South Africa

Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from AED 56

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 26/1 and drop-off date of 9/2. 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 28 December 2025.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

AED 122

Cheapest price per day

AED 56

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 28 December 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Africa this past week from 1,434 hire locations out of 37 hire agencies. Prices for a South Africa small car hire start from AED 56/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 56+

Compact

Compact

AED 67+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 73+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 123+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 263+

Mini

Mini

AED 58+

Premium

Premium

AED 197+

Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 351+

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:

Toyota CorollaAED 56/day
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Toyota Corolla
Ford KaAED 57/day
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Ford Ka
Hyundai i20AED 57/day
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Hyundai i20

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 130. Data was last updated on 28 December 2025.
Toyota CorollaAED 56/day
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Ford KaAED 57/day
2
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Ford Ka
Hyundai i20AED 57/day
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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 5 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 86/day – about 203% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in South Africa?

Avis is currently the cheapest car hire company in South Africa with deals as low as AED 10.87/day found in the past two weeks. Firefly is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 40.88/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 January, with an average daily rate of just AED 96. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging AED 110 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 January, with an average daily rate of just AED 96. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging AED 110 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 96

February

AED 100

March

AED 103

April

AED 111

May

AED 101

June

AED 98

July

AED 109

August

AED 108

September

AED 107

October

AED 104

November

AED 109

December

AED 105

What car do most people hire in South Africa?

SUV cars (Class Premium SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Africa. Mini cars (Class Mini Car 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?

keddy by Europcar has 141 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Bluu has the second-highest number of locations in South Africa at 127.

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 729 pickup locations in South Africa to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 December 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 28 December 2025.

Firefly

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews66 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

Bluu

127 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews141 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

1First Car Rental

9.3
Wonderful
4 reviews78 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

Budget

8.4
Very Good
28 reviews99 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Avis

7.9
Good
27 reviews108 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.8

Hertz

7.6
Good
13 reviews50 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

8.0

Sixt

7.0
Good
18 reviews60 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

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 28 December 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 Europcar, and with prices around AED 64/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Europcar is ECONOMY, which starts as low as AED 45/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 (15% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Cape Town for just AED 70/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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