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Africa car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Autounion Car Rental

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

AED 114

Cheapest price per day

AED 24
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Popular car types in Africa

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Economy

Economy

AED 26+

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Compact

Compact

AED 29+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 62+

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Standard

Standard

AED 94+

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SUV

SUV

AED 237+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 108+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 149+

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Mini

Mini

AED 24+

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Best car rental deals found in Africa

Geely EmgrandAED 24/day
Geely Emgrand
Found 10/30/26
Mitsubishi MirageAED 26/day
Mitsubishi Mirage
Found 10/30/26
Chevrolet Aveo SedanAED 26/day
Chevrolet Aveo Sedan
Found 10/30/26

Cheapflights insights for Africa car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Africa, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Africa?

Book your car hire in Africa 9 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 166/day on average when booked 9 days ahead, which saves you 236% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Africa?

NU Car is currently the cheapest car hire company in Africa with deals as low as AED 5.27/day found in the past two weeks. Flex To Go is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 6.86/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Africa?

At Africa, the best time to rent a car is at March, with an average daily rate of just AED 167. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging AED 211 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 Africa, the best time to rent a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just AED 167. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging AED 211 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

AED 170

February

AED 176

March

AED 167

April

AED 167

May

AED 169

June

AED 178

July

AED 203

August

AED 211

September

AED 191

October

AED 178

November

AED 174

December

AED 192

What car do most people hire in Africa?

Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Africa. Compact cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Africa?

Cargini has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Africa at 280.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Africa?

Out of all the popular cities in Africa, Marrakech is the cheapest city to rent a car (AED 23/day). Other popular cities in Africa to get a cheap rental car are: Casablanca (AED 29/day), Cape Town (AED 64/day), and Johannesburg (AED 67/day).

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Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Africa?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 122/day when booking a car hire in Africa. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 43/day from Autounion Car Rental, booked on Oct. 24.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Africa for a week from Autounion Car Rental?

    Autounion Car Rental is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Africa. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about AED 1,375 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Africa?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Africa.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Africa for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car rental in Africa is AED 5,895 (AED 196/day) on average.

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