Passenger van
฿2,320+
Luxury
฿1,913+
Compare available car types for rental in South Africa
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in South 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 30 April 2025.
Small cars | ฿335 - ฿2,099 | |
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All Car Types | ฿335 - ฿3,311 |
To hire a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of ฿869/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Africa (~฿335/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~฿2,099/day). In fact, November is about 62% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Africa, hiring a small car saves you 48% 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. Here are the best South Africa small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
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 30 April 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in South Africa, including locations near Cape Town, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.
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Best South Africa car rental deals found
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 ฿745. Data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
These are some of the best options we've found for those looking for car rentals in South Africa, including options within a close proximity to Cape Town, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
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 30 April 2025.
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Africa?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (10.0 rating), Firefly (10.0 rating) and keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Africa.
What is the most popular car hire provider in South Africa?
The most popular car hire company at South Africa is Firefly. With prices on ECONOMY starting at ฿397/day about 71% more people book with Firefly than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in South Africa?
When visiting South Africa, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Johannesburg where rental cars typically will cost around ฿1,279/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Johannesburg for just ฿1,128/day.
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.