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Cheap Car Rentals in Africa

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Africa car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

Rp 506,811

Cheapest price per day

Rp 231,133

Cheapflights insights for Africa car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Africa, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Africa?

For the best savings on car hire in Africa, make your reservation 6 days before pickup. The average price then is just Rp 944,197/day – about 1,508,794% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Africa?

Looking to hire a car in Africa? 1First Car Rental had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only Rp 13.95/day. Woodford also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at Rp 15.86/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in Africa? April is the cheapest month, costing about Rp 981,911 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 1,275,541. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

Rp 1,057,339

February

Rp 1,104,481

March

Rp 1,022,319

April

Rp 981,911

May

Rp 1,027,706

June

Rp 1,051,951

July

Rp 1,192,032

August

Rp 1,275,541

September

Rp 1,054,645

October

Rp 1,119,297

November

Rp 1,039,829

December

Rp 1,221,664

What car do most people hire in Africa?

SUV cars (Toyota Urban Cruiser, for example) are the most popular in Africa. Economy (Suzuki Swift) and Mini (Suzuki Celerio) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Africa.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Africa?

Cargini has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Africa at 279.

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Africa?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 905,621/day when booking a car hire in Africa. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 321,485/day from Alamo, booked on Sep. 5.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Africa for a week from Alamo?

    Hiring a car in Africa for a week can be a great option for travel. Alamo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around Rp 5,152,863/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Africa?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Africa check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Africa for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Africa can be found for about Rp 22,083,698, with the average price for a rental being around Rp 736,123 a day. Book with Alamo, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 58% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Africa.

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