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Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from HK$98

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 14-6 and drop-off date of 21-6. 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 15 April 2025.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

HK$755

Cheapest price per day

HK$98

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 15 April 2025.

January

HK$209

February

HK$232

March

HK$217

April

HK$248

May

HK$240

June

HK$240

July

HK$232

August

HK$217

September

HK$232

October

HK$248

November

HK$232

December

HK$263

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 15 April 2025.

At HK$98/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in South Africa in the past week. Out of 35 car hire agencies operating in South Africa, there are, in total, 1,358 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

HK$102+

Compact

Compact

HK$98+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$115+

People carrier

People carrier

HK$219+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$269+

Mini

Mini

HK$100+

Passenger van

Passenger van

HK$496+

Luxury

Luxury

HK$425+

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 15 April 2025.

Small cars

HK$125 - HK$397

All Car Types

HK$115 - HK$621

To hire a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of HK$224/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Africa (~HK$125/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~HK$397/day). In fact, June is about 45% 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 34% 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 hire a medium car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of HK$130/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Africa (~HK$105/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~HK$409/day). In fact, June is about 20% 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 62% 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 hire a large car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of HK$481/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Africa (~HK$430/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~HK$1,721/day). In fact, September is about 11% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Africa, hiring 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 hire a SUV in South Africa, you would pay an average price of HK$416/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Africa (~HK$105/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~HK$1,036/day). In fact, June is about 75% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Africa, hiring a SUV is 19% 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.

Hyundai i20HK$98/day
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Hyundai i20

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 15 April 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in South Africa, including pickup locations serving Cape Town, Johannesburg and Bloemfontein. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

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
28 reviews98 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.1

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.3

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 HK$277. Data was last updated on 15 April 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in South Africa, including locations near Cape Town, Johannesburg and Bloemfontein. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Hyundai i20HK$98/day
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Hyundai i20
Toyota CamryHK$115/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Camry
Toyota CorollaHK$123/day
4
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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 15 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?

    With an average price of HK$164/day, U-Save is the most popular car hire provider in South Africa, booking 40% 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 Johannesburg where rental cars typically will cost around HK$755/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Johannesburg for just HK$693/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.

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$149 per day. Price data was last updated on 15 April 2025.
Mini CountrymanHK$104/day
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A/C
Mini Countryman
Mini CountrymanHK$111/day
2
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A/C
Mini Countryman
Mini CountrymanHK$115/day
2
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A/C
Mini Countryman

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 15 April 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 (HK$39+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$63+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$39+

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