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

On average a car hire in Southern Africa costs $69 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 Cape Town (46% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in Southern Africa), Johannesburg (32%) and Durban (11%).

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

On average a car hire in Southern Africa costs $483 per week ($69 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 $2,069 per month ($69 per day).

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These are the best prices for 22-29 May.

Class Economy Car

or similar Small

4-5

$17/day

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Suzuki Swift Dzire

or similar Small

4-5

$15/day

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Toyota Corolla Quest

or similar Medium

4-5

$21/day

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Ford Ranger

or similar Large

2/4

$83/day

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Hyundai Creta

or similar SUV

4-5

$262/day

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Toyota Rumion

or similar Van

4-5

$31/day

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Class Full-size SUV

or similar SUV

4-5

$37/day

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Suzuki Celerio

or similar Small

4-5

$18/day

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BMW 3 Series

or similar Luxury

2/4

$59/day

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Hyundai Staria

or similar Van

4-5

$57/day

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Audi A4

or similar Luxury

4-5

$65/day

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Isuzu D-Max

or similar Pickup truck

2/4

$233/day

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BMW X3

or similar SUV

4-5

$64/day

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Hyundai Venue

or similar SUV

4-5

$24/day

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Class Intermediate SUV

or similar SUV

4-5

$35/day

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Class Standard SUV

or similar SUV

4-5

$35/day

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Booking Insights

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 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

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

Hires in the Small category (Kia Picanto or similar) are the most popular option in Southern Africa, costing $38/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as $18/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Southern Africa is December at an average cost of $58/day. September is the most expensive month to hire a car in Southern Africa when prices are $67/day on average, which tends to be 52% above the yearly average hire price for Southern Africa.

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Most popular agency	Most popular car type	Average price	Good deal
GREEN MOTION	Small	$68/day	$50/day

25% of our users found a car hire in Southern Africa for $50 or less
Small hire cars in Southern Africa are around 55% cheaper than other car types, on average

How much does it cost to hire a car in Southern Africa?
On average a car hire in Southern Africa costs $69 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 Cape Town (46% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in Southern Africa), Johannesburg (32%) and Durban (11%).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Southern Africa?
On average a car hire in Southern Africa costs $483 per week ($69 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 $2,069 per month ($69 per day).

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Bidvest car hire locations in Southern Africa
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Bluu car hire locations in Southern Africa
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Thrifty car hire locations in Southern Africa
24 Locations
Sixt car hire locations in Southern Africa
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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 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

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

Hires in the Small category (Kia Picanto or similar) are the most popular option in Southern Africa, costing $38/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as $18/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Southern Africa is December at an average cost of $58/day. September is the most expensive month to hire a car in Southern Africa when prices are $67/day on average, which tends to be 52% above the yearly average hire price for Southern Africa.

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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 $69 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 Cape Town (46% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in Southern Africa), Johannesburg (32%) and Durban (11%).

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

On average a car hire in Southern Africa costs $483 per week ($69 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 $2,069 per month ($69 per day).

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Budget car hire locations in Southern Africa

Firefly car hire locations in Southern Africa

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