South Africa

Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from S$ 20

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in South Africa with a pick-up date of 1-2 and drop-off date of 8-2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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South Africa car rentals in 2026

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 27 janvier 2026.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

S$ 38

Cheapest price per day

S$ 20

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 27 janvier 2026.

There are currently 1,440 hire locations operating in South Africa spread across 37 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in South Africa is small car at S$ 20 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

S$ 20+

Compact

Compact

S$ 26+

Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 26+

People carrier

People carrier

S$ 46+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 96+

Mini

Mini

S$ 21+

Premium

Premium

S$ 100+

Passenger van

Passenger van

S$ 112+

Compare car rental deals in South Africa by type

Here are the best South Africa small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best South Africa medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best South Africa large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best South Africa SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best South Africa van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Alpine A110S$ 20/day
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Alpine A110
Alfa Romeo 4C SpiderS$ 21/day
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Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Audi A1S$ 23/day
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Audi A1

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 S$ 68. Data was last updated on 27 janvier 2026.
Alpine A110S$ 20/day
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Alpine A110
Alfa Romeo 4C SpiderS$ 21/day
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Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Audi A1S$ 23/day
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Audi A1

Cheapflights insights for South Africa car rentals

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

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

To get the best deal on a rental car in South Africa, book about 5 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around S$ 29, which is about 2% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in South Africa?

Woodford is currently the cheapest car hire company in South Africa with deals as low as S$ 16.71/day found in the past two weeks. Sixt is another inexpensive option with rates as low as S$ 21.34/day.

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

At South Africa, the best time to rent a car is at June, with an average daily rate of just S$ 32. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging S$ 38 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 June, with an average daily rate of just S$ 32. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging S$ 38 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

S$ 34

February

S$ 36

March

S$ 37

April

S$ 38

May

S$ 33

June

S$ 32

July

S$ 37

August

S$ 37

September

S$ 37

October

S$ 36

November

S$ 37

December

S$ 37

What car do most people rent in South Africa?

SUV cars (BMW X3 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Africa. Mini cars (Renault Kwid or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Suzuki Ciaz or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in South Africa?

keddy by Europcar has 141 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Bluu has the second-highest number of locations in South Africa at 127.

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 27 janvier 2026.

Firefly

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews67 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.5

Bluu

127 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews141 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

1First Car Rental

9.4
Wonderful
4 reviews78 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.4

Budget

8.4
Very Good
28 reviews98 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Avis

7.9
Good
27 reviews108 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.6
Good
13 reviews51 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.7

Sixt

7.0
Good
18 reviews61 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

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 27 janvier 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in South Africa?

    The most popular car hire company at South Africa is Sixt. With prices on MINI starting at S$ 21/day about 129% more people book with Sixt 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 Johannesburg where rental cars typically will cost around S$ 40/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Johannesburg for just S$ 21/day.

  • 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, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in South Africa. Deals were last updated on 27 janvier 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South Africa. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (S$ 17+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 75+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 17+

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