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South Africa car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

Rp 481,536

Cheapest price per day

Rp 235,043
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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 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just Rp 388,177/day – about 1,300,235% 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? GREEN MOTION had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only Rp 12.66/day. 1First Car Rental also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at Rp 13.95/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 487,892. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging Rp 555,556 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 487,892. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging Rp 555,556 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 509,259

February

Rp 551,994

March

Rp 555,556

April

Rp 527,066

May

Rp 487,892

June

Rp 495,014

July

Rp 551,994

August

Rp 548,433

September

Rp 530,627

October

Rp 544,872

November

Rp 534,188

December

Rp 541,311

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
31 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

4.4
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

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in South Africa?

    The most popular car hire company at South Africa is Sixt. With prices on INTERMEDIATE starting at Rp 300,926/day about 80% more people book with Sixt 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 353,811/day (13% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Johannesburg for just Rp 242,165/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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