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 19 April 2024.
Most common car type | Intermediate |
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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 19 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 119
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.
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 19 April 2024.
Small cars | RM 110 - RM 331 | |
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All Car Types | RM 146 - RM 402 |
To rent a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of RM 149/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 27% 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 11% 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 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 SUV in South Africa, you would pay an average price of RM 205/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 38% 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 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. 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 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 566/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 5% 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:
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 19 April 2024.
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