South Africa

Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from RM 53

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 7/7 and drop-off date of 28/7. 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 2 July 2026.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

RM 110

Cheapest price per day

RM 53

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 2 July 2026.

In South Africa, there are 1,459 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 53/day. View deals for 6 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

RM 53+

Compact

Compact

RM 68+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 76+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 125+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 244+

Mini

Mini

RM 65+

Premium

Premium

RM 281+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 267+

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 156. Data was last updated on 2 July 2026.
Proton SagaRM 53/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Perodua AxiaRM 65/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Hyundai i20RM 68/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 235% 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 13.32/day found in the past two weeks. Sixt is another inexpensive option with rates as low as RM 18.42/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 97. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging RM 147 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 97. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging RM 147 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 97

February

RM 104

March

RM 105

April

RM 110

May

RM 147

June

RM 107

July

RM 101

August

RM 104

September

RM 102

October

RM 108

November

RM 123

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 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.

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 2 July 2026.

Avis

7.9
Good
29 reviews108 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.9

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

4.4
Mediocre
8 reviews50 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

5.1

Overall

4.4

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

4.8

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 2 July 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in South Africa?

    The most popular car hire company at South Africa is Sixt. With prices on INTERMEDIATE starting at RM 75/day about 60% more people book with Sixt 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 137/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Cape Town for just RM 75/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.

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 2 July 2026.

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 18+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 44+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 18+

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