South Africa

Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from RM 80

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 27/5 and drop-off date of 5/6. 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 1 April 2026.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

RM 144

Cheapest price per day

RM 80

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 1 April 2026.

In South Africa, there are 1,436 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 80/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

RM 80+

Compact

Compact

RM 87+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 113+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 193+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 289+

Premium

Premium

RM 317+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 345+

Luxury

Luxury

RM 358+

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:

Proton SagaRM 80/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Perodua AxiaRM 87/day
4
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Hyundai i20RM 96/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

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 200. Data was last updated on 1 April 2026.
Proton SagaRM 80/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Perodua AxiaRM 87/day
4
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Hyundai i20RM 96/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

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 91/day – about 248% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in South Africa?

Europcar is currently the cheapest car hire company in South Africa with deals as low as RM 112.47/day found in the past two weeks. GREEN MOTION is another inexpensive option with rates as low as RM 208.33/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 May, with an average daily rate of just RM 94. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging RM 112 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 May, with an average daily rate of just RM 94. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging RM 112 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 96

February

RM 103

March

RM 108

April

RM 110

May

RM 94

June

RM 94

July

RM 105

August

RM 110

September

RM 107

October

RM 110

November

RM 105

December

RM 112

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

keddy by Europcar has 142 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Bluu has the second-highest number of locations in South Africa at 126.

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 1 April 2026.

Firefly

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews67 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.5

Bluu

126 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews142 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

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

Budget

8.4
Very Good
28 reviews98 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Avis

7.9
Good
26 reviews107 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.6
Good
13 reviews51 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.7

Sixt

7.0
Good
18 reviews61 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

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 1 April 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in South Africa?

    The most popular car hire company at South Africa is Europcar. With prices on ECONOMY starting at RM 112/day about 20% more people book with Europcar 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 163/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Cape Town for just RM 83/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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