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Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from $11

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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 March 19, 2024.

Most popular company

First Car

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

$32

Cheapest price per day

$11

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 756 pickup locations in South Africa to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on March 19, 2024.

Price

$10 - $22

Out of all the popular cities in South Africa, East London is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $10/day. Renting a car in East London is 55% cheaper than renting one in Pretoria where the per day rate is around $22. Other fairly inexpensive cities in South Africa to get a rental car in are: Cape Town ($12/day), George ($12/day), and Richards Bay ($12/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Johannesburg should expect to spend around $13/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in South Africa is Johannesburg.

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 March 19, 2024.

January

$26

February

$32

March

$30

April

$29

May

$25

June

$25

July

$26

August

$27

September

$25

October

$25

November

$25

December

$28

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa is May. 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 March 19, 2024.

Small cars

$25 - $35

All Car Types

$52 - $73

To rent a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of $30/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in South Africa (~$25/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$35/day). In fact, January is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Africa, renting a small car saves you 50% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of $58/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in South Africa (~$52/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$69/day). In fact, November is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Africa, renting a medium car saves you 2% 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 medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of $107/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a large car in South Africa (~$91/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$130/day). In fact, September is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Africa, renting a large car is 44% 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.

To rent a SUV in South Africa, you would pay an average price of $69/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in South Africa (~$61/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$87/day). In fact, May is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Africa, renting a SUV is 14% 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. Here are the best South Africa SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in South Africa, you would pay an average price of $78/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a van in South Africa (~$61/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$95/day). In fact, November is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Africa, renting a van is 25% 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.

To rent a pickup truck in South Africa, you would pay an average price of $90/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in South Africa (~$71/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$124/day). In fact, May is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Africa, renting a pickup truck is 34% 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. Here are the best South Africa pickup truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of $132/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in South Africa (~$112/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~$153/day). In fact, September is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Africa, renting a luxury car is 55% 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.

Hyundai i10$11/day
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Kia Picanto$13/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 March 19, 2024.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in South Africa, including locations near Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

keddy by Europcar

134 locations

Avis

106 locations

Bluu

101 locations

Bidvest

100 locations

Budget

94 locations

Europcar

74 locations

Sunnycars

74 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 $27. Data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in South Africa including options serving Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Hyundai i10$11/day
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Hyundai i10
Kia Picanto$13/day
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Kia Picanto
Ford Fiesta$14/day
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Ford Fiesta

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 March 19, 2024.
  • Which car rental 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 rental car companies in South Africa.

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

    With an average price of $27/day, Hertz is the most popular car rental provider in South Africa, booking 131% 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 Midrand where rental cars typically will cost around $14/day (62% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Kimberley for just $10/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.

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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 $14 per day. Price data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
Hyundai i10$11/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$15/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$15/day
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Hyundai i10

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 March 19, 2024.

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 ($17+).

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

Hybrid

Hybrid

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