Cheap Car Rentals in South 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 South 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.
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 4 July 2025.
Most popular company | Hertz |
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Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | ฿381 |
Cheapest price per day | ฿388 |
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 4 July 2025.
There are currently 1,369 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 ฿388 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
฿429+
Compact
฿494+
Intermediate
฿510+
Minivan
฿945+
Full-size SUV
฿1,131+
Mini
฿388+
Luxury
฿1,838+
Premium SUV
฿2,387+
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:
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 ฿860. Data was last updated on 4 July 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, Wynberg and Johannesburg. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
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 26 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿848/day on average when booked 26 days ahead, which saves you 2,759% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in South Africa?
CarWiz is currently the cheapest car hire company in South Africa with deals as low as ฿264.58/day found in the past two weeks. Firefly is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ฿316.72/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa?
Planning to hire a car in South Africa? June is the cheapest month, costing about ฿750 per day. In contrast, October is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿1,139. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
฿901
February
฿945
March
฿874
April
฿907
May
฿972
June
฿750
July
฿853
August
฿918
September
฿1,117
October
฿1,139
November
฿1,115
December
฿1,042
What car do most people hire in South Africa?
The most popular types of cars to hire in South Africa are the following: Economy cars (Suzuki Swift or similar), Mini cars (Kia Picanto or similar), and SUV cars (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in South Africa?
keddy by Europcar has 140 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Bluu has the second-highest number of locations in South Africa at 114.
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 4 July 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in South Africa, including locations near Cape Town, Wynberg and Johannesburg. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.
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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 4 July 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in South Africa?
The most popular car hire company at South Africa is Alamo. With prices on COMPACT starting at ฿322/day about 47% more people book with Alamo 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 Cape Town where rental cars typically will cost around ฿398/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Cape Town for just ฿319/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.