South Africa

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 23/7 and drop-off date of 13/8. 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 2026

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 12 June 2026.

Most popular company

Woodford

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

AED 114

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 12 June 2026.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Africa this past week from 1,453 hire locations out of 42 hire agencies. Prices for a South Africa small car hire start from AED 43/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 43+

Compact

Compact

AED 44+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 53+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 212+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 89+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 105+

Mini

Mini

AED 34+

Premium

Premium

AED 182+

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 96. Data was last updated on 12 June 2026.
Toyota CorollaAED 43/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Ford KaAED 44/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Hyundai i20AED 45/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

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 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 84/day – about 180% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in South Africa?

Woodford is currently the cheapest car hire company in South Africa with deals as low as AED 9.81/day found in the past two weeks. CarWiz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 10.23/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 August, with an average daily rate of just AED 104. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging AED 136 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 August, with an average daily rate of just AED 104. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging AED 136 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 111

February

AED 136

March

AED 108

April

AED 113

May

AED 105

June

AED 104

July

AED 112

August

AED 104

September

AED 108

October

AED 107

November

AED 107

December

AED 104

What car do most people hire in South Africa?

SUV cars (Land Rover Range Rover Evoque or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Africa. Mini cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Toyota Rumion or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in South Africa?

Avis has 107 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Pace Car Rental has the second-highest number of locations in South Africa at 3.

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

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 275 pickup locations in South Africa to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 June 2026.

Among the most popular cities in South Africa, Johannesburg offers the lowest average rental price at just AED 38/day. Other affordable options include Durban (AED 57/day), Cape Town (AED 70/day), and Nelspruit (AED 76/day).

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 12 June 2026.

Avis

7.9
Good
29 reviews107 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.8

Europcar

5.8
Fair
20 reviews89 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Thrifty

4.9
Mediocre
8 reviews50 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

5.3

CABS Car Hire

6 locations

Earn A Car Rentals

1 location

Pace Car Rental

3 locations

BOBO

2 locations

U-Save

17 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 12 June 2026.
  • 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 105/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Woodford is SUV, which starts as low as AED 87/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 Johannesburg where rental cars typically will cost around AED 108/day (33% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Johannesburg for just AED 52/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 12 June 2026.

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 17+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 48+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 17+

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