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Cheap Car Rentals in Africa from AED 30

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 Africa with a pick-up date of 8/6 and drop-off date of 16/6. 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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Africa car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Africa. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2025.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

AED 126

Cheapest price per day

AED 30

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Africa?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Africa, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2025.

Price

AED 31 - AED 154

Out of all the popular cities in Africa, Casablanca is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just AED 31/day. Renting a car in Casablanca is 80% cheaper than renting one in Nairobi where the per day rate is around AED 154. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Africa to get a rental car in are: Marrakech (AED 43/day), Cape Town (AED 46/day), and Rabat (AED 47/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Johannesburg should expect to spend around AED 48/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Africa is Johannesburg.

Popular car types in Africa

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Africa and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 27 April 2025.
Economy

Economy

AED 35+

Compact

Compact

AED 43+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 55+

Standard

Standard

AED 76+

SUV

SUV

AED 256+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 101+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 122+

Mini

Mini

AED 32+

Compare available car types for rental in Africa

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in 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 27 April 2025.

Small cars

AED 60 - AED 128

All Car Types

AED 142 - AED 285

To rent a small car in Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 88/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Africa (~AED 60/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 128/day). In fact, January is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Africa, renting a small car saves you 54% 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 Africa small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 162/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Africa (~AED 123/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 213/day). In fact, February is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Africa, renting a medium car saves you 15% 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 Africa medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 384/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Africa (~AED 313/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 516/day). In fact, June is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Africa, renting a large car is 51% 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 Africa large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 270/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Africa (~AED 189/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 392/day). In fact, February is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Africa, renting a SUV 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. Here are the best Africa SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 282/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a van in Africa (~AED 127/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~AED 494/day). In fact, March is about 56% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Africa, renting a van is 33% 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 Africa van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 413/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Africa (~AED 303/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 777/day). In fact, March is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Africa, renting a luxury car is 55% 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 Africa luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Ford KaAED 32/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Toyota YarisAED 35/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Suzuki SwiftAED 36/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift

Best Africa car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Africa. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. Data was last updated on 27 April 2025.
Ford KaAED 32/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Toyota YarisAED 35/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Suzuki SwiftAED 36/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Africa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 April 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Africa?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 148/day when booking a car hire in Africa. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 63/day from Autounion Car Rental, booked on Apr. 20.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Africa?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Africa from the following companies over the past two weeks: Budget (AED 61/day), Alamo (AED 66/day), and Hertz (AED 76/day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Africa for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Africa. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about AED 999 per week.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Africa for the best price?

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 53%. Aim to book your car hire at least 72 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Africa.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Africa?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Africa.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Africa for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car rental in Africa is AED 4,283 (AED 143/day) on average.

Small car rentals in Africa

Find small car rental deals in Africa from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Africa cost an average of AED 49 per day. Price data was last updated on 27 April 2025.
Ford KaAED 30/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Ford KaAED 32/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Nissan MicraAED 33/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra

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