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Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from ฿474

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 18/8 and drop-off date of 1/9. 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.
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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 13 July 2026.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

฿1,062

Cheapest price per day

฿474
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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 13 July 2026.
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There are currently 1,463 hire locations operating in South Africa spread across 42 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in South Africa is small car at ฿474 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

฿474+

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Compact

Compact

฿555+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

฿572+

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Minivan

Minivan

฿1,415+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿1,231+

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Premium

Premium

฿2,043+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

฿1,904+

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Luxury

Luxury

฿2,030+

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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 ฿1,218. Data was last updated on 13 July 2026.
Alpine A110฿474/day
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A/C
Alpine A110
Found 07/11/26
Nissan Almera฿524/day
2
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A/C
Nissan Almera
Found 07/11/26
Mazda Mazda3฿555/day
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A/C
Mazda Mazda3
Found 07/11/26

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 ฿717/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 2,338% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in South Africa?

Sixt is currently the cheapest car hire company in South Africa with deals as low as ฿12.26/day found in the past two weeks. CarWiz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ฿14.08/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa?

Planning to hire a car in South Africa? May is the cheapest month, costing about ฿747 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿1,162. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

฿1,024

February

฿1,162

March

฿1,151

April

฿1,118

May

฿747

June

฿844

July

฿877

August

฿935

September

฿836

October

฿930

November

฿958

December

฿980

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

Avis has 108 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Pace Car Rental has the second-highest number of locations in South Africa at 3.

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 277 pickup locations in South Africa to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 July 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 13 July 2026.

Avis

8.1
Very Good
30 reviews•108 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.1

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

4.4
Mediocre
8 reviews•50 locations
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Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

5.1

Overall

4.4

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

4.8

CABS Car Hire

6 locations
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Earn A Car Rentals

1 location
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Pace Car Rental

3 locations
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BOBO

2 locations
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U-Save

18 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 13 July 2026.

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

    The most popular car hire company at South Africa is Sixt. With prices on ECONOMY starting at ฿407/day about 71% more people book with Sixt 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 ฿438/day (64% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Johannesburg for just ฿418/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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