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 19 December 2024.
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 19 December 2024.
January
Rp 439,882
February
Rp 521,342
March
Rp 521,342
April
Rp 537,634
May
Rp 537,634
June
Rp 521,342
July
Rp 488,758
August
Rp 472,466
September
Rp 488,758
October
Rp 537,634
November
Rp 505,050
December
Rp 521,342
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is April. 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 19 December 2024.
Small cars | Rp 297,653 - Rp 594,927 | |
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All Car Types | Rp 308,732 - Rp 2,105,246 |
To hire a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of Rp 347,928/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Africa (~Rp 297,653/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~Rp 594,927/day). In fact, August is about 15% 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 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 19 December 2024.
keddy by Europcar
Bluu
Avis
Bidvest
Budget
Europcar
1First Car Rental
Sunnycars
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 19 December 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 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 ECONOMY starting at Rp 182,633/day about 11% 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.