South Africa

Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from C$ 16

Johannesburg, South Africa
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Johannesburg, 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 19 March 2024.

Most popular company

1First Car Rental

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

C$ 45

Cheapest price per day

C$ 16

What are the car hire rental 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 756 pickup locations in South Africa to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Price

C$ 17 - C$ 114

Out of all the popular cities in South Africa, Cape Town is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just C$ 17/day. Renting a car in Cape Town is 85% cheaper than renting one in Hoedspruit where the per day rate is around C$ 114. Other fairly inexpensive cities in South Africa to get a rental car in are: Johannesburg (C$ 19/day), Durban (C$ 24/day), and Bloemfontein (C$ 28/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 C$ 19/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 19 March 2024.

January

C$ 36

February

C$ 40

March

C$ 41

April

C$ 39

May

C$ 35

June

C$ 35

July

C$ 39

August

C$ 39

September

C$ 36

October

C$ 36

November

C$ 35

December

C$ 36

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is March. 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 19 March 2024.

At C$ 16/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for rental in South Africa in the past week. Out of 33 car rental agencies operating in South Africa, there are, in total, 1,233 rental locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

C$ 37+

Compact

Compact

C$ 49+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 43+

Standard

Standard

C$ 35+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 62+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 126+

Mini

Mini

C$ 35+

Premium

Premium

C$ 109+

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 19 March 2024.

Small cars

C$ 30 - C$ 43

All Car Types

C$ 56 - C$ 84

To rent a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of C$ 36/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in South Africa (~C$ 30/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 43/day). In fact, November is about 17% 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 48% 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 rental 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 C$ 69/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in South Africa (~C$ 60/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 92/day). In fact, February is about 15% 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 is 2% 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 medium car rental 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 C$ 121/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a large car in South Africa (~C$ 101/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~C$ 147/day). In fact, September is about 18% 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 44% 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 C$ 84/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in South Africa (~C$ 70/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 103/day). In fact, September is about 18% 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 19% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in South Africa, you would pay an average price of C$ 92/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a van in South Africa (~C$ 63/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~C$ 129/day). In fact, September is about 33% 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 26% 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 pick-up truck in South Africa, you would pay an average price of C$ 67/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a pick-up truck in South Africa (~C$ 89/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 170/day). In fact, June is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pick-up truck rental for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Africa, renting a pick-up truck saves you 3% 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.

To rent a luxury car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of C$ 112/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in South Africa (~C$ 101/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~C$ 182/day). In fact, July is about 10% 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 39% 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.

Honda FitC$ 16/day
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Honda FitC$ 19/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 19 March 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving South Africa, including those serving the Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban area. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in South Africa, including locations around Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.

keddy by Europcar

134 locations

Avis

106 locations

Bluu

101 locations

Bidvest

100 locations

Budget

94 locations

Europcar

74 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 C$ 61. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in South Africa, including locations near Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Honda FitC$ 16/day
2
5
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Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 19/day
2
5
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A/C
Honda Fit
Honda CivicC$ 22/day
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Honda Civic

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 19 March 2024.
  • Which car rental 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 rental car companies in South Africa.

  • 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$ 35/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Hertz is MINI, which starts as low as C$ 16/day.

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

    At C$ 23/day, the cheapest car rental price in South Africa was found in Cape Town. On average, Pretoria has the cheapest daily rental car price (C$ 42/day), which is 23% 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.

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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 19 March 2024.

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$ 26+).

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 26+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 79+

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