Africa

Cheap Car Hire in Africa from R326

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 2/2 and drop-off date of 12/2. 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 2026

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 26 January 2026.

Most popular company

Woodford

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R718

Cheapest price per day

R326

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 26 January 2026.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

R2 395+

Full-size

Full-size

R1 201+

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

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Here are the best Africa small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

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Here are the best Africa pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Africa luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai AtosR326/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai Atos
Hyundai i10R326/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Toyota Corolla CrossR349/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Cross

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 26 January 2026.
Hyundai AtosR326/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos
Hyundai i10R326/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Toyota Corolla CrossR349/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Cross

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 8 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R710/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 1 456% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Africa?

Europcar is currently the cheapest car hire company in Africa with deals as low as R217,58/day found in the past two weeks. Sixt is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R263,66/day.

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

At Africa, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R700. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R773 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 January, with an average daily rate of just R700. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R773 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

R700

February

R713

March

R711

April

R701

May

R730

June

R737

July

R773

August

R769

September

R734

October

R720

November

R765

December

R725

What car do most people hire in Africa?

Premium cars (Mercedes-Benz C-Class, for example) are the most popular in Africa. Mini (Mini Hatch) and Luxury (Mercedes-Benz C-Class) 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 331 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Africa at 279.

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 26 January 2026.

Out of all the popular cities in Africa, Port Louis is the cheapest city to hire a car (R336/day). Other popular cities in Africa to get a cheap car hire are: Johannesburg (R347/day), George (R361/day), and Zanzibar (R369/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 26 January 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Africa?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R566/day when booking a car hire in Africa. The absolute best deal a user found was for R351/day from Europcar, booked on Jan. 24.

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

    Hiring a car in Africa for a week can be a great option for travel. Europcar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R4 467/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 R19 146. You can find car hire deals to be on average R638 a day.

Car hires by fuel type in Africa

Browse car hires by fuel type in Africa. Deals were last updated on 26 January 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Africa. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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