Car hire in South Africa

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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 providerBluu Car Rental
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentMarch
Best time to book4 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in South Africa could cost, we've pulled prices from Johannesburg.

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Find the cheapest time to hire a car in South Africa

The cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa is March, when the average cost per day is $ 15.902. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is December, when the average cost per day is $ 22.749. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in South Africa is June.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in South Africa could cost, we've pulled prices from Johannesburg.

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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 Luxury.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in South Africa is Bluu Car Rental. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Bluu Car Rental.

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 4 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are $ 26.527 a day and $ 126.525 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.