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Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from Rp 450,900

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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 12 August 2026.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

Rp 471,131

Cheapest price per day

Rp 450,900
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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 12 August 2026.
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There are 43 hire agencies servicing South Africa. These agencies, altogether, have 1,477 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in South Africa with prices from Rp 450,900 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in South Africa:

Economy

Economy

Rp 336,482+

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Compact

Compact

Rp 450,900+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 396,721+

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People carrier

People carrier

Rp 767,956+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 728,034+

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Premium

Premium

Rp 1,022,991+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

Rp 1,370,522+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Rp 551,239+

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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 820,798. Data was last updated on 12 August 2026.
Toyota CorollaRp 450,900/day
Toyota Corolla
Found 08/11/26
Toyota CorollaRp 464,445/day
Toyota Corolla
Found 08/11/26
Toyota InnovaRp 767,956/day
Toyota Innova
Found 08/11/26

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 392,087/day – about 1,313,509% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa?

At South Africa, the best time to rent a car is at May, with an average daily rate of just Rp 488,326. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 559,615 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 May, with an average daily rate of just Rp 488,326. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 559,615 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 506,149

February

Rp 552,486

March

Rp 556,051

April

Rp 527,535

May

Rp 488,327

June

Rp 495,455

July

Rp 559,615

August

Rp 552,486

September

Rp 527,535

October

Rp 541,793

November

Rp 534,664

December

Rp 541,793

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

Avis has 108 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Pace Car Rental has the second-highest number of locations in South Africa at 3.

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 279 pickup locations in South Africa to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 August 2026.
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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 12 August 2026.

Avis

8.1
Very Good
31 reviews•108 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.1

Europcar

5.8
Fair
20 reviews•89 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Thrifty

4.4
Mediocre
8 reviews•50 locations
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Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

5.1

Overall

4.4

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

4.8

CABS Car Hire

6 locations
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Pace Car Rental

3 locations
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BOBO

2 locations
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U-Save

18 locations
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Al Wefaq

3 locations
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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 12 August 2026.

  • 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 354,126/day (12% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Johannesburg for just Rp 242,381/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.

Car rentals by fuel type in South Africa

Browse car rentals by fuel type in South Africa. Deals were last updated on 12 August 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South Africa. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 82+

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