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Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from ₹ 1,050
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 4/11 and drop-off date of 4/12. 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 28 October 2025.
Most popular company | Alamo |
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Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | ₹ 3,808 |
Cheapest price per day | ₹ 1,050 |
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 28 October 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Africa this past week from 1,407 hire locations out of 37 hire agencies. Prices for a South Africa small car hire start from ₹ 1,050/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
₹ 1,106+
Compact
₹ 1,305+
Intermediate
₹ 1,361+
Full-size
₹ 9,870+
Minivan
₹ 2,389+
Full-size SUV
₹ 4,871+
Mini
₹ 1,050+
Premium
₹ 3,396+
Compare car rental deals in South Africa by type
Here are the best South Africa small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best South Africa medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best South Africa SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best South Africa van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best South Africa luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Hyundai i10₹ 1,050/day
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Ford Ka₹ 1,106/day
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Hyundai Xcent₹ 1,305/day
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Best car rental deals found in South Africa
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 ₹ 2,603. Data was last updated on 28 October 2025.
Hyundai i10₹ 1,050/day
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Ford Ka₹ 1,106/day
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Hyundai Xcent₹ 1,305/day
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Cheapflights insights for South Africa car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in South Africa, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in South Africa?
For the best savings on car hire in South Africa, make your reservation 20 days before pickup. The average price then is just ₹ 2,291/day – about 7,547% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in South Africa?
Woodford is currently the cheapest car hire company in South Africa with deals as low as ₹ 999/day found in the past two weeks. Europcar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ₹ 1,120/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa?
Planning to hire a car in South Africa? July is the cheapest month, costing about ₹ 2,357 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 3,095. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
₹ 2,500
February
₹ 2,589
March
₹ 2,633
April
₹ 2,732
May
₹ 2,495
June
₹ 2,544
July
₹ 2,357
August
₹ 2,511
September
₹ 2,533
October
₹ 2,743
November
₹ 2,963
December
₹ 3,095
What car do most people rent in South Africa?
Economy cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Africa. Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in South Africa?
keddy by Europcar has 140 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Bluu has the second-highest number of locations in South Africa at 119.
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 718 pickup locations in South Africa to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 October 2025.
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 28 October 2025.
Firefly
2 reviews•65 locations
Bluu
119 locations
keddy by Europcar
2 reviews•140 locations
1First Car Rental
4 reviews•78 locations
Budget
28 reviews•99 locations
Avis
26 reviews•108 locations
Hertz
13 reviews•50 locations
Sixt
18 reviews•59 locations
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 28 October 2025.
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 keddy by Europcar, and with prices around ₹ 1,980/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from keddy by Europcar is ECONOMY, which starts as low as ₹ 1,391/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in South Africa?
At ₹ 1,715/day, the cheapest car rental price in South Africa was found in Cape Town. On average, Cape Town has the cheapest daily rental car price (₹ 3,144/day), which is 36% below average price for cities in South Africa.
What side of the road do you drive on in South Africa?
Cars travel on the left side of the road in South Africa.
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 28 October 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 (₹ 16+).
Hybrid
₹ 45+
Petrol/Diesel
₹ 16+