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South Africa car rentals in 2026

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 29, 2026.

Most popular company

Woodford

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

₱1,610

Cheapest price per day

₱642
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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 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just ₱1,464/day – about 4,735% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest rental car company in South Africa?

CarWiz is currently the cheapest rental car company in South Africa with deals as low as ₱878.44/day found in the past two weeks. Woodford is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ₱951.85/day.

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

Planning a car rental in South Africa? September is the cheapest month, costing about ₱1,705 per day. In contrast, March is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₱1,965. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₱1,785

February

₱1,865

March

₱1,965

April

₱1,885

May

₱1,725

June

₱1,785

July

₱1,905

August

₱1,885

September

₱1,705

October

₱1,785

November

₱1,745

December

₱1,825

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

keddy by Europcar has 142 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Bluu has the second highest number of locations in South Africa at 126.

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across South Africa, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 729 pickup locations in South Africa to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on March 29, 2026.
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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 29, 2026.

Firefly

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•67 locations
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.5

Bluu

126 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•142 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

1First Car Rental

9.4
Wonderful
4 reviews•77 locations
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Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.4

Budget

8.4
Very good
28 reviews•98 locations
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Avis

7.9
Good
26 reviews•107 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.6
Good
13 reviews•51 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.7

Sixt

7.0
Good
18 reviews•61 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

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 29, 2026.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in South Africa?

    At ₱1,919/day, it is 10% cheaper on average to rent a car in Cape Town than any other city in South Africa. The cheapest price found in South Africa was for ₱1,045/day in Cape Town.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in South Africa?

    Cars travel on the left side of the road in South Africa.

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