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Africa car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Africa. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 3 July 2025.

Most common car type

Intermediate

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 2 days before pickup. The average price then is just Rp 1,065,295/day – about 1,326,501% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Africa?

Looking to hire a car in Africa? Autounion Car Rental had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only Rp 332,793.25/day. AIRCAR also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at Rp 365,845.75/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in Africa? January is the cheapest month, costing about Rp 1,198,963 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 1,460,224. 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 1,198,963

February

Rp 1,205,039

March

Rp 1,288,075

April

Rp 1,407,566

May

Rp 1,233,393

June

Rp 1,227,317

July

Rp 1,456,173

August

Rp 1,294,151

September

Rp 1,221,241

October

Rp 1,342,758

November

Rp 1,277,949

December

Rp 1,460,224

What car do most people hire in Africa?

Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo, for example) are the most popular in Africa. SUV (Class Intermediate SUV) and Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Africa.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Africa?

keddy by Europcar has 325 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Africa at 269.

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Africa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 3 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Africa for a week from AIRCAR ?

    Hiring a car in Africa for a week can be a great option for travel. AIRCAR , the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around Rp 2,560,920/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.

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