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Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from HK$100

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in South Africa with a pick-up date of 30-6 and drop-off date of 14-8. 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 May 2024.

Most popular company

Woodford

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

HK$264

Cheapest price per day

HK$100

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 May 2024.

January

HK$202

February

HK$249

March

HK$249

April

HK$241

May

HK$226

June

HK$202

July

HK$202

August

HK$210

September

HK$194

October

HK$202

November

HK$194

December

HK$218

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

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 21 May 2024.

At HK$131/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in South Africa in the past week. Out of 33 car hire agencies operating in South Africa, there are, in total, 1,260 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

HK$243+

Compact

Compact

HK$338+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$234+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$946+

Mini

Mini

HK$222+

Passenger van

Passenger van

HK$444+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

HK$462+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

HK$679+

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 May 2024.

Small cars

HK$161 - HK$395

All Car Types

HK$164 - HK$498

To hire a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of HK$235/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Africa (~HK$161/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~HK$395/day). In fact, November is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Africa, hiring a small car saves you 18% 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 hire a medium car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of HK$192/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Africa (~HK$246/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~HK$532/day). In fact, May is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Africa, hiring a medium 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 medium car 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 21 May 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in South Africa, including pickup locations serving Johannesburg, Cape Town and East London. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

keddy by Europcar

134 locations

Bluu

109 locations

Avis

108 locations

Bidvest

100 locations

Budget

94 locations

Europcar

78 locations

Sunnycars

74 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 HK$344. Data was last updated on 21 May 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in South Africa, including locations near Johannesburg, Cape Town and East London. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Hyundai i20HK$131/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Mini CountrymanHK$134/day
2
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A/C
Mini Countryman
Toyota CamryHK$163/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Camry

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 May 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 most popular car hire provider in South Africa?

    With an average price of HK$392/day, Alamo is the most popular car hire provider in South Africa, booking 173% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • 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 Durban where rental cars typically will cost around HK$264/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Durban for just HK$264/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in South Africa?

    In South Africa, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.

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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 hires in South Africa cost an average of HK$175 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 May 2024.
Mini CountrymanHK$100/day
2
M
A/C
Mini Countryman
Mini CountrymanHK$129/day
2
M
A/C
Mini Countryman
Mini CountrymanHK$134/day
2
M
A/C
Mini Countryman

Car rentals by fuel type in South Africa

Browse car rentals by fuel type in South Africa. Deals were last updated on 21 May 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

HK$91+

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