Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from $10
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in South Africa with a pick-up date of 11/1 and drop-off date of 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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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 October 24, 2026.
Most popular company | Woodford |
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Most common car type | Mini |
Average price per day | $24 |
Cheapest price per day | $10 |
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 $15. Data was last updated on October 24, 2026.
Fiat 500$10/day
Kia Rio$10/day
Smart Fortwo$11/day
Cheapflights insights for South Africa car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in South Africa, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I rent a car in South Africa?
Book your rental car in South Africa 7 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings Car rental prices are around $22/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 23% off the usual average price.
What is the cheapest rental car company in South Africa?
Looking to rent a car in South Africa? Sixt had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $8.69/day. Hertz also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $9.89/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa?
At South Africa, the best time to rent a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just $26. Conversely, September is the priciest month, averaging $31 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In South Africa, the best time to rent a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just $26. Conversely, September is the priciest month, averaging $31 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$28
February
$28
March
$30
April
$28
May
$26
June
$29
July
$28
August
$27
September
$31
October
$31
November
$29
December
$31
What car do most people rent in South Africa?
Mini rentals (Class Mini Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Africa. SUV rentals (Kia Sportage or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Luxury rentals (Audi A4 or similar).
Which car rental company has the most locations in South Africa?
Avis has 106 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Pace Car Rental has the second highest number of locations in South Africa at 3.
What are the car rental prices for popular cities in South Africa?
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 October 24, 2026.
If you're looking for the best car rental deals in South Africa, start with East London, where rates average $16/day. You can also find good prices in Cape Town ($16/day), Port Elizabeth ($17/day), and Johannesburg ($17/day).
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 October 24, 2026.
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Avis
37 reviews•106 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.1
Value
8.1
Recent reviews
10.0
|Oct 2026The experience was amazing
2.0
|Oct 2026I booked a car for 25/8/26. I wanted to upgrade my booking. The manager at avis cape town airport just refuse to help us. She demanded my pasport & international licence. She would not even give me chance to speak and canseled my booking on the spot. We wore stranded at airport for more then 8 hours trying to find another car from somewere els. Which cost me over R10 000. December 2025 service was good but this was the worst ever. I will not recomend avis to enny one els in future. Mariaan Robberts
10.0
|Jul 2026Awesome staff, thank you again.
2.0
|May 2026Worst experience in my life I had with a company. They take money with no communication 😒
8.0
|Sep 2023Easy hire convenience. Thank you.
2.0
|Mar 2023The car promised was not available when I went to pick up the car. I was to pay $469 and got charged $662. I brought the car back with 7/8 of a tank of gas instead of it being full. This was in part because I kept getting lost when I tried returning the car. I guess 1/8 of a tank of gas in South Africa is $200 Canadian dollars. I will not rent from Avis again.
1 out of 13
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Europcar
20 reviews•90 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.2
Overall
5.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.4
Value
6.2
Recent reviews
2.0
|Aug 2023When I booked the car I was quoted a cost. After I returned the car I was charged an amount that was 40% higher than the quoted cost.
10.0
|Jan 2023At check in I was given the keys to an economy car not an suv compatible as requested. I had the paperwork with me and they apologised and swiftly rectified their mistake. Everything else was perfect and quick returning the car. Highly recommend
1 out of 7
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Thrifty
7 reviews•49 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5.5
Comfort
5.5
Overall
4.7
Pick-up/drop-off
4.7
Value
5.2
Recent reviews
2.0
|Mar 2022They could not find my reservation in their system and denied having reserved a car for me. Consequently I had to pay R700 more for the exact same car that I had reserved in your system. It was incredibly inconvenient and I had no other choice and I’m quite upset with the experience. I will not be doing business through this app/website again for that reason.
2.0
|Mar 2022There is no Thrifty in Cape Town. After standing in line for 2,5h we finally reached the counter and were told that the vender with the name Thrifty does not actually work with Thrifty. They said: you booked with "dollar thrifty" which is no longer a partner. There was no other vender at the airport remotely connected to thrifty.
1 out of 3
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CABS Car Hire
6 locations
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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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Al Wefaq
3 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 October 24, 2026.
What is the most popular car rental provider in South Africa?
With an average price of $21/day, Budget is the most popular car rental provider in South Africa, booking 194% more rental cars than any other provider.
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 Fourways where rental cars typically will cost around $18/day (39% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Pretoria for just $12/day.
What side of the road do you drive on in South Africa?
Cars in South Africa are to be driven on the left side of the road.
Car rentals by fuel type in South Africa
Browse car rentals by fuel type in South Africa. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in South Africa. Deals were last updated on October 24, 2026.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South Africa. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest ($11+).
Gas/Diesel
$11+
Hybrid
$36+
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