South Africa

Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa

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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 14 June 2026.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

RM 119

Cheapest price per day

RM 53

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?

For the best savings on car hire in South Africa, make your reservation 8 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 89/day – about 228% less than the yearly average.

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 RM 13.00/day found in the past two weeks. CarWiz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as RM 26.18/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 January, with an average daily rate of just RM 95. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging RM 145 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 January, with an average daily rate of just RM 95. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging RM 145 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

RM 95

February

RM 103

March

RM 104

April

RM 109

May

RM 145

June

RM 107

July

RM 99

August

RM 102

September

RM 101

October

RM 107

November

RM 122

December

RM 116

What car do most people hire in South Africa?

Mini cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Africa. Economy cars (Suzuki Swift or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Toyota Agya or similar).

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

Avis has 107 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Pace Car Rental has the second-highest number of locations in South Africa at 3.

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 14 June 2026.

Avis

7.9
Good
29 reviews107 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.8

Europcar

5.8
Fair
20 reviews89 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Thrifty

4.9
Mediocre
8 reviews50 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

5.3

CABS Car Hire

6 locations

Earn A Car Rentals

1 location

Pace Car Rental

3 locations

BOBO

2 locations

U-Save

17 locations

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 14 June 2026.
  • 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 RM 143/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Cape Town for just RM 76/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in South Africa?

    Cars in South Africa are to be driven on the left side of the road.

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