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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 3 July 2026.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

Rp 479,147

Cheapest price per day

Rp 237,325
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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 391,945/day – about 1,318,870% 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 16.81/day. U-Save also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at Rp 17.44/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 492,629. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging Rp 564,545 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 492,629. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging Rp 564,545 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 510,608

February

Rp 557,353

March

Rp 564,545

April

Rp 532,183

May

Rp 492,629

June

Rp 499,820

July

Rp 550,162

August

Rp 550,162

September

Rp 524,991

October

Rp 539,374

November

Rp 539,374

December

Rp 550,162

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 276 pickup locations in South Africa to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 3 July 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 3 July 2026.

Avis

7.9
Good
29 reviews•108 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.9

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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Earn A Car Rentals

1 location
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Pace Car Rental

3 locations
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BOBO

2 locations
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U-Save

17 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 3 July 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 Cape Town where rental cars typically will cost around Rp 430,421/day (9% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Cape Town for just Rp 300,102/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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