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Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from RM 66
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 27/11 and drop-off date of 3/12. 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 2025
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 28 October 2025.
Most common car type | Compact |
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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 28 October 2025.
In South Africa, there are 1,407 active hire locations from 37 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in South Africa in the past week - currently priced from RM 66/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
RM 66+
Compact
RM 70+
Intermediate
RM 88+
People carrier
RM 131+
Full-size SUV
RM 333+
Premium
RM 282+
Luxury
RM 231+
Premium SUV
RM 368+
Compare car rental deals in South Africa by type
Here are the best South Africa small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best South Africa medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best South Africa SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Perodua BezzaRM 66/day
2
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A/C
Honda CivicRM 70/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota CorollaRM 73/day
4
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A/C
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 157. Data was last updated on 28 October 2025.
Perodua BezzaRM 66/day
2
M
A/C
Honda CivicRM 70/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota CorollaRM 73/day
4
M
A/C
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 83 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 95/day – about 236% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in South Africa?
Thrifty is currently the cheapest car hire company in South Africa with deals as low as RM 41.39/day found in the past two weeks. Woodford is another inexpensive option with rates as low as RM 49.98/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 June, with an average daily rate of just RM 104. Conversely, November is the priciest month, averaging RM 138 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 June, with an average daily rate of just RM 104. Conversely, November is the priciest month, averaging RM 138 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 108
February
RM 111
March
RM 116
April
RM 125
May
RM 107
June
RM 104
July
RM 122
August
RM 118
September
RM 115
October
RM 117
November
RM 138
December
RM 134
Which car hire company has the most locations in South Africa?
keddy by Europcar has 140 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Bluu has the second-highest number of locations in South Africa at 119.
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 28 October 2025.
Firefly
2 reviews•65 locations
Bluu
119 locations
keddy by Europcar
2 reviews•140 locations
1First Car Rental
4 reviews•78 locations
Budget
28 reviews•99 locations
Avis
26 reviews•108 locations
Hertz
13 reviews•50 locations
Sixt
18 reviews•59 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 28 October 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in South Africa?
The most popular car hire company at South Africa is Thrifty. With prices on MINI starting at RM 104/day about 114% more people book with Thrifty than other companies in the country.
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.
Car rentals by fuel type in South Africa
Browse car rentals by fuel type in South Africa. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in South Africa. Deals were last updated on 28 October 2025.
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 (RM 15+).
Hybrid
RM 36+
Petrol/Diesel
RM 15+