South Africa

Cheap Car Hire in South Africa from S$ 25

Cape Town, South Africa
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Cape Town, South Africa
Tue 26-3
Noon
Tue 2-4
Noon

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

Compact

Average price per day

S$ 40

Cheapest price per day

S$ 25

What are the car hire prices 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

S$ 23 - S$ 55

Out of all the popular cities in South Africa, Cape Town is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just S$ 23/day. Renting a car in Cape Town is 58% cheaper than renting one in Nelspruit where the per day rate is around S$ 55. Other fairly inexpensive cities in South Africa to get a rental car in are: Johannesburg (S$ 26/day), George (S$ 30/day), and Nelspruit (S$ 55/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 S$ 23/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in South Africa is Cape Town.

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

S$ 34

February

S$ 42

March

S$ 40

April

S$ 38

May

S$ 33

June

S$ 33

July

S$ 34

August

S$ 36

September

S$ 33

October

S$ 33

November

S$ 33

December

S$ 37

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

There are currently 1,233 hire locations operating in South Africa spread across 33 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in South Africa is small car at S$ 25 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

S$ 23+

Compact

Compact

S$ 34+

Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 26+

People carrier

People carrier

S$ 61+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 144+

Mini

Mini

S$ 20+

Passenger van

Passenger van

S$ 71+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

S$ 27+

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

S$ 33 - S$ 54

All Car Types

S$ 46 - S$ 125

To hire a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of S$ 41/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Africa (~S$ 33/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~S$ 54/day). In fact, November is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Africa, hiring a small car saves you 40% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of S$ 85/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Africa (~S$ 59/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~S$ 147/day). In fact, September is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Africa, hiring a medium car 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 medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of S$ 105/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Africa (~S$ 86/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~S$ 173/day). In fact, June is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Africa, hiring a large car is 34% 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 hire a SUV in South Africa, you would pay an average price of S$ 87/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Africa (~S$ 54/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~S$ 155/day). In fact, September is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Africa, hiring a SUV is 21% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in South Africa, you would pay an average price of S$ 78/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a van in South Africa (~S$ 57/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~S$ 173/day). In fact, August is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Africa, hiring a van is 12% 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda FitS$ 25/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Volkswagen GolfS$ 31/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Golf

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.

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 S$ 50. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Honda FitS$ 25/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Audi A3S$ 30/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A3
Hyundai AvanteS$ 31/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Avante

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 hire 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 car hire companies in South Africa.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in South Africa?

    The most popular car hire company at South Africa is 1First Car Rental. With prices on ECONOMY starting at S$ 35/day about 148% more people book with 1First Car Rental 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 S$ 40/day (16% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Cape Town for just S$ 22/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.

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Small car rentals in South Africa

Find small car rental deals in South Africa from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in South Africa cost an average of S$ 38 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Honda FitS$ 25/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitS$ 27/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitS$ 28/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

Car rentals by fuel type in South Africa

Browse car rentals by fuel type in South Africa. Deals were last updated on 19 March 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South Africa. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 82+

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