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Cheap Car Rentals in Africa

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Africa car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Woodford

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

S$ 39

Cheapest price per day

S$ 14

Cheapflights insights for Africa car rentals

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Africa?

For the best savings on car hire in Africa, make your reservation 8 days before pickup. The average price then is just S$ 40/day – about 13% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Africa?

Looking to hire a car in Africa? Autounion Car Rental had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only S$ 16.68/day. Firefly also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at S$ 21.98/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in Africa? February is the cheapest month, costing about S$ 40 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of S$ 53. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

S$ 41

February

S$ 40

March

S$ 42

April

S$ 42

May

S$ 42

June

S$ 43

July

S$ 52

August

S$ 53

September

S$ 41

October

S$ 43

November

S$ 41

December

S$ 46

Which car hire company has the most locations in Africa?

Cargini has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Africa at 279.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Africa?

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in Africa, start with Johannesburg, where rates average S$ 14/day. You can also find good prices in Cairo (S$ 25/day), Cape Town (S$ 28/day), and Port Louis (S$ 30/day).

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Africa?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 29/day when booking a car hire in Africa. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 21/day from Autounion Car Rental, booked on Sep. 5.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Africa for a week from Woodford?

    Hiring a car in Africa for a week can be a great option for travel. Woodford, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around S$ 228/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Africa?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Africa.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Africa for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Autounion Car Rental can potentially be 39% below the average car hire price in Africa. Check prices and availability for Autounion Car Rental and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Africa is on average S$ 976 a month or S$ 33 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Africa car hire.

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