Africa

Cheap Car Hire in Africa from RM 118

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

Africa car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in 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

Economy

Average price per day

RM 231

Cheapest price per day

RM 118

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

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Africa, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Price

RM 120 - RM 191

Out of all the popular cities in Africa, Marrakech is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just RM 120/day. Renting a car in Marrakech is 37% cheaper than renting one in Casablanca where the per day rate is around RM 191. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Africa to get a rental car in are: Tunis (RM 165/day), Dar Es Salaam (RM 184/day), and Casablanca (RM 191/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Casablanca should expect to spend around RM 191/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Africa is Casablanca.

Compare available car types for rental in Africa

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in 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

RM 73 - RM 327

All Car Types

RM 90 - RM 389

To rent a small car in Africa, you would pay an average price of RM 145/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Africa (~RM 73/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 327/day). In fact, May is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Africa, renting a small car saves you 30% 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 Africa small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Africa, you would pay an average price of RM 187/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Africa (~RM 206/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~RM 324/day). In fact, December is about 9% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Africa, renting a medium car saves you 10% 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 Africa medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Africa, you would pay an average price of RM 203/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Africa (~RM 127/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~RM 573/day). In fact, July is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Africa, renting a SUV saves you 2% 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 van in Africa, you would pay an average price of RM 212/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a van in Africa (~RM 165/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 558/day). In fact, September is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Africa, renting a van is 3% 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 Africa van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i20RM 118/day
4
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Hyundai i20

Best Africa car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Africa. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Hyundai i20RM 118/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Proton PersonaRM 126/day
2
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A/C
Proton Persona
Honda CivicRM 141/day
4
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A/C
Honda Civic

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Africa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Africa?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Africa from the following companies over the past two weeks: Autounion Car Rental (RM 118/day), Hertz (RM 142/day), and Budget (RM 290/day).

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

    Europcar offers hire cars in Africa for about RM 4,600 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Africa for the best price?

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 56% in Africa - we recommend booking at least 83days in advance.

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

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Africa check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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Luxury car rentals in Africa

Find luxury car rental deals in Africa from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Africa cost an average of RM 437 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
BMW 3 SeriesRM 436/day
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A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 437/day
5
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A/C
BMW 3 Series

Van rentals in Africa

Find people carrier rental deals in Africa from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier rentals in Africa cost an average of RM 349 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Toyota InnovaRM 274/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRM 285/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Proton ExoraRM 285/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Exora
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