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Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from Rp 281,970

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in South Africa with a pick-up date of 15/6 and drop-off date of 23/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 20 May 2026.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

Rp 525,624

Cheapest price per day

Rp 281,970
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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 20 May 2026.
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There are 38 hire agencies servicing South Africa. These agencies, altogether, have 1,443 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in South Africa with prices from Rp 281,970 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in South Africa:

Economy

Economy

Rp 214,842+

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Compact

Compact

Rp 281,970+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 319,695+

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People carrier

People carrier

Rp 509,387+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 561,105+

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Premium

Premium

Rp 932,696+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

Rp 932,696+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Rp 932,696+

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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 676,083. Data was last updated on 20 May 2026.
Toyota CorollaRp 281,970/day
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Toyota CorollaRp 321,467/day
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Toyota InnovaRp 509,387/day
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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 403,826/day – about 1,348,231% 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? CarWiz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only Rp 12.22/day. Firefly also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at Rp 15.24/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 506,553. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging Rp 556,146 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 506,553. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging Rp 556,146 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 517,180

February

Rp 549,061

March

Rp 556,146

April

Rp 524,265

May

Rp 506,553

June

Rp 513,638

July

Rp 545,519

August

Rp 538,434

September

Rp 520,723

October

Rp 531,350

November

Rp 524,265

December

Rp 538,434

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

keddy by Europcar has 142 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Bluu has the second-highest number of locations in South Africa at 126.

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 730 pickup locations in South Africa to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 May 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 20 May 2026.

Budget

8.3
Very Good
30 reviews•98 locations
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

Firefly

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•67 locations
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.5

Bluu

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•126 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•142 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

1First Car Rental

9.4
Wonderful
4 reviews•77 locations
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Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.4

Avis

8.0
Very Good
27 reviews•107 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.6
Good
13 reviews•52 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.7

Sixt

7.0
Good
18 reviews•61 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

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 20 May 2026.

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

    The most popular car hire company at South Africa is Firefly. With prices on ECONOMY starting at Rp 269,926/day about 80% more people book with Firefly 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 360,491/day (18% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Johannesburg for just Rp 292,360/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 20 May 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 84+

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