South Africa

Cheap Car Hire in South Africa from AED 51

Cape Town, South Africa
4 Apr — 11 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Cape Town, South Africa
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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 28 March 2024.

Most popular company

Woodford

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

AED 145

Cheapest price per day

AED 51

What are the car hire 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 757 pickup locations in South Africa to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Price

AED 43 - AED 204

Out of all the popular cities in South Africa, Pretoria is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just AED 43/day. Renting a car in Pretoria is 79% cheaper than renting one in George where the per day rate is around AED 204. Other fairly inexpensive cities in South Africa to get a rental car in are: Cape Town (AED 59/day), Johannesburg (AED 72/day), and Mthatha (AED 88/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Johannesburg should expect to spend around AED 72/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in South Africa is Johannesburg.

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 28 March 2024.

January

AED 95

February

AED 117

March

AED 110

April

AED 106

May

AED 91

June

AED 91

July

AED 95

August

AED 99

September

AED 91

October

AED 91

November

AED 91

December

AED 102

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa is May. 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 28 March 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Africa this past week from 1,243 hire locations out of 33 hire agencies. Prices for a South Africa small car hire start from AED 51/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 81+

Compact

Compact

AED 99+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 276+

Mini

Mini

AED 82+

Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 269+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 133+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 193+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 216+

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 28 March 2024.

Small cars

AED 90 - AED 149

All Car Types

AED 174 - AED 285

To rent a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 117/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 24% 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 198/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in South Africa (~AED 177/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 292/day). In fact, September is about 11% 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 11% 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 375/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a large car in South Africa (~AED 319/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 489/day). In fact, June is about 16% 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 41% 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 255/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in South Africa (~AED 169/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 313/day). In fact, June is about 34% 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 31% 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 18% 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 510/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 December (~AED 2,155/day). In fact, February is about 37% 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 57% 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 51/day
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Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 57/day
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Nissan SunnyAED 61/day
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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 March 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the South Africa region, including those located within the Johannesburg, Cape Town and George area. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

keddy by Europcar

134 locations

Avis

106 locations

Bluu

101 locations

Bidvest

100 locations

Budget

94 locations

Europcar

75 locations

Sunnycars

74 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 127. Data was last updated on 28 March 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 George. 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 51/day
2
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A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 57/day
2
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Kia Picanto
Nissan SunnyAED 61/day
2
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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 28 March 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), Alamo (10.0 rating) and keddy by Europcar (10.0 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 134/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Woodford is ECONOMY, which starts as low as AED 71/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 Pretoria where rental cars typically will cost around AED 47/day (67% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Pretoria for just AED 47/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 65 per day. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Kia PicantoAED 51/day
2
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A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 51/day
2
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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 28 March 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 18+

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