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Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from RM 72

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 17/5 and drop-off date of 24/5. 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.
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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 18 April 2025.

Most common car type

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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 18 April 2025.

January

RM 118

February

RM 132

March

RM 123

April

RM 141

May

RM 136

June

RM 136

July

RM 132

August

RM 123

September

RM 132

October

RM 141

November

RM 132

December

RM 149

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 18 April 2025.

In South Africa, there are 1,358 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 72/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

RM 72+

Compact

Compact

RM 80+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 95+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 167+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 270+

Mini

Mini

RM 71+

Luxury

Luxury

RM 227+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 113+

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 18 April 2025.

Small cars

RM 85 - RM 206

All Car Types

RM 123 - RM 321

To rent a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of RM 129/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in South Africa (~RM 85/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~RM 206/day). In fact, January is about 35% 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 32% 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 139/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in South Africa (~RM 74/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~RM 246/day). In fact, March is about 47% 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 27% 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 279/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in South Africa (~RM 164/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~RM 541/day). In fact, November is about 42% 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 32% 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 191/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in South Africa (~RM 97/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~RM 541/day). In fact, January is about 50% 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 1% 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 196/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a van in South Africa (~RM 138/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~RM 483/day). In fact, February is about 30% 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 4% 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 72/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Perodua AxiaRM 79/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia

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 18 April 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

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews139 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

Firefly

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews65 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Thrifty

10.0
Wonderful
7 reviews44 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

1First Car Rental

9.6
Wonderful
4 reviews76 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.6

Budget

8.7
Very Good
29 reviews98 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.4

Avis

7.9
Good
26 reviews105 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.0

Europcar

6.8
Okay
23 reviews81 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.4

Hertz

6.8
Okay
14 reviews50 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.1

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 135. Data was last updated on 18 April 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.
Proton SagaRM 72/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Perodua AxiaRM 79/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Toyota CorollaRM 80/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

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 18 April 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 MINI starting at RM 57/day about 40% 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 107 per day. Price data was last updated on 18 April 2025.
Perodua AxiaRM 79/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Perodua AxiaRM 80/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Perodua MyviRM 88/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 416 per day. Price data was last updated on 18 April 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.
BMW 3 SeriesRM 227/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 286/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 311/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 255 per day. Price data was last updated on 18 April 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.
Proton ExoraRM 167/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Exora
Proton ExoraRM 167/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 18 April 2025.

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 38+

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