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 September 16, 2025.
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Cheapflights insights for South Africa car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in South Africa, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I rent a car in South Africa?
For the best savings on car rentals in South Africa, make your reservation 64 days before pickup. The average price then is just ₱1,371/day – about 5,018% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest rental car company in South Africa?
Europcar is currently the cheapest rental car company in South Africa with deals as low as ₱1,399.91/day found in the past two weeks. Hertz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ₱1,454.19/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa?
Planning a car rental in South Africa? May is the cheapest month, costing about ₱1,343 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₱1,771. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
₱1,371
February
₱1,457
March
₱1,486
April
₱1,600
May
₱1,343
June
₱1,371
July
₱1,486
August
₱1,514
September
₱1,543
October
₱1,686
November
₱1,743
December
₱1,771
What car do most people rent in South Africa?
SUV rentals (BMW X3 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Africa. Premium rentals (BMW X3 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate rentals (Kia Sportage or similar).
Which car rental company has the most locations in South Africa?
keddy by Europcar has 140 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Bluu has the second highest number of locations in South Africa at 114.
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 September 16, 2025.
Firefly
Bluu
keddy by Europcar
1First Car Rental
Budget
Avis
Hertz
Sixt
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 September 16, 2025.
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 COMPACT starting at ₱1,400/day about 20% 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 COMPACT starting at ₱1,400/day about 20% 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.