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Cheap Car Hire in Africa from AED 31

Cape Town, South Africa
6 Dec — 13 Dec
Driver's age: 26-65
Cape Town, South Africa
Wed 6/12
Noon
Wed 13/12
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What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Africa?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Africa, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 November 2023.

Price

AED 31 - AED 122

Out of all the popular cities in Africa, Casablanca is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just AED 31/day. Renting a car in Casablanca is 75% cheaper than renting one in Zanzibar where the per day rate is around AED 122. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Africa to get a rental car in are: Marrakech (AED 33/day), Cape Town (AED 59/day), and Johannesburg (AED 62/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Cape Town should expect to spend around AED 59/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Africa is Cape Town.

Compare available car types for rental in Africa

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in 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 November 2023.

Small cars

AED 98 - AED 172

All Car Types

AED 174 - AED 364

To rent a small car in Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 126/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Africa (~AED 98/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 172/day). In fact, October is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Africa, renting a small car saves you 53% 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. Here are the best Africa small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 211/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Africa (~AED 157/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 311/day). In fact, November is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Africa, renting a medium car saves you 21% 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. Here are the best Africa medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 343/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Africa (~AED 225/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~AED 467/day). In fact, January is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Africa, renting a large car is 24% more expensive. 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. Here are the best Africa large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 242/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Africa (~AED 170/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 356/day). In fact, January is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Africa, renting a SUV saves you 9% 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. Here are the best Africa SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 324/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a van in Africa (~AED 120/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 659/day). In fact, February is about 64% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Africa, renting a van is 19% more expensive. 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.

To rent a luxury car in Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 439/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Africa (~AED 318/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 895/day). In fact, August is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Africa, renting a luxury car is 40% more expensive. 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. Here are the best Africa luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Nissan SunnyAED 31/day
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Nissan Sunny
Toyota YarisAED 31/day
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Ford KaAED 32/day
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Best Africa car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Africa. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. Data was last updated on 29 November 2023.

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Africa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 November 2023.

What is the cheapest hire car found in Africa?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 98/day when booking a car hire in Africa. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 63/day from Sixt, booked on Nov. 26.

What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Africa?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Africa from the following companies over the past two weeks: Hertz (AED 60/day), Avis (AED 66/day), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (AED 150/day).

How much does it cost to hire a car in Africa for a week from Sixt?

Sixt 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 1,326 per week.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Africa for the best price?

Booking your car hire early can save you up to 51%. Aim to book your car hire at least 73 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Africa.

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 5,684 (AED 189/day) on average.

Small car rentals in Africa

Find small car rental deals in Africa from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Africa cost an average of AED 46 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 November 2023.
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