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Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from RM 57

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 15/7 and drop-off date of 22/7. 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 15 June 2025.

Most common car type

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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 15 June 2025.

In South Africa, there are 1,362 active hire locations from 35 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in South Africa in the past week - currently priced from RM 57/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

RM 66+

Compact

Compact

RM 70+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 95+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 165+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 261+

Mini

Mini

RM 57+

Luxury

Luxury

RM 295+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 116+

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:

Perodua AxiaRM 57/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Proton SagaRM 66/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Honda JazzRM 70/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Jazz

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 RM 134. Data was last updated on 15 June 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in South Africa, including locations near Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Perodua AxiaRM 57/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Proton SagaRM 66/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Honda JazzRM 70/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Jazz

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 4 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 108/day – about 256% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in South Africa?

Europcar is currently the cheapest car hire company in South Africa with deals as low as RM 98.70/day found in the past two weeks. Alamo is another inexpensive option with rates as low as RM 184.83/day.

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

At South Africa, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just RM 109. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging RM 168 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In South Africa, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just RM 109. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging RM 168 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

RM 109

February

RM 114

March

RM 117

April

RM 126

May

RM 109

June

RM 127

July

RM 123

August

RM 119

September

RM 136

October

RM 168

November

RM 150

December

RM 146

What car do most people hire in South Africa?

SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Africa. Full-size cars (Mitsubishi Xpander or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Class Compact Van or similar).

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

keddy by Europcar has 139 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Bluu has the second-highest number of locations in South Africa at 114.

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 15 June 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving South Africa, including those serving the Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg area. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in South Africa, including locations around Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg.

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 reviews99 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

7.0
Good
24 reviews83 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.5

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

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 15 June 2025.
  • What side of the road do you drive on in South Africa?

    Cars in South Africa are to be driven on the left side of the road.

Car rentals by fuel type in South Africa

Browse car rentals by fuel type in South Africa. Deals were last updated on 15 June 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South Africa. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 42+

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