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 ₹ 2,218/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Europcar is ECONOMY, which starts as low as ₹ 1,448/day.

What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in South Africa?

At ₹ 1,312/day, the cheapest car rental price in South Africa was found in Port Elizabeth. On average, Port Elizabeth has the cheapest daily rental car price (₹ 2,444/day), which is 14% 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.

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South Africa car rentals in 2025

Most popular company	Europcar
Most common car type	Economy
Average price per day	₹ 2,842
Cheapest price per day	₹ 1,198

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Popular car types in South Africa

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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Africa this past week from 1,434 hire locations out of 37 hire agencies. Prices for a South Africa small car hire start from ₹ 1,198/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

₹ 1,213+

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Compact

₹ 1,198+

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Intermediate

₹ 1,473+

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SUV

₹ 8,227+

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Minivan

₹ 2,918+

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Full-size SUV

₹ 5,025+

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Mini

₹ 1,170+

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Premium

₹ 4,748+

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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:

Ford EcoSport₹ 1,198/day

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Hyundai i10₹ 1,375/day

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Best car rental deals found in South Africa

Ford EcoSport₹ 1,198/day

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Suzuki Swift₹ 1,213/day

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Hyundai i10₹ 1,375/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 5 days before pickup. The average price then is just ₹ 2,285/day – about 7,627% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in South Africa?

Avis is currently the cheapest car hire company in South Africa with deals as low as ₹ 321/day found in the past two weeks. Hertz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ₹ 923/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 ₹ 2,413 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 3,100. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 2,537

February

₹ 2,638

March

₹ 2,672

April

₹ 2,785

May

₹ 2,542

June

₹ 2,604

July

₹ 2,413

August

₹ 2,582

September

₹ 2,604

October

₹ 2,762

November

₹ 2,762

December

₹ 3,100

What car do most people rent in South Africa?

Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Africa. Economy cars (Suzuki Swift or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Toyota Rumion or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in South Africa?

keddy by Europcar has 141 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Bluu has the second-highest number of locations in South Africa at 127.

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Top rental agencies in South Africa

Firefly

10.0

Wonderful

2 reviews•66 locations

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Firefly Locations in South Africa

Bluu

127 locations

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Bluu Locations in South Africa

keddy by Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

2 reviews•141 locations

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keddy by Europcar Locations in South Africa

1First Car Rental

9.3

Wonderful

4 reviews•78 locations

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Budget

8.4

Very Good

28 reviews•99 locations

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Avis

7.9

Good

27 reviews•108 locations

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Recent reviews

8.0

Very Good|Sept 2023

Easy hire convenience. Thank you.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

The car promised was not available when I went to pick up the car. I was to pay $469 and got charged $662. I brought the car back with 7/8 of a tank of gas instead of it being full. This was in part because I kept getting lost when I tried returning the car. I guess 1/8 of a tank of gas in South Africa is $200 Canadian dollars. I will not rent from Avis again.

1 out of 9

Hertz

7.6

Good

13 reviews•50 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Quick easy , convenient

8.0

Very Good|Oct 2021

2 things were not good. I booked to collect a car at 2pm on Sunday and was then told 2 hours before collection that the branch closed at 1. I was unable to change my plans to get there by one so I had to collect the next day only Dropping at the airport was very difficult to see where to drop as the signage is distant and faint.

1 out of 5

Sixt

7.0

Good

18 reviews•60 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2025

Friendliness and helpfulness got from the SANI SIXT staff and made everything to be easier for me to get the car

2.0

Poor|Jan 2025

Not overcgharging & allowing me to obtain my refund

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

After-hours drop-off was not clear, so I waited the extra 30 minutes until the branch opened to return. The return agent, nonetheless, was quick and courteous. While I refilled the tank before returning the vehicle, I was charged another R100 (about US$5.50) after return to top up the tank, even though the gauge was on Full. The distance-to-empty on the dashboard was higher when I returned it than when I received it.

2.0

Poor|May 2022

Kayak quoted me $95 for this car rental, I ended up with a $500 charge on my Amex.

1 out of 6

Car rental FAQs

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 ₹ 2,218/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Europcar is ECONOMY, which starts as low as ₹ 1,448/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in South Africa?
At ₹ 1,312/day, the cheapest car rental price in South Africa was found in Port Elizabeth. On average, Port Elizabeth has the cheapest daily rental car price (₹ 2,444/day), which is 14% 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

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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 (₹ 85+).

Hybrid

₹ 88+

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Petrol/Diesel

₹ 85+

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