Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from ฿563
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 6/4 and drop-off date of 13/4. 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 19 January 2025.
Most common car type | Mini |
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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 19 January 2025.
January
฿931
February
฿1,103
March
฿1,103
April
฿1,138
May
฿1,103
June
฿1,103
July
฿1,034
August
฿1,000
September
฿1,034
October
฿1,138
November
฿1,069
December
฿1,172
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.
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 19 January 2025.
Small cars | ฿347 - ฿2,169 | |
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All Car Types | ฿347 - ฿3,952 |
To hire a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of ฿918/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Africa (~฿347/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~฿2,169/day). In fact, November is about 63% 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.
To hire a large car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of ฿2,738/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Africa (~฿3,411/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿5,223/day). In fact, January is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Africa, hiring a large car is 37% more expensive. 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.
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 19 January 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in South Africa, including locations near Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.
keddy by Europcar
Bluu
Avis
Bidvest
Budget
Europcar
1First Car Rental
Sunnycars
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 19 January 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 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.