South Africa

Cheap Car Rentals in South Africa from HK$164

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 28-12 and drop-off date of 2-1. 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 20 December 2025.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

HK$187

Cheapest price per day

HK$164

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 20 December 2025.

At HK$164/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in South Africa in the past week. Out of 37 car hire agencies operating in South Africa, there are, in total, 1,434 hire locations. View below for 2 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

HK$164+

Compact

Compact

HK$181+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$315+

People carrier

People carrier

HK$387+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$1,060+

Mini

Mini

HK$214+

Premium

Premium

HK$707+

Passenger van

Passenger van

HK$765+

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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

BYD e6HK$164/day
2
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A/C
BYD e6
BYD e6HK$230/day
2
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A/C
BYD e6
Toyota CorollaHK$233/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

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 HK$350. Data was last updated on 20 December 2025.
BYD e6HK$164/day
2
M
A/C
BYD e6
BYD e6HK$230/day
2
M
A/C
BYD e6
Toyota CorollaHK$233/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

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 rentals in South Africa, make your reservation 28 days before pickup. The average price then is just HK$182/day – about 532% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in South Africa?

In South Africa, the most affordable car hire company right now is Avis, offering prices from just HK$28.33/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Europcar, with rates starting at HK$105.36/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 February, with an average daily rate of just HK$196. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging HK$302 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 February, with an average daily rate of just HK$196. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging HK$302 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

HK$210

February

HK$196

March

HK$229

April

HK$302

May

HK$227

June

HK$233

July

HK$198

August

HK$203

September

HK$210

October

HK$215

November

HK$232

December

HK$242

What car do most people rent in South Africa?

The most popular types of cars to hire in South Africa are the following: Mini cars (Suzuki Swift or similar), Economy cars (Toyota Yaris or similar), and Full-size cars (Toyota Fortuner or similar).

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

keddy by Europcar has 141 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Bluu has the second-highest number of locations in South Africa at 127.

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 20 December 2025.

Firefly

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews66 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

Bluu

127 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews141 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

1First Car Rental

9.3
Wonderful
4 reviews78 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

Budget

8.4
Very Good
28 reviews99 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Avis

7.9
Good
27 reviews108 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.8

Hertz

7.6
Good
13 reviews50 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

8.0

Sixt

7.0
Good
18 reviews60 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

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 20 December 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in South Africa?

    With an average price of HK$160/day, Europcar is the most popular car hire provider in South Africa, booking 389% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    When visiting South Africa, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Cape Town where rental cars typically will cost around HK$189/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Africa was found in Cape Town for just HK$130/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in South Africa?

    In South Africa, drivers are expected to drive 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 20 December 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

HK$331+

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