Car hire in South Africa
Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rental in South Africa
Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more
Find South Africa car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change
South Africa car hire at a glance
| Most popular provider | First - Car Rental |
|---|---|
| Most popular car | Premium/Luxury, 4-5 doors |
| Pick-up points | 78, Johannesburg is most popular |
| Cheapest price found | ฿478 per day, Johannesburg |
| Cheapest month to rent | June |
| Best time to book | 3 weeks before |
Cities in South Africa
Take a look at the different cities in South Africa you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.Airports in South Africa
If you’re flying to South Africa it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.Find the best car rental deal in South Africa
Find the cheapest time to hire a car in South Africa
The cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa is June, when the average cost per day is ฿717. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is July, when the average cost per day is ฿871. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in South Africa is September.Explore South Africa
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Car hire in South Africa: FAQs
Getting the cheapest car rental in South Africa
Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.Pick the right ride
Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in South Africa is Premium, Motor home .
Compare across companies
The most popular companies in South Africa are First - Car Rental, Carwiz and Firefly powered by Hertz. The cheapest company we've found is National. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.
Get your timing right
It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 3 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are ฿478 a day and ฿409 a week.
Be flexible
Not sure where in South Africa you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of South Africa. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in South Africa is Johannesburg. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Johannesburg.
Hire a car long term in South Africa
Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.
Save on fuel
You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in South Africa with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.
