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Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from AED 53
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 10/10 and drop-off date of 18/10. 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 2025
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 15 September 2025.
Most popular company | Woodford |
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Most common car type | Full-size |
Average price per day | AED 147 |
Cheapest price per day | AED 53 |
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 15 September 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Africa this past week from 1,385 hire locations out of 36 hire agencies. Prices for a South Africa small car hire start from AED 53/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
AED 54+
Compact
AED 54+
Intermediate
AED 60+
People carrier
AED 108+
Full-size SUV
AED 218+
Mini
AED 53+
Passenger van
AED 260+
Luxury
AED 218+
Compare car rental deals in South Africa by type
Here are the best South Africa small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best South Africa medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best South Africa SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best South Africa van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best South Africa luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Chevrolet SparkAED 53/day
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Hyundai i10AED 54/day
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Kia RioAED 54/day
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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 AED 159. Data was last updated on 15 September 2025.
Chevrolet SparkAED 53/day
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Hyundai i10AED 54/day
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Kia RioAED 54/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 5 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 101/day – about 217% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in South Africa?
Thrifty is currently the cheapest car hire company in South Africa with deals as low as AED 35.77/day found in the past two weeks. Woodford is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 36.18/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 June, with an average daily rate of just AED 99. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging AED 167 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 June, with an average daily rate of just AED 99. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging AED 167 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 101
February
AED 101
March
AED 105
April
AED 113
May
AED 103
June
AED 99
July
AED 110
August
AED 107
September
AED 134
October
AED 167
November
AED 137
December
AED 129
What car do most people hire in South Africa?
Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Africa. Passenger van cars (Hyundai Staria or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Toyota Yaris or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in South Africa?
keddy by Europcar has 140 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Bluu has the second-highest number of locations in South Africa at 114.
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 712 pickup locations in South Africa to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 September 2025.
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 15 September 2025.
Firefly
2 reviews•65 locations
Bluu
114 locations
keddy by Europcar
2 reviews•140 locations
1First Car Rental
4 reviews•78 locations
Budget
29 reviews•99 locations
Avis
26 reviews•107 locations
Hertz
13 reviews•50 locations
Sixt
18 reviews•59 locations
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 15 September 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in South Africa?
When hiring a car in South Africa, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Woodford, and with prices around AED 76/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Woodford is MINI, which starts as low as AED 36/day.
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 Rustenburg where rental cars typically will cost around AED 124/day (32% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Johannesburg for just AED 69/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. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in South Africa. Deals were last updated on 15 September 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South Africa. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (AED 28+).
Hybrid
AED 65+
Petrol/Diesel
AED 28+