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 15 April 2025.
Most common car type | Mini |
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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 15 April 2025.
January
Rp 453,172
February
Rp 503,524
March
Rp 469,956
April
Rp 537,092
May
Rp 520,308
June
Rp 520,308
July
Rp 503,524
August
Rp 469,956
September
Rp 503,524
October
Rp 537,092
November
Rp 503,524
December
Rp 570,661
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 15 April 2025.
Small cars | Rp 302,786 - Rp 612,901 | |
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All Car Types | Rp 302,786 - Rp 803,793 |
To hire a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of Rp 436,722/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Africa (~Rp 302,786/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~Rp 612,901/day). In fact, March is about 31% 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 292,950/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Africa (~Rp 406,344/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 989,593/day). In fact, April is about 38% 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 15 April 2025.
keddy by Europcar
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Avis
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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 15 April 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 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.