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South Africa car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Woodford

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

RM 130

Cheapest price per day

RM 52
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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 236% less than the yearly average.

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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 96. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging RM 113 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 96. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging RM 113 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 103

April

RM 108

May

RM 101

June

RM 101

July

RM 101

August

RM 113

September

RM 109

October

RM 112

November

RM 104

December

RM 112

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

Avis has 108 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Pace Car Rental has the second-highest number of locations in South Africa at 3.

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Top rental agencies in South Africa

Avis

8.1
Very Good
32 reviews•108 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.1

Europcar

5.8
Fair
20 reviews•90 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Thrifty

4.4
Mediocre
8 reviews•50 locations
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Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

5.1

Overall

4.4

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

4.8

CABS Car Hire

6 locations
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Pace Car Rental

3 locations
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BOBO

2 locations
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U-Save

18 locations
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Al Wefaq

3 locations
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Car rental FAQs

  • 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 Johannesburg where rental cars typically will cost around RM 107/day (14% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Johannesburg for just RM 58/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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Petrol/Diesel

RM 75+

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