South Africa car hire

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Cheap car hire in South Africa

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Class Compact Crossover car
Class Compact Crossover
or similar Small
Passengers count 4 adult passengers
Bags count 2 large bags
Number of doors 2/4 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
R548/day
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Toyota Corolla Quest car
Toyota Corolla Quest
or similar Medium
Passengers count 5 adult passengers
Bags count 3 large bags
Number of doors 4-5 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
R372/day
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Class Standard Crossover car
Class Standard Crossover
or similar Medium
Passengers count 5 adult passengers
Bags count 3 large bags
Number of doors 2/4 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
R2 173/day
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Ford Ranger car
Ford Ranger
or similar Large
Passengers count 5 adult passengers
Bags count 2 large bags
Number of doors 2/4 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
R814/day
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Suzuki Jimny car
Suzuki Jimny
or similar 4x4
Passengers count 2 adult passengers
Bags count 2 large bags
Number of doors 4-5 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
R574/day
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Toyota Rumion car
Toyota Rumion
or similar Van
Passengers count 5 adult passengers
Bags count 3 large bags
Number of doors 4-5 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
R474/day
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Toyota Fortuner car
Toyota Fortuner
or similar 4x4
Passengers count 5 adult passengers
Bags count 2 large bags
Number of doors 4-5 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
R819/day
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BMW 3 Series car
BMW 3 Series
or similar Luxury
Passengers count 5 adult passengers
Bags count 5 large bags
Number of doors 2/4 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
R935/day
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Class Standard Van car
Class Standard Van
or similar Van
Passengers count 5 adult passengers
Bags count 3 large bags
Number of doors 4-5 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
R814/day
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class car
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
or similar Luxury
Passengers count 5 adult passengers
Bags count 5 large bags
Number of doors 4-5 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
R880/day
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Toyota Hilux car
Toyota Hilux
or similar Pickup truck
Passengers count 5 adult passengers
Bags count 3 large bags
Number of doors 2/4 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
R523/day
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Class Premium SUV car
Class Premium SUV
or similar 4x4
Passengers count 5 adult passengers
Bags count 5 large bags
Number of doors 4-5 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
R880/day
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Hyundai Venue car
Hyundai Venue
or similar 4x4
Passengers count 4 adult passengers
Bags count 2 large bags
Number of doors 4-5 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
R364/day
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Ford Territory car
Ford Territory
or similar Luxury
Passengers count 5 adult passengers
Bags count 5 large bags
Number of doors 4-5 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
R453/day
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Class Standard SUV car
Class Standard SUV
or similar 4x4
Passengers count 5 adult passengers
Bags count 3 large bags
Number of doors 4-5 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
R563/day
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Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
Passengers count 5 adult passengers
Bags count 5 large bags
Number of doors 2/4 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
R628/day
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Nissan X-Trail car
Nissan X-Trail
or similar 4x4
Passengers count 5 adult passengers
Bags count 3 large bags
Number of doors 4-5 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
R756/day
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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo car
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo
or similar Commercial
Passengers count 5 adult passengers
Bags count 2 large bags
Number of doors 2/4 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
R13 387/day
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Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.
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Woodford
Small
R735/day
R558/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for South Africa car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in South Africa with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in South Africa?

You should book your car hire in South Africa around 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in South Africa?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest hire cars were found at Europcar (R218,38/day), Sixt (R264,64/day), and Bluu (R273,18/day).

What is the most popular car to hire in South Africa?

Hires in the Small category (Class Mini Car or similar) are the most popular option in South Africa, costing R453/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as R309/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in South Africa?

The cheapest month to hire a car in South Africa is January at an average cost of R458/day. May is the most expensive month to hire a car in South Africa when prices are R560/day on average, which tends to be 1 650% above the yearly average hire price for South Africa.

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

keddy by Europcar operates 141 locations in South Africa, more than any other car hire company.

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Top tips for hiring a car in South Africa

  • Navigating the wide South African road network means that you need to understand the different types of roads. The N-routes are national roads that connect large cities and often have tolls. If you take the N1 all the way from Johannesburg to Cape Town, you will drive 1,400 km (more than 850 miles). The R-routes are divided highways, while D-routes are local roads that vary in quality and may require a four-wheel drive to handle them.
  • If you are bringing your children to South Africa, you need to be aware that any child under the age of three or under 21 kg (about 45 lbs.) must be traveling in a car seat. Children over the age of three are required to wear a seatbelt. Before you leave the airport, you will need to restrain your child in the appropriate child seat, so it is recommended that you bring your own car seat or rent one from your car hire agency for around 192 ZAR (13 USD) per day.
  • If you are keen to cross the border in your rental car in South Africa, you must obtain permission from your car hire agency, and you will owe an additional fee. You may be allowed to cross over to Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe.
  • If you need to park your rental car in South Africa, you will find a good choice of spaces in towns and cities, mainly multi-story car lots, along with others at shopping centers. There are also roadside parking spaces, which are metered and which often have attendants.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in South Africa for R558 or less
  • Small hire cars in South Africa are around 26% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in South Africa

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South Africa?

    On average a car hire in South Africa costs R735 per day.

  • How can I find car hires near me in South Africa?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • Where should I hire a car in South Africa?

    Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in South Africa are Cape Town (32% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in South Africa), Johannesburg (23%) and George (10%).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in South Africa?

    On average a car hire in South Africa costs R5 144 per week (R735 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in South Africa?

    On average a car hire in South Africa costs R22 047 per month (R735 per day).

  • What is driving like in South Africa?

    When you rent a car in South Africa, you need to remember to drive on the left-hand side of the road. On traffic circles, you will need to give way to the right; however, at four-way stops the driver has priority. All road signs are in English, and there are toll roads connecting national routes to major cities with fees that start from 4.50 ZAR (0.30 USD). It is mandatory to wear a seatbelt when you are driving, and you are not permitted to use a mobile phone unless you have a hands-free kit.

  • How old do you have to be to hire a car in South Africa?

    The age restriction for renting a car in South Africa is 23 years old, and you must have held your license for at least two years. If you are under 25 years old, you may incur a surcharge. You will need to show your valid driver’s license along with your passport to rent a car.

  • How much does petrol cost in South Africa?

    You will find that the average price of petrol is 16.44 ZAR (1.11 USD) per liter or 4.20 USD per gallon, when you rent a car in South Africa. Because the price of fuel is fixed by the government, you do not need to search for the lowest rate at petrol stations. You will find that petrol stations are full-service and open seven days a week from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, with some open 24h.

  • What are the speed limits in South Africa?

    Before you drive on South African roads, you need to know the national speed limits. On national roads and other major routes, the maximum speed limit is 120 km/h (74 mph), while on rural roads, you may travel up to 100 km/h (62 mph). Through towns and cities, the maximum speed limit is 60 km/h (37 mph).

Car hire directory

  • keddy

    keddy by Europcar car hire locations in South Africa

    142 Locations

  • bluu

    Bluu car hire locations in South Africa

    128 Locations

  • avis

    Avis car hire locations in South Africa

    108 Locations

  • bidvest

    Bidvest car hire locations in South Africa

    105 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car hire locations in South Africa

    103 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car hire locations in South Africa

    98 Locations

  • europcar

    Europcar car hire locations in South Africa

    90 Locations

  • 1firstcarrental

    1First Car Rental car hire locations in South Africa

    84 Locations

  • firefly

    Firefly car hire locations in South Africa

    69 Locations

  • sixtrentacar

    Sixt car hire locations in South Africa

    64 Locations

  • tempest

    Tempest Car Hire car hire locations in South Africa

    55 Locations

  • hertz

    Hertz car hire locations in South Africa

    51 Locations

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The rates displayed include all taxes and fees for hire cars for the class listed and were found by KAYAK users in the last 48 hours. Offers are subject to change and may not be available on all car hires listed or dates of travel. Some hire car providers charge additional fees for other services (GPS, infant car seats, etc.). Please check the website of the respective hire car provider.