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Cheap Car Hire in Africa from R252

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 16/12 and drop-off date of 21/12. 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 2024

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 6 December 2024.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R840

Cheapest price per day

R252

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 6 December 2024.

Price

R241 - R438

Out of all the popular cities in Africa, Nelspruit is the cheapest city to hire a car in at just R241/day. Hiring a car in Nelspruit is 45% cheaper than hiring one in Zanzibar where the per day rate is around R438. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Africa to get a car hire in are: Bloemfontein (R290/day), Port Elizabeth (R341/day), and Cairo (R346/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travellers looking to hire a car in Cape Town should expect to spend around R422/day on their transportation. The most popular city to hire a car in Africa is Cape Town.

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 6 December 2024.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 100+

Compare available car types for rental in Africa

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Africa to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 December 2024.

Small cars

R452 - R802

All Car Types

R1 001 - R1 689

To hire a small car in Africa, you would pay an average price of R602/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Africa (~R452/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R802/day). In fact, August is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Africa, renting a small car saves you 55% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Africa small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 342/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Africa (~R1 169/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R1 739/day). In fact, November is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Africa, renting a medium car is 3% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Africa medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Africa, you would pay an average price of R2 202/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Africa (~R1 907/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R2 717/day). In fact, November is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Africa, renting a large car is 41% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Africa large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 509/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Africa (~R1 167/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R2 037/day). In fact, June is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Africa, renting a SUV is 14% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Africa SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 922/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in Africa (~R1 514/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R2 507/day). In fact, September is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Africa, renting a van is 32% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Africa van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 831/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Africa (~R1 305/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R2 593/day). In fact, July is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Africa, renting a pickup truck is 29% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in Africa, you would pay an average price of R2 468/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Africa (~R1 931/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R2 952/day). In fact, November is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Africa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Africa, renting a luxury car is 47% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Hyundai i20R266/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Hyundai i20R336/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Volkswagen PoloR341/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo

Best Africa car hire deals found

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 6 December 2024.
Hyundai i20R266/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Hyundai i20R336/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Volkswagen PoloR341/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Africa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 December 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Africa?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R897/day when booking a car hire in Africa. The absolute best deal a user found was for R338/day from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, booked on Dec. 1.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Africa?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Africa from the following companies over the past two weeks: Dollar (R402/day), Alamo (R442/day), and Tempest Car Hire (R476/day).

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

    Hiring a car in Africa for a week can be a great option for travel. Avis, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R4 596/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Africa for the best price?

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 40%. Aim to book your car hire at least 16 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Africa.

  • 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 698. You can find car hire deals to be on average R657 a day.

Small car hires in Africa

Find small car hire deals in Africa from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Africa cost an average of R288 per day. Price data was last updated on 6 December 2024.
Renault KwidR252/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Suzuki SwiftR256/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Kia PicantoR259/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Car hires by fuel type in Africa

Browse car hires by fuel type in Africa. Deals were last updated on 6 December 2024.

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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