South Africa

Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from RM 58

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 12/6 and drop-off date of 18/6. 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 7 June 2026.

Most popular company

Woodford

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

RM 140

Cheapest price per day

RM 58

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 7 June 2026.

In South Africa, there are 1,453 active hire locations from 42 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in South Africa in the past week - currently priced from RM 58/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

RM 58+

Compact

Compact

RM 67+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 84+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 105+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 164+

Premium

Premium

RM 297+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 259+

Luxury

Luxury

RM 221+

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 RM 149. Data was last updated on 7 June 2026.
Proton SagaRM 58/day
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A/C
Proton Saga
Perodua AxiaRM 67/day
4
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Proton PrevéRM 84/day
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M
A/C
Proton Prevé

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. Sixt is another inexpensive option with rates as low as RM 15.09/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 140 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 140 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 102

March

RM 103

April

RM 108

May

RM 140

June

RM 96

July

RM 99

August

RM 101

September

RM 100

October

RM 106

November

RM 121

December

RM 115

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. U-Save has the second-highest number of locations in South Africa at 17.

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 7 June 2026.

Budget

8.3
Very Good
30 reviews98 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

1First Car Rental

9.4
Wonderful
4 reviews77 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.4

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

National

6 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 7 June 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in South Africa?

    The most popular car hire company at South Africa is Woodford. With prices on MINI starting at RM 52/day about 60% more people book with Woodford 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 RM 150/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Cape Town for just RM 77/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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