Cheapflights insights for Pretoria car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Pretoria, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Pretoria?
For the best savings on car hire in Pretoria, make your reservation 85 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 77/day – about 120% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Pretoria?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Pretoria is keddy by Europcar (rated 10.0/10). Firefly (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Pretoria?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Pretoria is May, when you can expect to pay AED 88/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Pretoria is September (AED 235/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
AED 107
February
AED 92
March
AED 95
April
AED 107
May
AED 88
June
AED 99
July
AED 95
August
AED 103
September
AED 235
October
AED 206
November
AED 169
December
AED 147
What car do most people hire in Pretoria?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Pretoria are the following: Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar), Passenger van cars (Volkswagen Multivan or similar), and Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Pretoria?
Both Avis and keddy by Europcar have 6 locations in Pretoria, more than any other rental company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Pretoria
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Pretoria known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Pretoria. Reviews were last updated on 29 August 2025.
keddy by Europcar
Firefly
Sixt
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Bluu
Tempest Car Hire
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Avis
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1First Car Rental
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Pretoria, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 August 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Pretoria?
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Pretoria it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.