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Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from AED 54

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 13/12 and drop-off date of 4/1. 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 2024

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 9 October 2024.

Most popular company

CarWiz

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

AED 123

Cheapest price per day

AED 54

South Africa car rental prices in popular cities

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 790 pickup locations in South Africa to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 October 2024.

Price

AED 79 - AED 83

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in South Africa?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in South Africa and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 9 October 2024.

January

AED 99

February

AED 117

March

AED 117

April

AED 117

May

AED 117

June

AED 117

July

AED 110

August

AED 106

September

AED 110

October

AED 102

November

AED 95

December

AED 106

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa is November. The most expensive time to rent a car is February. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 9 October 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Africa this past week from 1,310 hire locations out of 34 hire agencies. Prices for a South Africa small car hire start from AED 55/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 65+

Compact

Compact

AED 89+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 130+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 191+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 540+

Mini

Mini

AED 82+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

AED 494+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 316+

Compare available car types for rental in South Africa

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in South Africa to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 October 2024.

Small cars

AED 90 - AED 149

All Car Types

AED 161 - AED 270

To rent a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 111/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in South Africa (~AED 90/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 149/day). In fact, January is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Africa, renting a small car saves you 47% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Africa small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 207/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in South Africa (~AED 154/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 295/day). In fact, May is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Africa, renting a medium car saves you 2% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Africa medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 351/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in South Africa (~AED 314/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~AED 407/day). In fact, November is about 11% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Africa, renting a large car is 40% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 243/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in South Africa (~AED 173/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~AED 322/day). In fact, November is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Africa, renting a SUV is 14% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Africa SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 271/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a van in South Africa (~AED 187/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 444/day). In fact, November is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Africa, renting a van is 23% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a luxury car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 368/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in South Africa (~AED 320/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~AED 564/day). In fact, June is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Africa, renting a luxury car is 43% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Hyundai AccentAED 55/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Kia PicantoAED 55/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Nissan SunnyAED 59/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Sunny

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 9 October 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the South Africa region, including those located within the Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban area. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

keddy by Europcar

138 locations

Bluu

113 locations

Avis

108 locations

Bidvest

104 locations

Budget

99 locations

Europcar

80 locations

Sunnycars

75 locations

1First Car Rental

73 locations

Best South Africa car rental deals found

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 160. Data was last updated on 9 October 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals we've found on rental cars within the South Africa region, including options close to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the rental, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Hyundai AccentAED 55/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Kia PicantoAED 55/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 55/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

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 9 October 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Africa?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (10.0 rating), keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating) and 1First Car Rental (9.5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Africa.

  • 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 Cape Town where rental cars typically will cost around AED 122/day (12% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Cape Town for just AED 80/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.

Small car rentals in South Africa

Find small car rental deals in South Africa from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in South Africa cost an average of AED 77 per day. Price data was last updated on 9 October 2024.
Kia PicantoAED 54/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 55/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Nissan MicraAED 57/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra

Car rentals by fuel type in South Africa

Browse car rentals by fuel type in South Africa. Deals were last updated on 9 October 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South Africa. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 29+

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