South Africa

Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from RM 101

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in South Africa with a pick-up date of 25/5 and drop-off date of 27/5. 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.
Cape Town, South Africa
2 May — 9 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Cape Town, South Africa
Thu 2/5
Noon
Thu 9/5
Noon

South Africa car rentals in 2024

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 25 April 2024.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

RM 216

Cheapest price per day

RM 101

South Africa car rental prices in popular cities

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across South Africa, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 760 pickup locations in South Africa to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Price

RM 203 - RM 216

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in South Africa?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in South Africa and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

January

RM 124

February

RM 152

March

RM 152

April

RM 143

May

RM 124

June

RM 119

July

RM 124

August

RM 124

September

RM 119

October

RM 124

November

RM 119

December

RM 133

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is February. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 25 April 2024.

In South Africa, there are 1,250 active hire locations from 33 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in South Africa in the past week - currently priced from RM 101/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

RM 108+

Compact

Compact

RM 183+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 147+

Mini

Mini

RM 133+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

RM 373+

Compare available car types for rental in South Africa

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in South Africa to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Small cars

RM 110 - RM 331

All Car Types

RM 146 - RM 402

To rent a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of RM 151/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a small car in South Africa (~RM 110/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 331/day). In fact, May is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Africa, renting a small car saves you 37% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Africa small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of RM 211/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in South Africa (~RM 208/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~RM 328/day). In fact, December is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Africa, renting a medium car saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Africa medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of RM 207/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a large car in South Africa (~RM 266/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~RM 666/day). In fact, March is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Africa, renting a large car saves you 13% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in South Africa, you would pay an average price of RM 211/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in South Africa (~RM 129/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~RM 581/day). In fact, July is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Africa, renting a SUV saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a van in South Africa, you would pay an average price of RM 245/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a van in South Africa (~RM 167/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 565/day). In fact, September is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Africa, renting a van is 3% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Africa van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Proton SagaRM 101/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga

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 25 April 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving South Africa, including those serving the Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town area. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in South Africa, including locations around Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town.

keddy by Europcar

134 locations

Avis

107 locations

Bluu

102 locations

Bidvest

100 locations

Budget

94 locations

Europcar

76 locations

Sunnycars

74 locations

1First Car Rental

73 locations

Best South Africa car rental deals found

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 229. Data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in South Africa, including locations near Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Proton SagaRM 101/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Proton SagaRM 128/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Proton PersonaRM 129/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona

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 25 April 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Africa?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (10.0 rating), Alamo (10.0 rating) and keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Africa.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in South Africa?

    The most popular car hire company at South Africa is Hertz. With prices on COMPACT starting at RM 216/day about 233% more people book with Hertz 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 George where rental cars typically will cost around RM 203/day (3% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in George for just RM 177/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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Luxury car rentals in South Africa

Find luxury car rental deals in South Africa from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in South Africa cost an average of RM 455 per day. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
These are some of the best options we've found when it comes to luxury car rentals in South Africa, including pickup locations near Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. While researching the different options available, make sure to confirm the details of each offer to ensure they match your needs.
BMW 3 SeriesRM 438/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 441/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 485/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

Van rentals in South Africa

Find people carrier rental deals in South Africa from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier rentals in South Africa cost an average of RM 342 per day. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
These are some of the best options we've found for van rentals within the South Africa area, including pickup locations near Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly replacing these deals with new ones so be sure to check back soon.
Proton ExoraRM 257/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Exora
Proton ExoraRM 257/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Exora
Toyota InnovaRM 259/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova

Car rentals by fuel type in South Africa

Browse car rentals by fuel type in South Africa. Deals were last updated on 25 April 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South Africa. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 24+

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