South Africa

Cheap Car Hire in South Africa from Rp 586,163

Cape Town, South Africa
5 Apr — 12 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Cape Town, South Africa
Fri 5/4
Noon
Fri 12/4
Noon

South Africa car rentals in 2024

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 29 March 2024.

Most common car type

Full-size

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in South Africa and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

January

Rp 412,567

February

Rp 507,775

March

Rp 476,039

April

Rp 460,171

May

Rp 396,699

June

Rp 396,699

July

Rp 412,567

August

Rp 428,435

September

Rp 396,699

October

Rp 396,699

November

Rp 396,699

December

Rp 444,303

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is February. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in South Africa

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in South Africa to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Small cars

Rp 273,087 - Rp 451,761

All Car Types

Rp 273,087 - Rp 2,050,460

To hire a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of Rp 242,834/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Africa (~Rp 273,087/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~Rp 451,761/day). In fact, March is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Africa, hiring a small car saves you 45% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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 29 March 2024.

keddy by Europcar

134 locations

Avis

106 locations

Bluu

101 locations

Bidvest

100 locations

Budget

94 locations

Europcar

75 locations

Sunnycars

74 locations

1First Car Rental

73 locations

Best South Africa car rental deals found

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 697,715. Data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Toyota CorollaRp 586,163/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Toyota CorollaRp 809,267/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

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 29 March 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Africa?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (10.0 rating), Alamo (10.0 rating) and keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Africa.

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

    The most popular car hire company at South Africa is Bluu. With prices on COMPACT starting at Rp 494,922/day about 206% more people book with Bluu 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 Cape Town where rental cars typically will cost around Rp 472,231/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Cape Town for just Rp 393,764/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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Van rentals in South Africa

Find van rental deals in South Africa from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in South Africa cost an average of Rp 1,225,785 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Toyota InnovaRp 788,797/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRp 827,674/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRp 1,074,897/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova

Car rentals by fuel type in South Africa

Browse car rentals by fuel type in South Africa. Deals were last updated on 29 March 2024.

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 26+

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