Car Hire in South Africa
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These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 01:56 on 2020-10-26.
Travel Information
Language
IsiZulu,
IsiXhosa,
Afrikaans
IsiXhosa,
Afrikaans
Currency
ZAR
Dialing code
27
Average car hire length
6 days
Budget car hire price
£ 15.88 / per day
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Speed limit out of city centre
100 km/h
62 mi/h
Speed limit within city centre
40 km/h
25 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
One-way Car Hire in South Africa
Here are the most popular one-way car hire options for pickup in South Africa and drop off in another country:
- From South Africa to Namibia - 92 offers from £ 34.53 per day
- From South Africa to Lesotho - 10 offers from £ 20.72 per day
- From South Africa to Botswana - 35 offers from £ 24.09 per day
- From South Africa to Swaziland - 10 offers from £ 20.72 per day
Top 17 Most Popular Cities in South Africa
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Car Hire in Johannesburg starting at £ 7.43 per day
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Car Hire in Cape Town starting at £ 12.44 per day
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Car Hire in Durban starting at £ 9.02 per day
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Car Hire in Port Elizabeth starting at £ 6.79 per day
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Car Hire in Pretoria starting at £ 8.62 per day
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Car Hire in East London starting at £ 8.13 per day
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Car Hire in Nelspruit starting at £ 7.81 per day
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Car Hire in Bloemfontein starting at £ 7.43 per day
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Car Hire in Pietermaritzburg starting at £ 7.43 per day
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Car Hire in George starting at £ 7.75 per day
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Car Hire in Polokwane starting at £ 7.43 per day
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Car Hire in Richards Bay starting at £ 7.43 per day
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Car Hire in Kimberley starting at £ 7.43 per day
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Car Hire in Upington starting at £ 7.43 per day
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Car Hire in Stellenbosch starting at £ 8.62 per day
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Car Hire in Sishen starting at £ 7.25 per day
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Car Hire in Hermanus starting at £ 8.62 per day
Top 20 Most Popular Destinations in South Africa
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Car Hire at Cape Town Airport starting at £ 7.26 per day
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Car Hire at O.R. Tambo International Airport starting at £ 7.43 per day
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Car Hire at Johannesburg Lanseria Airport starting at £ 7.43 per day
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Car Hire at King Shaka International Airport starting at £ 7.81 per day
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Car Hire at Port Elizabeth Airport starting at £ 7.75 per day
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Car Hire at Wonderboom Airport starting at £ 9.43 per day
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Car Hire at East London Airport starting at £ 8.13 per day
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Car Hire in Cape Town (Downtown) starting at £ 12.44 per day
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Car Hire at Pietermaritzburg Airport starting at £ 7.43 per day
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Car Hire at Bloemfontein Airport starting at £ 7.43 per day
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Car Hire at George Airport starting at £ 7.75 per day
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Car Hire at Pretoria Hatfield starting at £ 8.62 per day
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Car Hire at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport starting at £ 7.81 per day
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Car Hire at Polokwane Airport starting at £ 7.43 per day
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Car Hire at Nelspruit Airport starting at £ 9.99 per day
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Car Hire in Port Elizabeth (Downtown) starting at £ 6.79 per day
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Car Hire at Richards Bay Airport starting at £ 7.43 per day
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Car Hire at Kimberley Airport starting at £ 7.43 per day
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Car Hire at Upington Airport starting at £ 7.43 per day
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Car Hire in East London (Downtown) starting at £ 7.12 per day
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in South Africa?
Our data show how prices for hiring a car in South Africa fluctuate depending on the time of the year. This graph can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in South Africa
The cheapest month to hire a car in South Africa is May with prices starting at £ 22.82 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is November with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 55.87. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 34. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in South Africa?
Hirers picking up a car in South Africa keep them for an average of 13 days during in January, while those picking up their cars in June keep them for an average of 7.
Average Hire Length in South Africa
What month is the most favoured for hiring a car in South Africa?
Though South Africa is popular for travellers all year long, the month for which the highest number of people search for a hire car is in October. in June is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in South Africa Compared to the Yearly Average
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly | Renault Clio | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Bidvest | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Renault Clio | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Firefly | Datsun Go | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Chevrolet Spark | 5 | Small cars | |
| Hertz | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Budget | VW Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Toyota RAV 4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Hertz | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Hertz | Toyota Fortuner | 5 | 1 | SUVs |
Top 9 Hire Companies in South Africa in 2020
Hertz
+270283124479
1 Myrtle Lane, Hermanus 7200
Working hours
Mon:09:00-16:00
Tue:09:00-16:00
Wed:09:00-16:00
Thu:09:00-16:00
Fri:09:00-16:00
Keddy
+27123423912
1011 PRETORIUS STREET
Working hours
Mon:06:00-20:00
Tue:06:00-20:00
Wed:06:00-20:00
Thu:06:00-20:00
Fri:06:00-20:00
Sat:07:00-17:00
Sun:07:00-17:00
SIXT
+27112309999
206 Dr Pixley Kaseme St, Durban Central, Durban 4001
Bidvest
+27283130526
34 Main Rd, Hermanus, 7200
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Europcar
+27123423912
1011 PRETORIUS STREET
Working hours
Mon:06:00-20:00
Tue:06:00-20:00
Wed:06:00-20:00
Thu:06:00-20:00
Fri:06:00-20:00
Sat:07:00-17:00
Sun:07:00-17:00
Avis
+27324368400
King Shaka Dr, La Mercy, 4407, South Africa
Working hours
Mon:06:00-20:30
Tue:06:00-20:30
Wed:06:00-20:30
Thu:06:00-20:30
Fri:06:00-20:30
Sat:07:00-20:30
Sun:07:00-20:30
Budget
+27324367800
King Shaka Int Airport La Mercy
Working hours
Mon:05:00-23:00
Tue:05:00-23:00
Wed:05:00-23:00
Thu:05:00-23:00
Fri:05:00-23:00
Sat:05:00-23:00
Sun:05:00-23:00
Thrifty ZA
+270123429033 / +270636940983
1301 Stanza Bopape Street, Hatfield, Pretoria, 1110
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:30-12:30
GreenMotion
+27119756790 / +27716800727
La Mercy 4407 Durban
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-11:00
