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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 72 hours by searching for a car hire in South Africa with a pick-up date of 2/8 and drop-off date of 15/10. 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.
Driver's age: 26-65
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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 26 July 2024.

Most popular company

GREEN MOTION

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

AED 152

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 781 pickup locations in South Africa to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 July 2024.

Price

AED 58 - AED 101

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 26 July 2024.

January

AED 99

February

AED 117

March

AED 117

April

AED 117

May

AED 117

June

AED 117

July

AED 106

August

AED 102

September

AED 95

October

AED 95

November

AED 95

December

AED 102

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa is September. 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 26 July 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Africa this past week from 1,289 hire locations out of 33 hire agencies. Prices for a South Africa small car hire start from AED 54/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 57+

Compact

Compact

AED 77+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 69+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 122+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 220+

Mini

Mini

AED 56+

Premium

Premium

AED 240+

Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 143+

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 26 July 2024.

Small cars

AED 90 - AED 150

All Car Types

AED 175 - AED 266

To rent a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 112/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 150/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 191/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 20% 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 9% 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 359/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a large car in South Africa (~AED 321/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~AED 407/day). In fact, April 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 42% 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 large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 244/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in South Africa (~AED 184/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~AED 322/day). In fact, April is about 25% 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 267/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 30% 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 22% 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 329/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in South Africa (~AED 326/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~AED 564/day). In fact, February is about 1% 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 37% 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.

Kia PicantoAED 54/day
2
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A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 56/day
2
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A/C
Kia Picanto
Ford KaAED 57/day
2
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A/C
Ford Ka

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 26 July 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

135 locations

Bluu

113 locations

Avis

108 locations

Bidvest

100 locations

Budget

99 locations

Europcar

78 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 109. Data was last updated on 26 July 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.
Kia PicantoAED 54/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 56/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Nissan SunnyAED 57/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Sunny

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 26 July 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 Alamo (9.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Africa.

  • 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 ECONOMY, which starts as low as AED 54/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 Durban where rental cars typically will cost around AED 83/day (39% 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.

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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 70 per day. Price data was last updated on 26 July 2024.
Kia PicantoAED 54/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 56/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 57/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Car rentals by fuel type in South Africa

Browse car rentals by fuel type in South Africa. Deals were last updated on 26 July 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 17+

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