South Africa car rentals in 2025
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 17 July 2025.
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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 4 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 106/day – about 259% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in South Africa?
CarWiz is currently the cheapest car hire company in South Africa with deals as low as RM 38.80/day found in the past two weeks. Hertz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as RM 54.84/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 103. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging RM 166 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 103. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging RM 166 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 109
February
RM 112
March
RM 117
April
RM 126
May
RM 109
June
RM 103
July
RM 116
August
RM 116
September
RM 136
October
RM 166
November
RM 150
December
RM 144
What car do most people hire in South Africa?
SUV cars (Toyota Fortuner or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Africa. Full-size cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in South Africa?
keddy by Europcar has 140 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Bluu has the second-highest number of locations in South Africa at 114.
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 17 July 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving South Africa, including those serving the Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg area. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in South Africa, including locations around Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg.
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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 17 July 2025.
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 MINI starting at RM 55/day about 25% more people book with Hertz 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.