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 3 September 2026.
Most popular company | Avis |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | HK$233 |
Cheapest price per day | HK$179 |
At HK$179/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in South Africa in the past week. Out of 43 car hire agencies operating in South Africa, there are, in total, 1,481 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:
Economy
HK$187+
Compact
HK$179+
Intermediate
HK$184+
People carrier
HK$471+
Full-size SUV
HK$681+
Premium
HK$809+
Passenger van
HK$827+
Compact SUV
HK$275+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in South Africa, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
HK$215
February
HK$224
March
HK$214
April
HK$226
May
HK$188
June
HK$195
July
HK$232
August
HK$226
September
HK$240
October
HK$226
November
HK$241
December
HK$227
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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 3 September 2026.
With an average price of HK$227/day, Sixt 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 (29% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Johannesburg for just HK$128/day.
In South Africa, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.