South Africa

Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from RM 51

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 30/8 and drop-off date of 7/9. 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 June 2026.

Most popular company

CarWiz

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

RM 126

Cheapest price per day

RM 51

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 June 2026.

In South Africa, there are 1,445 active hire locations from 38 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in South Africa in the past week - currently priced from RM 51/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

RM 51+

Compact

Compact

RM 142+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 137+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 112+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 412+

Premium

Premium

RM 496+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 400+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

RM 623+

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 285. Data was last updated on 1 June 2026.
Proton SagaRM 51/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Honda CityRM 65/day
2
M
A/C
Honda City
Honda BR-VRM 112/day
5
M
A/C
Honda BR-V

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 87/day – about 224% 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 93. Conversely, May 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 January, with an average daily rate of just RM 93. Conversely, May 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 93

February

RM 101

March

RM 102

April

RM 106

May

RM 138

June

RM 95

July

RM 98

August

RM 100

September

RM 99

October

RM 105

November

RM 119

December

RM 113

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 1 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
28 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 1 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 50% 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 147/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Cape Town for just RM 76/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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