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 21 October 2026.
Most popular company | Woodford |
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Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | S$ 39 |
Cheapest price per day | S$ 19 |
There are currently 1,471 hire locations operating in South Africa spread across 43 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in South Africa is small car at S$ 19 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
S$ 19+
Compact
S$ 21+
Intermediate
S$ 26+
People carrier
S$ 43+
Full-size SUV
S$ 84+
Mini
S$ 20+
Premium
S$ 82+
Passenger van
S$ 88+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in South Africa, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
S$ 33
February
S$ 36
March
S$ 35
April
S$ 35
May
S$ 32
June
S$ 32
July
S$ 36
August
S$ 40
September
S$ 39
October
S$ 38
November
S$ 37
December
S$ 39
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in South Africa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 October 2026.
When visiting South Africa, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in George where rental cars typically will cost around S$ 39/day (17% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Johannesburg for just S$ 20/day.
Cars travel on the left side of the road in South Africa.
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$ 14+).
Hybrid
S$ 42+
Petrol/Diesel
S$ 14+