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 August 2026.
Most popular company | Woodford |
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Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | HK$256 |
Cheapest price per day | HK$105 |
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in South Africa, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
HK$214
February
HK$219
March
HK$219
April
HK$217
May
HK$191
June
HK$198
July
HK$215
August
HK$220
September
HK$221
October
HK$238
November
HK$219
December
HK$214
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in South Africa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 August 2026.
With an average price of HK$148/day, GREEN MOTION is the most popular car hire provider in South Africa, booking 125% more hire cars than any other provider.
When visiting South Africa, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in East London where rental cars typically will cost around HK$167/day (37% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Johannesburg for just HK$124/day.
In South Africa, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.
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 (HK$18+).
Hybrid
HK$65+
Petrol/Diesel
HK$18+
