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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 6 October 2025.
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Cheapflights insights for South Africa car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in South Africa, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in South Africa?
For the best savings on car hire in South Africa, make your reservation 13 days before pickup. The average price then is just Rp 389,137/day – about 1,406,250% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in South Africa?
Looking to hire a car in South Africa? Europcar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only Rp 215,433.02/day. keddy by Europcar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at Rp 336,976.34/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa?
At South Africa, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just Rp 413,976. Conversely, November is the priciest month, averaging Rp 538,169 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In South Africa, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just Rp 413,976. Conversely, November is the priciest month, averaging Rp 538,169 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
Rp 413,976
February
Rp 422,255
March
Rp 430,535
April
Rp 471,932
May
Rp 422,255
June
Rp 413,976
July
Rp 447,094
August
Rp 455,373
September
Rp 438,814
October
Rp 513,330
November
Rp 538,169
December
Rp 529,889
Which car hire company has the most locations in South Africa?
keddy by Europcar has 140 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Bluu has the second-highest number of locations in South Africa at 114.
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 6 October 2025.
Firefly
2 reviews•65 locations
Bluu
114 locations
keddy by Europcar
2 reviews•140 locations
1First Car Rental
4 reviews•78 locations
Budget
29 reviews•99 locations
Avis
26 reviews•107 locations
Hertz
13 reviews•50 locations
Sixt
18 reviews•59 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 6 October 2025.
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.