South Africa car rentals in 2025
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 22 March 2025.
Most common car type | Economy |
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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 22 March 2025.
January
Rp 445,471
February
Rp 494,967
March
Rp 494,967
April
Rp 527,965
May
Rp 527,965
June
Rp 511,466
July
Rp 494,967
August
Rp 478,468
September
Rp 511,466
October
Rp 527,965
November
Rp 511,466
December
Rp 560,963
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. 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 22 March 2025.
Small cars | Rp 297,640 - Rp 602,485 | |
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All Car Types | Rp 297,640 - Rp 790,133 |
To hire a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of Rp 432,518/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Africa (~Rp 297,640/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~Rp 602,485/day). In fact, March is about 32% 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 18% 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.
To hire a SUV in South Africa, you would pay an average price of Rp 287,615/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Africa (~Rp 395,149/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 972,776/day). In fact, April is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Africa, hiring a SUV saves you 45% 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 22 March 2025.
keddy by Europcar
Bluu
Avis
Bidvest
Budget
Europcar
Sunnycars
1First Car Rental
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 22 March 2025.
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), Firefly (10.0 rating) and keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Africa.
What is the most popular car hire provider in South Africa?
The most popular car hire company at South Africa is Tempest Car Hire. With prices on INTERMEDIATE starting at Rp 356,542/day about 71% more people book with Tempest Car Hire than other companies in the country.
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.