South Africa

Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from Rp 337,021

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in South Africa with a pick-up date of 13/4 and drop-off date of 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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South Africa car rentals in 2026

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 7 April 2026.

Most popular company

GREEN MOTION

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

Rp 435,135

Cheapest price per day

Rp 337,021

Popular car types in South Africa

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in South Africa and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 7 April 2026.

There are 37 hire agencies servicing South Africa. These agencies, altogether, have 1,436 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in South Africa with prices from Rp 337,021 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here is a car type you can hire in South Africa:

Economy

Economy

Rp 282,553+

Compact

Compact

Rp 337,021+

Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 565,617+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Rp 553,702+

Compare car rental deals in South Africa by type

Here are the best South Africa small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota CorollaRp 337,021/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Toyota CorollaRp 402,383/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla

Best car rental deals found in South Africa

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in South Africa. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in South Africa with an average daily rate of Rp 369,702. Data was last updated on 7 April 2026.
Toyota CorollaRp 337,021/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Toyota CorollaRp 402,383/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

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 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just Rp 398,298/day – about 1,332,710% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in South Africa?

Looking to hire a car in South Africa? Woodford had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only Rp 242,723.41/day. Firefly also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at Rp 254,978.73/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 June, with an average daily rate of just Rp 483,404. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging Rp 537,872 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 June, with an average daily rate of just Rp 483,404. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging Rp 537,872 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 493,617

February

Rp 527,660

March

Rp 537,872

April

Rp 527,660

May

Rp 486,809

June

Rp 483,404

July

Rp 510,638

August

Rp 517,447

September

Rp 497,021

October

Rp 507,234

November

Rp 500,426

December

Rp 514,043

Which car hire company has the most locations in South Africa?

keddy by Europcar has 142 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Bluu has the second-highest number of locations in South Africa at 126.

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across South Africa, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 729 pickup locations in South Africa to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 April 2026.

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 7 April 2026.

Firefly

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews67 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.5

Bluu

126 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews142 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

1First Car Rental

9.4
Wonderful
4 reviews77 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.4

Budget

8.4
Very Good
28 reviews98 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Avis

7.9
Good
26 reviews107 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.6
Good
13 reviews51 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.7

Sixt

7.0
Good
18 reviews61 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

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 7 April 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in South Africa?

    The most popular car hire company at South Africa is Woodford. With prices on MINI starting at Rp 242,723/day about 25% more people book with Woodford 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 Johannesburg where rental cars typically will cost around Rp 350,553/day (13% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Cape Town for just Rp 286,449/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.

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