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 21 January 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 21 January 2025.
January
Rp 440,456
February
Rp 522,022
March
Rp 522,022
April
Rp 538,336
May
Rp 522,022
June
Rp 522,022
July
Rp 489,396
August
Rp 473,083
September
Rp 489,396
October
Rp 538,336
November
Rp 505,709
December
Rp 554,649
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 21 January 2025.
Small cars | Rp 298,042 - Rp 595,704 | |
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All Car Types | Rp 309,135 - Rp 2,107,993 |
To hire a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of Rp 363,109/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Africa (~Rp 298,042/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~Rp 595,704/day). In fact, August is about 18% 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 41% 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 412,486/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Africa (~Rp 390,701/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~Rp 2,107,993/day). In fact, April is about 6% 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 33% 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 21 January 2025.
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 21 January 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 Sixt. With prices on ECONOMY starting at Rp 295,759/day about 54% more people book with Sixt than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in South Africa?
When visiting South Africa, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Cape Town where rental cars typically will cost around Rp 719,086/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Cape Town for just Rp 291,354/day.
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.