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Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from Rp 531,430

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 16/6 and drop-off date of 18/6. 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.
Driver's age: 26-65
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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 18 May 2024.

Most common car type

Mini

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 18 May 2024.

January

Rp 414,805

February

Rp 510,529

March

Rp 510,529

April

Rp 494,575

May

Rp 446,713

June

Rp 398,851

July

Rp 414,805

August

Rp 430,759

September

Rp 398,851

October

Rp 414,805

November

Rp 398,851

December

Rp 446,713

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.

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 18 May 2024.

There are 33 hire agencies servicing South Africa. These agencies, altogether, have 1,258 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in South Africa with prices from Rp 531,430 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here is a car type you can hire in South Africa:

Passenger van

Passenger van

Rp 1,413,370+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Rp 692,565+

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 18 May 2024.

Small cars

Rp 181,397 - Rp 437,141

All Car Types

Rp 181,397 - Rp 2,061,582

To hire a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of Rp 232,469/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Africa (~Rp 181,397/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~Rp 437,141/day). In fact, July is about 22% 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 46% 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.

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 18 May 2024.

keddy by Europcar

134 locations

Bluu

109 locations

Avis

108 locations

Bidvest

100 locations

Budget

94 locations

Europcar

76 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 Rp 641,752. Data was last updated on 18 May 2024.
Hyundai i20Rp 531,430/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Hyundai i20Rp 752,074/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

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 18 May 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), keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating) and 1First Car Rental (9.5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Africa.

  • 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.

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 Rp 1,250,255 per day. Price data was last updated on 18 May 2024.
Toyota InnovaRp 835,514/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRp 844,608/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRp 876,835/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova

Car rentals by fuel type in South Africa

Browse car rentals by fuel type in South Africa. Deals were last updated on 18 May 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South Africa. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 145+

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