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Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from C$ 15
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in South Africa with a pick-up date of 11/10 and drop-off date of 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. 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 14 August 2025.
Most popular company | Hertz |
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Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | C$ 36 |
Cheapest price per day | C$ 15 |
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 14 August 2025.
At C$ 15/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for rental in South Africa in the past week. Out of 36 car rental agencies operating in South Africa, there are, in total, 1,383 rental locations. View below for 5 offered car types:
Economy
C$ 16+
Compact
C$ 17+
Intermediate
C$ 20+
Minivan
C$ 33+
Full-size SUV
C$ 54+
Mini
C$ 15+
Passenger Van
C$ 112+
Luxury
C$ 71+
Compare car rental deals in South Africa by type
Here are the best South Africa small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best South Africa medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best South Africa SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best South Africa van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best South Africa luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Mini HatchC$ 15/day
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Nissan VersaC$ 16/day
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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 C$ 31. Data was last updated on 14 August 2025.
Mini HatchC$ 15/day
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Nissan VersaC$ 16/day
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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 10 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around C$ 36/day on average when booked 10 days ahead, which saves you 14% off the usual average price.
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$ 8.83/day found in the past two weeks. U-Save is another inexpensive option with rates as low as C$ 14.44/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 August, with an average daily rate of just C$ 38. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging C$ 52 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 August, with an average daily rate of just C$ 38. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging C$ 52 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$ 41
February
C$ 38
March
C$ 40
April
C$ 52
May
C$ 45
June
C$ 38
July
C$ 38
August
C$ 38
September
C$ 49
October
C$ 49
November
C$ 49
December
C$ 48
What car do most people rent in South Africa?
Compact rentals (Suzuki Ciaz or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Africa. Economy rentals (Class Economy Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger Van rentals (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar).
Which car rental company has the most locations in South Africa?
keddy by Europcar has 140 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Bluu has the second-highest number of locations in South Africa at 114.
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 677 pickup locations in South Africa to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 August 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 14 August 2025.
keddy by Europcar
2 reviews•140 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
8.6
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.3
Value
8.6
Firefly
2 reviews•65 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Thrifty
7 reviews•44 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
1First Car Rental
4 reviews•77 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.2
Overall
9.6
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
9.6
Budget
29 reviews•99 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.5
Value
8.4
Avis
26 reviews•108 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Overall
7.9
Pick-up/drop-off
8.1
Value
8.0
Europcar
24 reviews•85 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.5
Overall
7.0
Pick-up/drop-off
7.6
Value
7.5
Sixt
18 reviews•59 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.2
Overall
6.7
Pick-up/drop-off
6.7
Value
6.7
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 14 August 2025.
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$ 22/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Hertz is MINI, which starts as low as C$ 12/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in South Africa?
At C$ 16/day, the cheapest car rental price in South Africa was found in Scarborough. On average, Port Elizabeth has the cheapest daily rental car price (C$ 23/day), which is 35% 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
Browse car rentals by fuel type in South Africa. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in South Africa. Deals were last updated on 14 August 2025.
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$ 14+).
Gas/Diesel
C$ 14+
Hybrid
C$ 47+
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