Renting a Car in South Africa
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Discover the most popular rental cars in South Africa right now. We compare trusted rental brands and update prices nonstop. Easily find the best-value option for your trip, from compact city cars to spacious SUVs.
mini
Petrol
•Manual
From €10.08 / day
BLUU Car Rental
€10.08 / day
Sixt
€11.43 / day
Budget
€11.65 / day
economy
Petrol
•Manual
From €11.26 / day
Greenmotion
€11.26 / day
economy
Petrol
•Manual
From €12.35 / day
BLUU Car Rental
€12.35 / day
Sixt
€15.58 / day
Avis
€18.84 / day
mini
Petrol
•Manual
From €12.48 / day
Greenmotion
€12.48 / day
compact
Petrol
•Manual
From €13.52 / day
BLUU Car Rental
€13.52 / day
Hertz
€18.63 / day
Avis
€20.67 / day
economy
Petrol
•Automatic
From €14.41 / day
BLUU Car Rental
€14.41 / day
Hertz
€19.53 / day
Hertz South Africa
€22.20 / day
compact
Petrol
•Manual
From €14.50 / day
Carwiz
€14.50 / day
mini
Petrol
•Automatic
From €17.03 / day
Hertz
€17.03 / day
Hertz South Africa
€18.51 / day
Europcar
€19.44 / day
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Find car rental offices across South Africa’s main cities and airports. We compare trusted car rental companies nationwide, showing real-time availability and transparent prices.
Explore the map to explore locations near you, from city centres, train stations and airports, and choose the most convenient place to pick up or return your rental car.
Browse all locations where you can rent a car across South Africa, including major cities and airports. Find up-to-date car rental prices from trusted rental companies, compare options side by side, and book the best deal for your itinerary.
Eastern Cape
Free State
Gauteng
Kwazulu Natal
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
North West
Northern Cape
Western Cape
Lowest average rates: October from €12.46 / day
What are the costs of a rental car in South Africa? Prices strongly depend on the time of year. In October average daily prices for rental cars start around €12.46. The prices are higher in the peak season (April), with a lowest average price of €37.10 per day. The absolute lowest price we observed in market data during the full year, was €9.73 per day.
The chart below shows the lowest average daily price for each month of the year, so you can directly see at what time of year the prices for rental cars in South Africa are affordable.
Because exploring South Africa should feel like freedom, not logistics. At Road Trip Car, we make renting a car easy, transparent, and worry-free, with trusted local partners and 24/7 support wherever your journey takes you.
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Quick answers to the most frequently asked questions about renting a car in South Africa.
Car rental prices in South Africa vary by season. Average daily rates range from €12.46 in October to €37.10 in April. The lowest daily rate we've recorded is €9.73.
The cheapest time to rent a car in South Africa is currently October, with an average price of €12.46 per day.
Car hire prices in South Africa are currently at their highest in April, with an average price of €37.10 per day. If you are looking to rent a car during that period, we advise to check our prices frequently, or to book now and cancel and re-book when prices have potentially dropped.
Availability is currently best in October and there is a low supply of rental cars in August.
Via Road Trip Car you have access to 91 car rental locations in South Africa, with multiple offices per location, covering all major airports, train stations, and city centers.
We compare leading global and local car rental providers in South Africa to help you find the right deal for your travels, such as:
keddy by Europcar
Europcar RSA and Namibia
Europcar
Avis
BLUU Car Rental
Alamo
Sixt
National
Budget
Hertz South Africa
Hertz
Carwiz
Enterprise
Greenmotion
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