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South Africa car rental prices in popular cities

Below are the cheapest cities to rent a car in South Africa
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C$ 16 - C$ 66

Out of all the popular cities in South Africa, Cape Town is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just C$ 16/day. Renting a car in Cape Town is 75% cheaper than renting one in Hoedspruit where the per day rate is around C$ 66. Other fairly inexpensive cities in South Africa to get a rental car in are: Durban (C$ 19/day), Johannesburg (C$ 20/day), and Port Elizabeth (C$ 22/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Cape Town should expect to spend around C$ 16/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in South Africa is Cape Town.

More popular car rental locations in South Africa

If you are looking to visit South Africa, consider renting a car in these popular cities

Most popular car rental types in South Africa

Check out the top rental car types in South Africa and see if any fit your needs

Mini Cars

99% more deals

Prices from:

C$ 18/day in select areas

Mini Cars

Compact Cars

96% more deals

Prices from:

C$ 35/day in select areas

Compact Cars

SUV

64% more deals

Prices from:

C$ 54/day in select areas

SUV

Car Rental FAQs

What is the most popular car rental provider in South Africa?

The most popular rental car company in South Africa is Budget. With prices on COMPACT starting at C$ 18/day about 173% more people book with Budget than other companies in the country.

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 C$ 28/day (16% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Cape Town for just C$ 16/day.

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

In South Africa, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.

South Africa city and airport directory

Johannesburg

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OR Tambo Airport

Johannesburg, South Africa

Lanseria International Airport

Johannesburg, South Africa

Pilanesberg Int'l Airport

Sun City, South Africa

Cape Town

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Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town, South Africa

Durban

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King Shaka Intl Airport

Durban, South Africa

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