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Cheap Car Hire in Africa from R211
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 3/10 and drop-off date of 31/10. 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 23 August 2025.
Most popular company | U-Save |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Mini |
Average price per day | R558 |
Cheapest price per day | R211 |
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 23 August 2025.
Economy
R246+
Compact
R238+
Intermediate
R284+
People carrier
R453+
Full-size SUV
R772+
Mini
R211+
Passenger van
R786+
Luxury
R934+
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Here are the best Africa luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Toyota AygoR211/day
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Suzuki Swift DzireR238/day
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Kia RioR246/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 23 August 2025.
Toyota AygoR211/day
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Suzuki Swift DzireR238/day
4
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Kia RioR246/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 R775/day on average when booked 1 day ahead, which saves you 1 590% 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 R153,85/day found in the past two weeks. Europcar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R212,58/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Africa?
At Africa, the best time to hire a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just R732. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging R936 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 March, with an average daily rate of just R732. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging R936 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
R733
February
R772
March
R732
April
R791
May
R764
June
R787
July
R816
August
R795
September
R880
October
R936
November
R836
December
R809
What car do most people hire in Africa?
Premium cars (Mercedes-Benz C-Class, for example) are the most popular in Africa. SUV (Kia Sportage) 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 23 August 2025.
Out of all the popular cities in Africa, East London is the cheapest city to hire a car (R304/day). Other popular cities in Africa to get a cheap car hire are: Cape Town (R312/day), Johannesburg (R327/day), and Bloemfontein (R330/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 23 August 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Africa?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R473/day when booking a car hire in Africa. The absolute best deal a user found was for R249/day from Dollar, booked on Aug. 17.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Africa for a week from Tempest Car Hire?
Hiring a car in Africa for a week can be a great option for travel. Tempest Car Hire, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R2 610/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 R11 186. You can find car hire deals to be on average R373 a day.