Car hire in South Africa

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South Africa car hire at a glance

Most popular providerBluu Car Rental
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
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Cheapest month to rentFebruary
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in South Africa could cost, we've pulled prices from Pretoria.

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The cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa is February, when the average cost per day is GH¢240. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is March, when the average cost per day is GH¢261. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in South Africa is November.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in South Africa could cost, we've pulled prices from Pretoria.

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Car hire in South Africa: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in South Africa, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in South Africa you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in South Africa is First Rent a Car. You can rent a car with them for GH¢983 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about First Rent a Car, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in South Africa depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in South Africa, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in South Africa. First, you need to decide where in South Africa you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in South Africa. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in South Africa you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Johannesburg. On average, it costs GH¢769 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is GH¢231 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in South Africa

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in South Africa is Luxury.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in South Africa is Bluu Car Rental. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Bluu Car Rental.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are GH¢240 a day and GH¢1,071 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in South Africa you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of South Africa. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in South Africa is Johannesburg. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Pretoria.

Hire a car long term in South Africa

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in South Africa with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.