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Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from RM 61

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 20/11 and drop-off date of 22/11. 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 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 21 October 2024.

Most popular company

Woodford

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

RM 122

Cheapest price per day

RM 61

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 21 October 2024.

January

RM 116

February

RM 137

March

RM 137

April

RM 137

May

RM 137

June

RM 137

July

RM 129

August

RM 124

September

RM 129

October

RM 129

November

RM 116

December

RM 124

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa is January. 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.

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 21 October 2024.

Small cars

RM 94 - RM 467

All Car Types

RM 97 - RM 467

To rent a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of RM 162/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a small car in South Africa (~RM 94/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 467/day). In fact, July is about 42% 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 28% 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 156/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in South Africa (~RM 119/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 302/day). In fact, July is about 25% 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 30% 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 212/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a large car in South Africa (~RM 239/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~RM 600/day). In fact, March is about 12% 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 5% 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 210/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in South Africa (~RM 110/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~RM 523/day). In fact, August is about 48% 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 6% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in South Africa, you would pay an average price of RM 188/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a van in South Africa (~RM 179/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~RM 469/day). In fact, November is about 6% 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 saves you 15% 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Perodua AxiaRM 61/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Proton SagaRM 66/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Proton PersonaRM 69/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona

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 21 October 2024.

keddy by Europcar

138 locations

Bluu

114 locations

Avis

108 locations

Bidvest

104 locations

Budget

99 locations

Europcar

80 locations

Sunnycars

75 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 189. Data was last updated on 21 October 2024.
Perodua AxiaRM 61/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Proton SagaRM 66/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Proton PersonaRM 69/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 21 October 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), keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating) and 1First Car Rental (9.5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Africa.

  • 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 122/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Cape Town for just RM 118/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.

Small car rentals in South Africa

Find small car rental deals in South Africa from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in South Africa cost an average of RM 123 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 October 2024.
Perodua AxiaRM 61/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Perodua AxiaRM 61/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Perodua MyviRM 63/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi

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 471 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 October 2024.
BMW 3 SeriesRM 384/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 388/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 434/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 326 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 October 2024.
Proton ExoraRM 166/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Exora
Proton ExoraRM 168/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Exora
Toyota InnovaRM 174/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 21 October 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 83+

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