Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from RM 67
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 17/2 and drop-off date of 19/2. 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.
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 January 2025.
Most common car type | Standard |
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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 17 January 2025.
January
RM 121
February
RM 143
March
RM 143
April
RM 148
May
RM 143
June
RM 143
July
RM 134
August
RM 130
September
RM 134
October
RM 148
November
RM 139
December
RM 152
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. 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 17 January 2025.
In South Africa, there are 1,341 active hire locations from 35 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
RM 129+
Compact
RM 119+
Intermediate
RM 145+
People carrier
RM 221+
Full-size SUV
RM 528+
Mini
RM 140+
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 17 January 2025.
Small cars | RM 101 - RM 251 | |
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All Car Types | RM 102 - RM 333 |
To rent a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of RM 143/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a small car in South Africa (~RM 101/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~RM 251/day). In fact, April is about 30% 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 33% 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 124/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in South Africa (~RM 145/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~RM 251/day). In fact, November is about 16% 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 42% 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 300/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in South Africa (~RM 167/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~RM 555/day). In fact, November is about 45% 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 is 30% 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.
To rent a SUV in South Africa, you would pay an average price of RM 228/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in South Africa (~RM 99/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~RM 552/day). In fact, January is about 57% 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 is 8% 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 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 187/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a van in South Africa (~RM 220/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~RM 574/day). In fact, August is about 17% 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 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 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 17 January 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving South Africa, including those serving the Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town area. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in South Africa, including locations around Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.
keddy by Europcar
Bluu
Avis
Bidvest
Budget
Europcar
1First Car Rental
Sunnycars
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 254. Data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in South Africa, including locations near Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
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 January 2025.
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), Firefly (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 CarWiz. With prices on PASSENGER_VAN starting at RM 333/day about 100% more people book with CarWiz 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.
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 182 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
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 968 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
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, Durban and Cape Town. While researching the different options available, make sure to confirm the details of each offer to ensure they match your needs.
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 522 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
These are some of the best options we've found for van rentals within the South Africa area, including pickup locations near Johannesburg, Durban 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.
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 17 January 2025.
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
RM 72+
Petrol/Diesel
RM 33+