Southern Africa car hire

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Cheap car hire in Southern Africa

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Class Economy Car car
Class Economy Car
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
$26/day
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Toyota Agya car
Toyota Agya
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
$25/day
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Toyota Corolla Quest car
Toyota Corolla Quest
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
M
$24/day
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Suzuki Ertiga car
Suzuki Ertiga
or similar Van
5
3
4-5
M
$35/day
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Toyota Fortuner car
Toyota Fortuner
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
M
$86/day
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Chevrolet Spark car
Chevrolet Spark
or similar Small
2
2
2/4
M
$23/day
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Hyundai Staria car
Hyundai Staria
or similar Van
5
2
4-5
M
$147/day
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Audi A4 car
Audi A4
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
M
$81/day
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Toyota Hilux car
Toyota Hilux
or similar Pickup truck
5
3
2/4
M
$34/day
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BMW X3 car
BMW X3
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
M
$102/day
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Toyota Urban Cruiser car
Toyota Urban Cruiser
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
$35/day
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Class Standard SUV car
Class Standard SUV
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$47/day
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Nissan Qashqai car
Nissan Qashqai
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$49/day
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Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.
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Compact
$69/day
$47/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Southern Africa car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Southern Africa with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Southern Africa?

You should book your car hire in Southern Africa around 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the most popular car to hire in Southern Africa?

SUV cars (Toyota Urban Cruiser or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Southern Africa. SUV cars in Southern Africa cost $56/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as $31/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Southern Africa?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Southern Africa is February at an average cost of $61/day. October is the most expensive month to hire a car in Southern Africa when prices are $88/day on average, which tends to be 89% above the yearly average hire price for Southern Africa.
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Top tips for hiring a car in Southern Africa

  • 25% of our users found a car hire in Southern Africa for $47 or less
  • Mini hire cars in Southern Africa are around 49% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Southern Africa

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Southern Africa?

    On average a car hire in Southern Africa costs $177 per day.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Southern Africa?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • Where should I hire a car in Southern Africa?

    Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in Southern Africa are Harare (44% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in Southern Africa), Nelspruit (21%) and Windhoek (16%).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Southern Africa?

    On average a car hire in Southern Africa costs $1,238 per week ($177 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Southern Africa?

    On average a car hire in Southern Africa costs $5,306 per month ($177 per day).

Car hire directory

  • keddy

    keddy by Europcar car hire locations in Southern Africa

    38 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car hire locations in Southern Africa

    37 Locations

  • europcar

    Europcar car hire locations in Southern Africa

    33 Locations

  • avis

    Avis car hire locations in Southern Africa

    32 Locations

  • bidvest

    Bidvest car hire locations in Southern Africa

    31 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car hire locations in Southern Africa

    30 Locations

  • bluu

    Bluu car hire locations in Southern Africa

    29 Locations

  • sixtrentacar

    Sixt car hire locations in Southern Africa

    20 Locations

  • 1firstcarrental

    1First Car Rental car hire locations in Southern Africa

    17 Locations

  • firefly

    Firefly car hire locations in Southern Africa

    16 Locations

  • hertz

    Hertz car hire locations in Southern Africa

    15 Locations

  • thrifty

    Thrifty car hire locations in Southern Africa

    14 Locations

Car hire locations in Southern Africa

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