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South Africa car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Woodford

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

C$ 44

Cheapest price per day

C$ 16
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Popular car types in South Africa

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At C$ 16/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for rental in South Africa in the past week. Out of 43 car rental agencies operating in South Africa, there are, in total, 1,480 rental locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

C$ 16+

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Compact

Compact

C$ 18+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 23+

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Full-size

Full-size

C$ 117+

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Minivan

Minivan

C$ 40+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 43+

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Mini

Mini

C$ 17+

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Premium

Premium

C$ 53+

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Best car rental deals found in South Africa

Toyota YarisC$ 16/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 09/29/26
Fiat 500C$ 17/day
Fiat 500
Found 09/29/26
Nissan VersaC$ 17/day
Nissan Versa
Found 09/29/26

Cheapflights insights for South Africa car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in South Africa, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in South Africa?

Book your rental car in South Africa 7 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around C$ 31/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 8% off the usual average price.

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What is the cheapest rental car company in South Africa?

Hertz is currently the cheapest rental car company in South Africa with deals as low as C$ 10.33/day found in the past two weeks. Sixt is another inexpensive option with rates as low as C$ 10.43/day.

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

At South Africa, the best time to rent a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just C$ 37. Conversely, September is the priciest month, averaging C$ 46 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 May, with an average daily rate of just C$ 37. Conversely, September is the priciest month, averaging C$ 46 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

C$ 39

February

C$ 40

March

C$ 41

April

C$ 42

May

C$ 37

June

C$ 39

July

C$ 39

August

C$ 40

September

C$ 46

October

C$ 43

November

C$ 41

December

C$ 42

What car do most people rent in South Africa?

Economy rentals (Class Economy Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Africa. SUV rentals (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact rentals (Class Compact Crossover or similar).

Which car rental 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, Durban offers the lowest average rental price at just C$ 18/day. Other affordable options include George (C$ 19/day), Port Elizabeth (C$ 19/day), and Johannesburg (C$ 25/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 rental provider in South Africa?

    When renting a car in South Africa, the most popular provider of rental cars among Cheapflights users is Hertz, and with prices around C$ 25/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Hertz is MINI, which starts as low as C$ 15/day.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in South Africa?

    At C$ 21/day, the cheapest car rental price in South Africa was found in Scarborough. On average, Scarborough has the cheapest daily rental car price (C$ 24/day), which is 48% below average price for cities in South Africa.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in South Africa?

    Cars travel on the left side of the road in South Africa.

Car rentals by fuel type in South Africa

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South Africa. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest (C$ 18+).

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 18+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 52+

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