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 5 June 2025.
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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 5 June 2025.
January
Rp 423,728
February
Rp 488,917
March
Rp 456,323
April
Rp 488,917
May
Rp 391,134
June
Rp 456,323
July
Rp 472,620
August
Rp 456,323
September
Rp 488,917
October
Rp 521,512
November
Rp 488,917
December
Rp 554,106
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 5 June 2025.
Small cars | Rp 278,357 - Rp 595,121 | |
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All Car Types | Rp 279,172 - Rp 746,158 |
To hire a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of Rp 416,710/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Africa (~Rp 278,357/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~Rp 595,121/day). In fact, August is about 34% 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 19% 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 385,290/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Africa (~Rp 394,556/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 960,886/day). In fact, April is about 2% 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 26% 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 5 June 2025.
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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 5 June 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in South Africa?
The most popular car hire company at South Africa is U-Save. With prices on STANDARD starting at Rp 268,253/day about 67% more people book with U-Save 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 433,344/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Cape Town for just Rp 385,756/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.