Southern Africa car hire

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Cheap car hire in Southern Africa

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Suzuki Swift car
Suzuki Swift
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
$17/day
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Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
$22/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
$84/day
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Hyundai i10 car
Hyundai i10
or similar Small
2
2
2/4
M
$19/day
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Class Compact Van car
Class Compact Van
or similar Van
5
2
4-5
M
$91/day
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Audi A4 car
Audi A4
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
M
$73/day
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Toyota Hilux car
Toyota Hilux
or similar Pickup truck
5
3
2/4
M
$47/day
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BMW X3 car
BMW X3
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
M
$82/day
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Toyota Urban Cruiser car
Toyota Urban Cruiser
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
$33/day
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Kia Sportage car
Kia Sportage
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$42/day
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Toyota RAV4 car
Toyota RAV4
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$61/day
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Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.
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Most popular agency

CarWiz

Most popular car type

Compact

Average price

$71/day

Good deal

$54/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?

Full-size cars (Toyota Fortuner or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Southern Africa. Full-size cars in Southern Africa cost $225/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as $77/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 $66/day. October is the most expensive month to hire a car in Southern Africa when prices are $90/day on average, which tends to be 85% 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 $54 or less
  • Mini hire cars in Southern Africa are around 48% 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 $139 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 (47% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in Southern Africa), Nelspruit (16%) and Windhoek (12%).

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

    On average a car hire in Southern Africa costs $974 per week ($139 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 $4,173 per month ($139 per day).

Car hire directory

  • keddy

    keddy by Europcar car hire locations in Southern Africa

    45 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car hire locations in Southern Africa

    40 Locations

  • europcar

    Europcar car hire locations in Southern Africa

    36 Locations

  • avis

    Avis car hire locations in Southern Africa

    35 Locations

  • bidvest

    Bidvest car hire locations in Southern Africa

    34 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car hire locations in Southern Africa

    33 Locations

  • bluu

    Bluu car hire locations in Southern Africa

    30 Locations

  • sixtrentacar

    Sixt car hire locations in Southern Africa

    22 Locations

  • firefly

    Firefly car hire locations in Southern Africa

    20 Locations

  • hertz

    Hertz car hire locations in Southern Africa

    19 Locations

  • 1firstcarrental

    1First Car Rental car hire locations in Southern Africa

    18 Locations

  • thrifty

    Thrifty car hire locations in Southern Africa

    16 Locations

Car hire locations in Southern Africa

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