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Cheap Car Hire in Africa from R229

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 25/4 and drop-off date of 4/6. 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 6 April 2025.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R632

Cheapest price per day

R229

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 April 2025.

Price

R276 - R472

Out of all the popular cities in Africa, Mthatha is the cheapest city to hire a car in at just R276/day. Hiring a car in Mthatha is 42% cheaper than hiring one in Windhoek where the per day rate is around R472. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Africa to get a car hire in are: Port Louis (R323/day), George (R325/day), and Kimberley (R338/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 R419/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 April 2025.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Passenger van

Passenger van

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 April 2025.

Small cars

R459 - R699

All Car Types

R928 - R1 380

To hire a small car in Africa, you would pay an average price of R572/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Africa (~R459/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R699/day). In fact, August is about 20% 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 53% 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 327/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Africa (~R1 156/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 680/day). In fact, April 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 10% 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 191/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Africa (~R1 973/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R2 540/day). In fact, July is about 10% 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 46% 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 SUV in Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 421/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Africa (~R1 131/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R1 970/day). In fact, June is about 21% 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 16% 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 893/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in Africa (~R1 534/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R2 229/day). In fact, September is about 20% 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 37% 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 917/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Africa (~R1 379/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R2 577/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 38% 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 pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Africa, you would pay an average price of R2 433/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Africa (~R1 997/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R2 730/day). In fact, November is about 18% 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 51% 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.

Renault KwidR229/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Suzuki CiazR235/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Toyota Corolla QuestR256/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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 April 2025.
Renault KwidR229/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Suzuki CiazR235/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Toyota Corolla QuestR256/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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 April 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Africa?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R599/day when booking a car hire in Africa. The absolute best deal a user found was for R275/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Mar. 30.

  • 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: Hertz (R235/day), Avis (R266/day), and Tempest Car Hire (R278/day).

  • 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 R6 845/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 39%. Aim to book your car hire at least 44 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 R29 337. You can find car hire deals to be on average R978 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 R295 per day. Price data was last updated on 6 April 2025.
Renault KwidR229/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Kia PicantoR248/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Renault KwidR258/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid

Car hires by fuel type in Africa

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