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Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from ₹ 1,010

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 18/5 and drop-off date of 25/5. 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 13 May 2025.

Most popular company

CarWiz

Most common car type

Premium

Average price per day

₹ 3,314

Cheapest price per day

₹ 1,010

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

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 659 pickup locations in South Africa to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 May 2025.

Price

₹ 1,654 - ₹ 5,480

Out of all the popular cities in South Africa, Johannesburg is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just ₹ 1,654/day. Renting a car in Johannesburg is 70% cheaper than renting one in George where the per day rate is around ₹ 5,480. Other fairly inexpensive cities in South Africa to get a rental car in are: Cape Town (₹ 2,135/day), Nelspruit (₹ 3,468/day), and George (₹ 5,480/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 ₹ 2,135/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in South Africa is Cape Town.

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 13 May 2025.

January

₹ 2,291

February

₹ 2,546

March

₹ 2,376

April

₹ 2,546

May

₹ 2,376

June

₹ 2,546

July

₹ 2,546

August

₹ 2,376

September

₹ 2,546

October

₹ 2,715

November

₹ 2,546

December

₹ 2,885

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 13 May 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Africa this past week from 1,360 hire locations out of 35 hire agencies. Prices for a South Africa small car hire start from ₹ 1,010/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

₹ 1,046+

Compact

Compact

₹ 1,035+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 1,274+

Minivan

Minivan

₹ 2,081+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 2,807+

Mini

Mini

₹ 1,010+

Passenger van

Passenger van

₹ 3,809+

Luxury

Luxury

₹ 4,068+

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 13 May 2025.

Small cars

₹ 2,365 - ₹ 3,360

All Car Types

₹ 4,591 - ₹ 6,972

To hire a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of ₹ 2,775/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Africa (~₹ 2,365/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~₹ 3,360/day). In fact, April is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Africa, hiring a small car saves you 50% 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 hire a medium car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of ₹ 4,718/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Africa (~₹ 3,643/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 5,816/day). In fact, April is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Africa, hiring a medium car saves you 14% 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 hire a large car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of ₹ 8,175/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Africa (~₹ 6,823/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~₹ 9,886/day). In fact, March is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Africa, hiring a large car 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 SUV in South Africa, you would pay an average price of ₹ 6,285/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Africa (~₹ 4,904/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~₹ 7,728/day). In fact, March is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Africa, hiring a SUV is 14% 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 hire a van in South Africa, you would pay an average price of ₹ 7,771/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a van in South Africa (~₹ 6,054/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 10,597/day). In fact, June is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Africa, hiring a van is 30% 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 South Africa, you would pay an average price of ₹ 7,948/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in South Africa (~₹ 6,364/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 13,480/day). In fact, January is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Africa, hiring a luxury car is 32% 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 i10₹ 1,010/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i20₹ 1,035/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Ford Ikon₹ 1,108/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ikon

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 13 May 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in South Africa, including locations near Cape Town, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

keddy by Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews139 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

Firefly

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews65 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Thrifty

10.0
Wonderful
7 reviews44 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

1First Car Rental

9.6
Wonderful
4 reviews76 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.6

Budget

8.7
Very Good
29 reviews98 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.4

Avis

7.9
Good
26 reviews105 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.0

Europcar

6.8
Okay
23 reviews82 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.4

Hertz

6.8
Okay
14 reviews50 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.1

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 ₹ 2,627. Data was last updated on 13 May 2025.
These are some of the best options we've found for those looking for car rentals in South Africa, including options within a close proximity to Cape Town, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Hyundai i10₹ 1,010/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i20₹ 1,035/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Ford Ikon₹ 1,046/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ikon

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 13 May 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 1First Car Rental, and with prices around ₹ 3,628/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from 1First Car Rental is INTERMEDIATE, which starts as low as ₹ 2,807/day.

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

    At ₹ 1,470/day, the cheapest car rental price in South Africa was found in Johannesburg. On average, Nelspruit has the cheapest daily rental car price (₹ 3,468/day), which is 27% 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 13 May 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 (₹ 40+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 63+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 40+

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