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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 July 14, 2025.

Most common car type

Economy

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 16 days before pickup. The average price then is just ₱1,350/day – about 4,870% less than the yearly average.

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 ₱1,322 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₱1,800. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₱1,350

February

₱1,463

March

₱1,463

April

₱1,575

May

₱1,322

June

₱1,350

July

₱1,463

August

₱1,435

September

₱1,604

October

₱1,772

November

₱1,744

December

₱1,800

What car do most people rent in South Africa?

Economy rentals (Class Economy Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Africa. Compact rentals (Toyota Corolla Quest or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini rentals (Hyundai i10 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 July 14, 2025.

keddy by Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews140 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

Firefly

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews65 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Thrifty

10.0
Wonderful
7 reviews44 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

1First Car Rental

9.6
Wonderful
4 reviews77 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.6

Budget

8.7
Very good
29 reviews99 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.4

Avis

7.9
Good
26 reviews105 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.0

Europcar

7.0
Good
24 reviews85 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.5

Sixt

6.7
Okay
18 reviews58 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.7

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 July 14, 2025.
  • What is the most popular car rental provider in South Africa?

    The most popular rental car company at South Africa is U-Save. With prices on MINI starting at ₱1,040/day about 20% more people book with U-Save than other companies in the country.|1#The most popular rental car company in South Africa is U-Save. With prices on MINI starting at ₱1,040/day about 20% more people book with U-Save 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in South Africa

Browse car rentals by fuel type in South Africa. Deals were last updated on July 14, 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South Africa. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

₱71+

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