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Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from AED 42

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South Africa car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

GREEN MOTION

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

AED 132

Cheapest price per day

AED 42
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Popular car types in South Africa

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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Africa this past week from 1,480 hire locations out of 43 hire agencies. Prices for a South Africa small car hire start from AED 42/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 43+

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Compact

Compact

AED 56+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 57+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 114+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 132+

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Mini

Mini

AED 42+

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Premium

Premium

AED 157+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 251+

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Best car rental deals found in South Africa

Toyota YarisAED 42/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 09/22/26
Opel CorsaAED 43/day
Opel Corsa
Found 09/22/26
Peugeot 301AED 48/day
Peugeot 301
Found 09/21/26

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 87/day – about 178% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in South Africa?

Firefly is currently the cheapest car hire company in South Africa with deals as low as AED 11.13/day found in the past two weeks. CarWiz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 11.29/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 October, with an average daily rate of just AED 102. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging AED 142 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 October, with an average daily rate of just AED 102. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging AED 142 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 110

February

AED 142

March

AED 118

April

AED 117

May

AED 110

June

AED 105

July

AED 111

August

AED 125

September

AED 112

October

AED 102

November

AED 104

December

AED 107

What car do most people hire in South Africa?

Mini cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Africa. SUV cars (Toyota Urban Cruiser or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Pick-up truck cars (Class Full-size Truck or similar).

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

Avis has 108 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?

Among the most popular cities in South Africa, Johannesburg offers the lowest average rental price at just AED 67/day. Other affordable options include Durban (AED 85/day), Cape Town (AED 100/day), and Nelspruit (AED 146/day).

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Top rental agencies in South Africa

Avis

8.1
Very Good
33 reviews•108 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.1

Europcar

5.8
Fair
20 reviews•90 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Thrifty

4.7
Mediocre
7 reviews•50 locations
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Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.7

Value

5.2

CABS Car Hire

6 locations
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Pace Car Rental

3 locations
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BOBO

2 locations
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U-Save

18 locations
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Al Wefaq

3 locations
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Car rental FAQs

  • 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 Sixt, and with prices around AED 72/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Sixt is MINI, which starts as low as AED 58/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 103/day (41% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Durban for just AED 44/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.

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