South Africa

Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa

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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 May 2026.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

RM 144

Cheapest price per day

RM 64

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 89/day – about 246% 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 44.84/day found in the past two weeks. Sixt is another inexpensive option with rates as low as RM 55.39/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, November is the priciest month, averaging RM 118 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, November is the priciest month, averaging RM 118 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 104

May

RM 97

June

RM 95

July

RM 98

August

RM 100

September

RM 98

October

RM 104

November

RM 118

December

RM 114

What car do most people hire in South Africa?

Economy cars (Suzuki Swift or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Africa. Mini cars (Toyota Yaris 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?

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 125.

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 May 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

10.0
Wonderful
1 review125 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

8.3
Very Good
29 reviews98 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

Avis

8.0
Very Good
27 reviews107 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

    The most popular car hire company at South Africa is Firefly. With prices on ECONOMY starting at RM 65/day about 45% more people book with Firefly 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 146/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Cape Town for just RM 68/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 May 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 33+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 73+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 33+

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