What are the car rental prices for popular cities in South Africa?
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 710 pickup locations in South Africa to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on December 1, 2023.
Price
₱592 - ₱2,071
Out of all the popular cities in South Africa, Cape Town is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just ₱592/day. Renting a car in Cape Town is 71% cheaper than renting one in Port Elizabeth where the per day rate is around ₱2,071. Other fairly inexpensive cities in South Africa to get a rental car in are: Johannesburg (₱740/day), Durban (₱889/day), and Port Elizabeth (₱2,071/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Durban should expect to spend around ₱889/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in South Africa is Durban.
What is the cheapest time to rent a car in South Africa?
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in South Africa and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on December 1, 2023.
January
₱1,552
February
₱1,996
March
₱1,663
April
₱1,663
May
₱1,441
June
₱1,386
July
₱1,441
August
₱1,497
September
₱1,386
October
₱1,386
November
₱1,386
December
₱1,774
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is February. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
Compare available car types for rental in South Africa
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in South Africa to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on December 1, 2023.
Small cars
₱911 - ₱3,991
All Car Types
₱1,301 - ₱3,991
To rent a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of ₱1,201/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a small car in South Africa (~₱911/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~₱3,991/day).
In fact, September is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Africa, renting a small car saves you 14% in costs.
Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
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 December 1, 2023.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the South Africa region, including those located within the George, East London and Pretoria area. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in South Africa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on December 1, 2023.
Which car rental company is considered to be the best in South Africa?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (10.0 rating), keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating) and 1First Car Rental (9.5 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in South Africa.
What is the most popular car rental provider in South Africa?
The most popular rental car company at South Africa is Hertz. With prices on SUV starting at ₱1,388/day about 350% more people book with Hertz than other companies in the country.|1#The most popular rental car company in South Africa is Hertz. With prices on SUV starting at ₱1,388/day about 350% more people book with Hertz than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in South Africa?
At ₱1,239/day, it is 28% cheaper on average to rent a car in Johannesburg than any other city in South Africa. The cheapest price found in South Africa was for ₱701/day in Johannesburg.
What side of the road do you drive on in South Africa?
Cars travel on the left side of the road in South Africa.
Airport car rentals in South Africa
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