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 March 24, 2025.
Most common car type | Mini |
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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in South Africa?
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in South Africa and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on March 24, 2025.
January
₱1,547
February
₱1,719
March
₱1,661
April
₱1,833
May
₱1,833
June
₱1,776
July
₱1,719
August
₱1,604
September
₱1,776
October
₱1,833
November
₱1,719
December
₱1,948
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
Compare available car types for rental in South Africa
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in South Africa to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on March 24, 2025.
Small cars | ₱783 - ₱2,217 | |
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All Car Types | ₱783 - ₱3,923 |
To rent a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of ₱1,070/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a small car in South Africa (~₱783/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~₱2,217/day). In fact, April is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Africa, renting a small car saves you 34% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
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 March 24, 2025.
keddy by Europcar
Bluu
Avis
Bidvest
Budget
Europcar
Sunnycars
1First Car Rental
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 March 24, 2025.
Which car rental company is considered to be the best in South Africa?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (10.0 rating), Firefly (10.0 rating) and keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in South Africa.
What is the most popular car rental provider in South Africa?
The most popular rental car company at South Africa is Europcar. With prices on MINI starting at ₱1,343/day about 33% more people book with Europcar than other companies in the country.|1#The most popular rental car company in South Africa is Europcar. With prices on MINI starting at ₱1,343/day about 33% more people book with Europcar than other companies in the country.
What side of the road do you drive on in South Africa?
Cars travel on the left side of the road in South Africa.