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
Toyota Agya car
Toyota Agya
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
$22/day
Toyota Corolla Quest car
Toyota Corolla Quest
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
M
$26/day
Ford Ranger car
Ford Ranger
or similar Large
5
2
2/4
M
$184/day
Suzuki Ertiga car
Suzuki Ertiga
or similar Van
5
3
4-5
M
$36/day
Toyota Fortuner car
Toyota Fortuner
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
M
$83/day
Hyundai i10 car
Hyundai i10
or similar Small
2
2
2/4
M
$20/day
BMW 3 Series car
BMW 3 Series
or similar Luxury
5
5
2/4
M
$94/day
Volkswagen Multivan car
Volkswagen Multivan
or similar Van
5
2
4-5
M
$103/day
Audi A4 car
Audi A4
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
M
$75/day
Toyota Hilux car
Toyota Hilux
or similar Pickup truck
5
3
2/4
M
$37/day
BMW X3 car
BMW X3
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
M
$81/day
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
M
$29/day
Toyota Urban Cruiser car
Toyota Urban Cruiser
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
$32/day
Kia Sportage car
Kia Sportage
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$44/day
Toyota RAV4 car
Toyota RAV4
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$61/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.
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Most popular car type

Average price

Good deal

CarWiz
Compact
$59/day
$46/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?

Economy cars (Hyundai i20 or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Southern Africa. Economy cars in Southern Africa cost $40/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as $23/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 $86/day on average, which tends to be 86% above the yearly average hire price for Southern Africa.

Top tips for hiring a car in Southern Africa

  • 25% of our users found a car hire in Southern Africa for $46 or less
  • Mini hire cars in Southern Africa are around 43% 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 $172 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 (38% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in Southern Africa), George (18%) and Nelspruit (15%).

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

    On average a car hire in Southern Africa costs $1,203 per week ($172 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 $5,157 per month ($172 per day).

Car hire directory

  • keddy

    keddy by Europcar car hire locations in Southern Africa

    43 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car hire locations in Southern Africa

    38 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

    33 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car hire locations in Southern Africa

    33 Locations

  • bluu

    Bluu car hire locations in Southern Africa

    28 Locations

  • firefly

    Firefly car hire locations in Southern Africa

    20 Locations

  • sixtrentacar

    Sixt 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

    17 Locations

  • thrifty

    Thrifty car hire locations in Southern Africa

    16 Locations

Car hire locations in Southern Africa

Search for cheap car hire in Southern Africa with KAYAK and hire a car that suits you best. KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites to help you find and book the best car rental at locations across Southern Africa.

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