Africa

Cheap Car Hire in Africa from ₹ 1,072

Cape Town, South Africa
9 Dec — 16 Dec
Driver's age: 26-65
Cape Town, South Africa
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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 2 December 2023.

Price

₹ 1,281 - ₹ 6,315

Out of all the popular cities in Africa, Cape Town is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just ₹ 1,281/day. Renting a car in Cape Town is 80% cheaper than renting one in Abidjan where the per day rate is around ₹ 6,315. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Africa to get a rental car in are: Cairo (₹ 1,587/day), Johannesburg (₹ 1,602/day), and Port Louis (₹ 1,854/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Cape Town should expect to spend around ₹ 1,281/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Africa is Cape Town.

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 2 December 2023.

Small cars

₹ 2,300 - ₹ 3,626

All Car Types

₹ 5,183 - ₹ 10,940

To hire a small car in Africa, you would pay an average price of ₹ 2,991/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Africa (~₹ 2,300/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~₹ 3,626/day). In fact, March is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Africa, hiring a small car saves you 59% 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 hire a medium car in Africa, you would pay an average price of ₹ 5,421/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Africa (~₹ 3,378/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 7,499/day). In fact, August is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Africa, hiring a medium car saves you 24% 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 hire a large car in Africa, you would pay an average price of ₹ 8,863/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Africa (~₹ 6,539/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~₹ 11,607/day). In fact, August is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Africa, hiring a large car is 20% 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 hire a SUV in Africa, you would pay an average price of ₹ 6,968/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Africa (~₹ 5,144/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~₹ 10,375/day). In fact, September is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Africa, hiring a SUV saves you 3% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Africa, you would pay an average price of ₹ 10,656/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a van in Africa (~₹ 5,064/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~₹ 22,624/day). In fact, August is about 53% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Africa, hiring a van is 34% 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 luxury car in Africa, you would pay an average price of ₹ 12,047/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Africa (~₹ 9,620/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~₹ 22,624/day). In fact, October is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Africa, hiring 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 Africa luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

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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 2 December 2023.

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Africa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 December 2023.

What is the cheapest hire car found in Africa?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 2,011/day when booking a car hire in Africa. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 1,542/day from Hertz, booked on Nov. 26.

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: Avis (₹ 1,758/day), Alamo (₹ 1,797/day), and Hertz (₹ 3,406/day).

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

Europcar is one of the most popular car hire companies in Africa, offering car hire for around ₹ 39,743 per week on average.

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 51%. Aim to book your car hire at least 73 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Africa.

Can I rent a car for a month in Africa?

Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Africa however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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

The average cost of a car rental in Africa for a month is ₹ 170,327. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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 ₹ 1,383 per day. Price data was last updated on 2 December 2023.
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