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 21 September 2026.
Most popular company | Sixt |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | HK$248 |
Cheapest price per day | HK$110 |
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in South Africa, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
HK$212
February
HK$222
March
HK$215
April
HK$226
May
HK$187
June
HK$196
July
HK$233
August
HK$227
September
HK$240
October
HK$216
November
HK$249
December
HK$223
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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 21 September 2026.
With an average price of HK$120/day, Firefly is the most popular car hire provider in South Africa, booking 88% 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 (33% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in East London for just HK$146/day.
In South Africa, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.
