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 20/7 and drop-off date of 3/8. 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.
Cape Town, South Africa
3 May — 10 May
Same drop-off
Driver's age: 26-65
Cape Town, South Africa
Fri 3/5
Noon
Fri 10/5
Noon
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 April 2024.
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 April 2024.
January
฿963
February
฿1,185
March
฿1,185
April
฿1,111
May
฿963
June
฿926
July
฿963
August
฿963
September
฿926
October
฿963
November
฿926
December
฿1,037
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa is June. 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 April 2024.
Small cars
฿539 - ฿1,499
All Car Types
฿604 - ฿2,769
To hire a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of ฿868/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Africa (~฿539/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿1,499/day). In fact, December is about 38% 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 38% 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:
Nissan March฿680/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris฿721/day
2
M
A/C
Honda City฿767/day
2
M
A/C
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 April 2024.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in South Africa, including locations near Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.
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 ฿1,269. Data was last updated on 26 April 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 Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
Nissan March฿680/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris฿721/day
2
M
A/C
Honda Civic฿761/day
5
M
A/C
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 April 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), Alamo (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 Woodford. With prices on MINI starting at ฿424/day about 75% more people book with Woodford 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 ฿428/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Cape Town for just ฿424/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 ฿813 per day. Price data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Toyota Yaris฿558/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris฿623/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris฿631/day
2
M
A/C
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 ฿2,061 per day. Price data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
For those needing a little more space, we've found these great deals on van rentals in South Africa, including pickup near Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. We're constantly updating these deals so check back soon if you don't find what you're looking for.
Toyota HiAce฿1,816/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce฿2,091/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce฿2,091/day
5
M
A/C
Car Hires in South Africa neighbourhoods
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