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Cheap Car Hire in Africa from R225
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Africa with a pick-up date of 19/9 and drop-off date of 19/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Africa car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Africa. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 September 2025.
Most popular company | GREEN MOTION |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | R557 |
Cheapest price per day | R225 |
Popular car types in Africa
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Africa and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 13 September 2025.
Economy
R225+
Compact
R263+
Intermediate
R265+
People carrier
R456+
Full-size SUV
R591+
Mini
R234+
Passenger van
R818+
Luxury
R848+
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Here are the best Africa luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Suzuki SwiftR225/day
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Renault ClioR227/day
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Kia RioR243/day
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Best car hire deals found in Africa
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Africa. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. Data was last updated on 13 September 2025.
Suzuki SwiftR225/day
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Renault ClioR227/day
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Volkswagen PoloR234/day
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Cheapflights insights for Africa car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Africa, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Africa?
Book your car hire in Africa 1 day before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R763/day on average when booked 1 day ahead, which saves you 1 570% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Africa?
Tempest Car Hire is currently the cheapest car hire company in Africa with deals as low as R176,44/day found in the past two weeks. Bluu is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R212,22/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Africa?
At Africa, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R695. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging R912 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Africa, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R695. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging R912 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
R717
February
R695
March
R716
April
R786
May
R758
June
R789
July
R805
August
R821
September
R889
October
R912
November
R829
December
R796
What car do most people hire in Africa?
SUV cars (Kia Sportage, for example) are the most popular in Africa. Premium (Mercedes-Benz C-Class) and Intermediate (Kia Sportage) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Africa.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Africa?
keddy by Europcar has 325 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Africa at 276.
What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Africa?
Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Africa, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 September 2025.
Out of all the popular cities in Africa, Port Elizabeth is the cheapest city to hire a car (R227/day). Other popular cities in Africa to get a cheap car hire are: Nelspruit (R252/day), East London (R288/day), and Cape Town (R320/day).
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Africa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 September 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Africa?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R492/day when booking a car hire in Africa. The absolute best deal a user found was for R245/day from U-Save, booked on Sep. 7.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Africa for a week from GREEN MOTION ?
Hiring a car in Africa for a week can be a great option for travel. GREEN MOTION , the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R3 972/week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Africa?
The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Africa it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Africa for a month?
Typically, a monthly car hire in Africa can be found for R17 023. You can find car hire deals to be on average R567 a day.