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Cheap Car Hire in Africa from R212

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 31/7 and drop-off date of 9/8. 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 12 July 2025.

Most popular company

Tempest Car Hire

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R548

Cheapest price per day

R212

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 12 July 2025.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Luxury

Luxury

Compare car hire deals in Africa by type

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

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

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

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

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:

Toyota AygoR212/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo
Ford KaR214/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Nissan MicraR241/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Micra

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 12 July 2025.
Toyota AygoR212/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo
Ford KaR214/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Kia RioR216/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio

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 R741/day on average when booked 1 day ahead, which saves you 1 578% 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 R157,34/day found in the past two weeks. Bluu is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R214,49/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 R719. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging R953 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 R719. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging R953 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

R720

February

R751

March

R719

April

R778

May

R745

June

R780

July

R752

August

R746

September

R888

October

R953

November

R826

December

R804

What car do most people hire in Africa?

Premium cars (Audi A4, for example) are the most popular in Africa. SUV (Kia Sportage) and Economy (Hyundai Accent) 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 270.

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 12 July 2025.

Out of all the popular cities in Africa, Durban is the cheapest city to hire a car (R272/day). Other popular cities in Africa to get a cheap car hire are: Port Louis (R278/day), Cape Town (R288/day), and East London (R290/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 12 July 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Africa?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R452/day when booking a car hire in Africa. The absolute best deal a user found was for R217/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Jul. 6.

  • 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 288/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 R9 806. You can find car hire deals to be on average R327 a day.

Car hires by fuel type in Africa

Browse car hires by fuel type in Africa. Deals were last updated on 12 July 2025.

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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