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South Africa car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

CarWiz

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

₹ 3,795

Cheapest price per day

₹ 1,078
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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 1,469 hire locations out of 43 hire agencies. Prices for a South Africa small car hire start from ₹ 1,078/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

₹ 1,078+

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Compact

Compact

₹ 1,197+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 1,601+

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Minivan

Minivan

₹ 2,889+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 4,802+

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Mini

Mini

₹ 1,100+

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Premium

Premium

₹ 4,753+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

₹ 5,557+

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Best car rental deals found in South Africa

Volkswagen Polo₹ 1,078/day
Volkswagen Polo
Found 10/25/26
Hyundai i10₹ 1,100/day
Hyundai i10
Found 10/25/26
Ford Ikon₹ 1,143/day
Ford Ikon
Found 10/25/26

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 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just ₹ 2,048/day – about 7,208% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in South Africa?

Tempest Car Hire is currently the cheapest car hire company in South Africa with deals as low as ₹ 11/day found in the past two weeks. CarWiz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ₹ 13/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa?

Planning to hire a car in South Africa? May is the cheapest month, costing about ₹ 2,267 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 2,919. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 2,528

February

₹ 2,623

March

₹ 2,658

April

₹ 2,658

May

₹ 2,267

June

₹ 2,385

July

₹ 2,706

August

₹ 2,919

September

₹ 2,812

October

₹ 2,801

November

₹ 2,682

December

₹ 2,872

What car do most people rent in South Africa?

SUV cars (Class Premium SUV 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 Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar).

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

Avis has 106 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Pace Car Rental has the second-highest number of locations in South Africa at 3.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in South Africa?

Among the most popular cities in South Africa, Port Elizabeth offers the lowest average rental price at just ₹ 1,335/day. Other affordable options include Durban (₹ 1,892/day), Johannesburg (₹ 2,053/day), and Cape Town (₹ 2,474/day).

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Top rental agencies in South Africa

Avis

8.0
Very Good
37 reviews•106 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.1

Europcar

5.8
Fair
20 reviews•90 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Thrifty

4.7
Mediocre
7 reviews•49 locations
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Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.7

Value

5.2

CABS Car Hire

6 locations
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Pace Car Rental

3 locations
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BOBO

2 locations
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U-Save

18 locations
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Al Wefaq

3 locations
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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 keddy by Europcar, and with prices around ₹ 2,027/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from keddy by Europcar is ECONOMY, which starts as low as ₹ 1,085/day.

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

    At ₹ 1,389/day, the cheapest car rental price in South Africa was found in Kempton Park. On average, Durban has the cheapest daily rental car price (₹ 2,505/day), which is 55% 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 (₹ 30+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 68+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 30+

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