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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 5 June 2026.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

฿841

Cheapest price per day

฿288
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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 ฿712/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 2,271% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in South Africa?

Europcar is currently the cheapest car hire company in South Africa with deals as low as ฿12.17/day found in the past two weeks. Sixt is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ฿13.86/day.

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 ฿827 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿1,143. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

฿1,012

February

฿1,143

March

฿1,137

April

฿1,099

May

฿914

June

฿936

July

฿925

August

฿925

September

฿827

October

฿920

November

฿941

December

฿958

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

Avis has 107 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. U-Save has the second-highest number of locations in South Africa at 17.

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across South Africa, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 450 pickup locations in South Africa to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 5 June 2026.
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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 5 June 2026.

Budget

8.3
Very Good
30 reviews•98 locations
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

1First Car Rental

9.4
Wonderful
4 reviews•77 locations
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Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.4

Avis

7.9
Good
29 reviews•107 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.8

Europcar

5.8
Fair
20 reviews•89 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Thrifty

4.9
Mediocre
8 reviews•50 locations
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Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

5.3

CABS Car Hire

6 locations
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National

6 locations
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U-Save

17 locations
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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 5 June 2026.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in South Africa?

    The most popular car hire company at South Africa is Avis. With prices on PREMIUM starting at ฿2,220/day about 60% more people book with Avis 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 ฿430/day (64% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Cape Town for just ฿402/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.

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