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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 12 February 2026.

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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 88/day – about 209% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in South Africa?

Avis is currently the cheapest car hire company in South Africa with deals as low as RM 17.25/day found in the past two weeks. Europcar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as RM 60.88/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 91. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging RM 185 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 91. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging RM 185 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 95

March

RM 107

April

RM 185

May

RM 133

June

RM 91

July

RM 107

August

RM 99

September

RM 98

October

RM 101

November

RM 123

December

RM 116

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

keddy by Europcar has 144 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Bluu has the second-highest number of locations in South Africa at 126.

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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 12 February 2026.

Firefly

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•67 locations
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.5

Bluu

126 locations
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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 reviews•144 locations
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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 reviews•78 locations
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Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.4

Budget

8.4
Very Good
28 reviews•98 locations
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Avis

7.9
Good
27 reviews•108 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.6
Good
13 reviews•51 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.7

Sixt

7.0
Good
18 reviews•61 locations
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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 12 February 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 MINI starting at RM 63/day about 110% more people book with Sixt 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. Deals were last updated on 12 February 2026.
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Petrol/Diesel

RM 109+

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