South Africa

Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa
6 May — 13 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Cape Town, South Africa
Mon 6/5
Noon
Mon 13/5
Noon

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 29 April 2024.

Most common car type

Intermediate

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 29 April 2024.

January

Rp 422,009

February

Rp 519,396

March

Rp 519,396

April

Rp 503,165

May

Rp 422,009

June

Rp 405,778

July

Rp 422,009

August

Rp 422,009

September

Rp 405,778

October

Rp 422,009

November

Rp 405,778

December

Rp 454,471

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is February. 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 29 April 2024.

Small cars

Rp 307,579 - Rp 462,100

All Car Types

Rp 307,579 - Rp 2,097,386

To hire a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of Rp 250,745/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Africa (~Rp 307,579/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~Rp 462,100/day). In fact, March is about 22% 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 29 April 2024.

keddy by Europcar

134 locations

Avis

107 locations

Bluu

102 locations

Bidvest

100 locations

Budget

94 locations

Europcar

76 locations

Sunnycars

74 locations

1First Car Rental

73 locations

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 29 April 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), Alamo (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.

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