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South Africa car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

Rp 503,829

Cheapest price per day

Rp 357,655
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Popular car types in South Africa

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There are 43 hire agencies servicing South Africa. These agencies, altogether, have 1,480 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in South Africa with prices from Rp 357,655 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in South Africa:

Economy

Economy

Rp 390,104+

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Compact

Compact

Rp 357,655+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 414,306+

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People carrier

People carrier

Rp 857,296+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 1,494,801+

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Premium

Premium

Rp 1,400,143+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

Rp 1,432,413+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Rp 521,513+

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Best car rental deals found in South Africa

Toyota CorollaRp 357,655/day
Toyota Corolla
Found 09/28/26
Toyota YarisRp 390,104/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 09/28/26
Hyundai i20Rp 425,242/day
Hyundai i20
Found 09/28/26

Cheapflights insights for South Africa car rentals

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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 390,821/day – about 1,309,973% less than the yearly average.

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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 14.26/day. Europcar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at Rp 15.26/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 May, with an average daily rate of just Rp 491,216. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging Rp 559,340 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 491,216. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging Rp 559,340 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 519,900

February

Rp 555,755

March

Rp 559,340

April

Rp 527,071

May

Rp 491,215

June

Rp 494,801

July

Rp 548,584

August

Rp 552,169

September

Rp 541,413

October

Rp 544,998

November

Rp 534,242

December

Rp 548,584

What car do most people hire in South Africa?

SUV cars (Toyota Urban Cruiser or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Africa. Economy cars (Suzuki Swift or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Suzuki Celerio or similar).

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.

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Top rental agencies in South Africa

Avis

8.1
Very Good
33 reviews•108 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.1

Europcar

5.8
Fair
20 reviews•90 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Thrifty

4.7
Mediocre
7 reviews•50 locations
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Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.7

Value

5.2

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

  • 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 255,647/day about 118% 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 356,221/day (16% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Johannesburg for just Rp 243,815/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

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 135+

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