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Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from ฿606

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in South Africa with a pick-up date of 19/9 and drop-off date of 3/10. 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 2024

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 26 July 2024.

Most popular company

1First Car Rental

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

฿1,978

Cheapest price per day

฿606

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 26 July 2024.

January

฿976

February

฿1,157

March

฿1,157

April

฿1,157

May

฿1,157

June

฿1,157

July

฿1,049

August

฿1,012

September

฿940

October

฿940

November

฿940

December

฿1,012

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa is September. The most expensive time to rent a car is February. 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 26 July 2024.

Small cars

฿604 - ฿2,275

All Car Types

฿604 - ฿4,144

To hire a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of ฿1,064/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Africa (~฿604/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~฿2,275/day). In fact, November is about 44% 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:

To hire a large car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of ฿2,710/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Africa (~฿3,680/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿5,477/day). In fact, March is about 35% 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 26% 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.

Toyota Yaris฿698/day
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Toyota Yaris฿707/day
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Toyota Yaris฿760/day
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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 26 July 2024.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in South Africa, including locations near Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

keddy by Europcar

135 locations

Bluu

113 locations

Avis

108 locations

Bidvest

100 locations

Budget

99 locations

Europcar

78 locations

Sunnycars

75 locations

1First Car Rental

73 locations

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 ฿1,274. Data was last updated on 26 July 2024.
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 Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
Toyota Yaris฿698/day
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Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris฿707/day
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Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris฿760/day
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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 26 July 2024.
  • 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), keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating) and Alamo (9.6 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 1First Car Rental. With prices on SUV starting at ฿1,805/day about 155% more people book with 1First Car Rental 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 ฿1,978/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Johannesburg for just ฿1,528/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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Small car rentals in South Africa

Find small car rental deals in South Africa from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in South Africa cost an average of ฿948 per day. Price data was last updated on 26 July 2024.
Toyota Yaris฿606/day
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Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris฿698/day
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Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris฿698/day
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Van rentals in South Africa

Find van rental deals in South Africa from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in South Africa cost an average of ฿2,639 per day. Price data was last updated on 26 July 2024.
For those needing a little more space, we've found these great deals on van rentals in South Africa, including pickup near Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. We're constantly updating these deals so check back soon if you don't find what you're looking for.
Toyota Innova฿1,450/day
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Toyota Innova
Toyota Innova฿3,827/day
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