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South Africa car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$46

Cheapest price per day

$19
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Popular car types in South Africa

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There are 43 hire agencies servicing South Africa. These agencies, altogether, have 1,481 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in South Africa with prices from $19 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in South Africa:

Economy

Economy

$20+

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Compact

Compact

$25+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$23+

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Full-size

Full-size

$160+

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People mover

People mover

$54+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$52+

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Mini

Mini

$19+

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Premium

Premium

$69+

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Best car rental deals found in South Africa

Mitsubishi Mirage$19/day
Mitsubishi Mirage
Found 09/05/26
Mazda Demio$20/day
Mazda Demio
Found 09/05/26
Audi A1$20/day
Audi A1
Found 09/05/26

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?

To get the best deal on a rental car in South Africa, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $41, which is about 33% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 $9.86/day found in the past two weeks. Thrifty is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $14.71/day.

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

At South Africa, the best time to rent a car is at May, with an average daily rate of just $45. Conversely, September is the priciest month, averaging $60 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 $45. Conversely, September is the priciest month, averaging $60 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$51

February

$51

March

$51

April

$48

May

$45

June

$47

July

$55

August

$52

September

$60

October

$51

November

$49

December

$54

What car do most people hire in South Africa?

SUV cars (Toyota RAV4, for example) are the most popular in South Africa. Passenger van (Toyota HiAce) and Intermediate (Toyota Corolla Quest) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting South Africa.

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.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in South Africa?

Out of all the popular cities in South Africa, Port Elizabeth is the cheapest city to rent a car ($16/day). Other popular cities in South Africa to get a cheap rental car are: Cape Town ($19/day), Durban ($20/day), and Johannesburg ($21/day).

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Top rental agencies in South Africa

Avis

8.1
Very Good
32 reviews•108 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.1

Europcar

5.8
Fair
20 reviews•90 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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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

  • 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 MINI starting at $17/day about 406% 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 Cape Town where rental cars typically will cost around $39/day (50% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Port Elizabeth for just $23/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.

Car rentals by fuel type in South Africa

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South Africa. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($15+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

$45+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$15+

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