Cheap Car Hire in South Africa from $18

To hire a small car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of $40/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Africa (~$33/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$48/day). In fact, November is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Africa, hiring a small car saves you 47% 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. Here are the best South Africa small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of $76/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Africa (~$56/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$94/day). In fact, August is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Africa, hiring a medium car is 3% more expensive. 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. Here are the best South Africa medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of $137/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Africa (~$103/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$171/day). In fact, May is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Africa, hiring a large car is 46% more expensive. 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.

To hire a SUV in South Africa, you would pay an average price of $81/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Africa (~$62/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$103/day). In fact, May is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Africa, hiring a SUV is 8% more expensive. 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. Here are the best South Africa SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in South Africa, you would pay an average price of $112/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in South Africa (~$80/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$143/day). In fact, November is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Africa, hiring a van is 34% more expensive. 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. Here are the best South Africa van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in South Africa, you would pay an average price of $175/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in South Africa (~$140/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$222/day). In fact, May is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for South Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Africa, hiring a luxury car is 58% more expensive. 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.

Mitsubishi Mirage$18/day

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Toyota Yaris$21/day

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• Should I hire a car in South Africa?

  Hiring a car in South Africa is one of the best ways to explore the country. The country is home to several famous driving routes that are best explored with your own vehicle. For example, the Garden Route is a multi-day trip that takes travellers through national parks and along the country's coastline. There are also several areas in South Africa where you can do your own self-drive safari. You'll generally need to hire specific vehicles for this with some major international companies such as Avis offering this service. With your own vehicle, you'll have the freedom to explore South Africa at your own pace and you'll be able to visit places that are harder to reach via public transport.

• What is driving like in South Africa?

  Toll roads are quite common throughout the country. Your vehicle will likely be equipped with an e-tag that will add the cost of your tolls to your total costs. Petrol stations can be found frequently along the roads, even in more rural areas, but it's still a good idea to fuel up before a long drive. In South Africa, an attendant will usually fill your tank up. While planning your route, pay attention to the various types of roads. N and M roads are national roads and motorways respectively, and they are generally very well-maintained. N roads are usually toll roads. R roads are highways that may have potholes or other damage, and D roads are local roads that may be unsealed.

• How old do you have to be to hire a car in South Africa?

  Drivers must be at least 18 years old to hire a car in South Africa and most companies require you to have held a full licence for at least one year. Some companies will only hire vehicles to drivers over 21 or 23 years old, and most will add a young driver's surcharge for any driver under the age of 25. You will need to present a valid driving licence (written in English) and a credit card that matches the name on the licence. If your licence is not in English, you will also need an International Driving Permit. Make sure to keep your driving licence and passport on you at all times when driving in South Africa.

• Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Africa?

  Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (10.0 rating), keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating) and 1First Car Rental (9.5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Africa.

• What is the most popular car hire provider in South Africa?

  When hiring a car in South Africa, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Europcar, and with prices around $31/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Europcar is ECONOMY, which starts as low as $19/day.

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

  When visiting South Africa, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in East London where rental cars typically will cost around $24/day (67% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in South Africa was found in Johannesburg for just $19/day.

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

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