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Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from AED 47

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 22/3 and drop-off date of 6/4. 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 21 February 2025.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

AED 144

Cheapest price per day

AED 47

South Africa car rental prices in popular cities

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across South Africa, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 798 pickup locations in South Africa to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Price

AED 33 - AED 73

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 February 2025.

January

AED 99

February

AED 113

March

AED 113

April

AED 121

May

AED 121

June

AED 113

July

AED 110

August

AED 106

September

AED 113

October

AED 121

November

AED 113

December

AED 124

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 21 February 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Africa this past week from 1,344 hire locations out of 35 hire agencies. Prices for a South Africa small car hire start from AED 47/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 61+

Compact

Compact

AED 87+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 133+

Standard

Standard

AED 88+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 188+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 322+

Mini

Mini

AED 60+

Premium

Premium

AED 265+

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 February 2025.

Small cars

AED 95 - AED 154

All Car Types

AED 154 - AED 255

To rent a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 110/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a small car in South Africa (~AED 95/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 154/day). In fact, December is about 15% 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 46% 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 AED 203/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in South Africa (~AED 154/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 290/day). In fact, May is about 25% 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 1% 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 AED 313/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a large car in South Africa (~AED 228/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~AED 358/day). In fact, October is about 28% 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 35% 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 AED 230/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in South Africa (~AED 163/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 293/day). In fact, November is about 30% 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 11% 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 AED 240/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a van in South Africa (~AED 238/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~AED 380/day). In fact, April is about 1% 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 15% 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 luxury car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 345/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in South Africa (~AED 320/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~AED 473/day). In fact, June is about 8% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Africa, renting a luxury car is 41% 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai AccentAED 47/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Kia PicantoAED 56/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Nissan SunnyAED 57/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Sunny

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 February 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the South Africa region, including those located within the Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban area. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

keddy by Europcar

139 locations

Bluu

114 locations

Avis

108 locations

Bidvest

104 locations

Budget

99 locations

Europcar

81 locations

Sunnycars

77 locations

1First Car Rental

76 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 AED 149. Data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
These are some of the most attractive deals we've found on rental cars within the South Africa region, including options close to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the rental, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Hyundai AccentAED 47/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Kia PicantoAED 56/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Nissan SunnyAED 57/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Sunny

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 February 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?

    When hiring a car in South Africa, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Europcar, and with prices around AED 71/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Europcar is ECONOMY, which starts as low as AED 53/day.

  • 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 AED 59/day (48% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Johannesburg for just AED 47/day.

  • 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 AED 64 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
Kia PicantoAED 47/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 47/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 52/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

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 21 February 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 (AED 21+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 75+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 21+

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