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Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from AED 43
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 11/10 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 2 September 2025.
Most popular company | Woodford |
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Most common car type | Full-size |
Average price per day | AED 139 |
Cheapest price per day | AED 43 |
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 2 September 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Africa this past week from 1,383 hire locations out of 36 hire agencies. Prices for a South Africa small car hire start from AED 43/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
AED 49+
Compact
AED 53+
Intermediate
AED 60+
People carrier
AED 92+
Full-size SUV
AED 170+
Mini
AED 43+
Passenger van
AED 247+
Luxury
AED 219+
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:
Ford KaAED 43/day
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Hyundai i10AED 49/day
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Chevrolet Aveo SedanAED 50/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 123. Data was last updated on 2 September 2025.
Ford KaAED 43/day
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Hyundai i10AED 49/day
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Chevrolet Aveo SedanAED 50/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 20 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 102/day – about 205% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in South Africa?
CarWiz is currently the cheapest car hire company in South Africa with deals as low as AED 30.63/day found in the past two weeks. 1First Car Rental is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 52.04/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 93. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging AED 162 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 93. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging AED 162 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 131
April
AED 120
May
AED 107
June
AED 93
July
AED 105
August
AED 104
September
AED 143
October
AED 162
November
AED 142
December
AED 137
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 Luxury cars (Hyundai Staria 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 675 pickup locations in South Africa to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 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 2 September 2025.
keddy by Europcar
2 reviews•140 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
8.6
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.3
Value
8.6
Firefly
2 reviews•65 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Thrifty
7 reviews•44 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
1First Car Rental
4 reviews•77 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.2
Overall
9.6
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
9.6
Budget
29 reviews•99 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.0
Overall
8.5
Pick-up/drop-off
8.3
Value
8.4
Avis
26 reviews•107 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Overall
7.9
Pick-up/drop-off
8.1
Value
8.0
Europcar
24 reviews•84 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.5
Overall
7.0
Pick-up/drop-off
7.6
Value
7.5
Sixt
18 reviews•59 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.2
Overall
6.7
Pick-up/drop-off
6.7
Value
6.7
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 2 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 90/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Woodford is MINI, which starts as low as AED 62/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 (34% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Johannesburg for just AED 67/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.