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Cheap Car Hire in Africa from R214

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 1/6 and drop-off date of 1/7. 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 27 April 2025.

Most popular company

Woodford

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R636

Cheapest price per day

R214

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 27 April 2025.

Price

R269 - R471

Out of all the popular cities in Africa, Mthatha is the cheapest city to hire a car in at just R269/day. Hiring a car in Mthatha is 43% cheaper than hiring one in Zanzibar where the per day rate is around R471. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Africa to get a car hire in are: Durban (R298/day), Johannesburg (R302/day), and George (R317/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 R438/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 27 April 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 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 27 April 2025.

Small cars

R448 - R713

All Car Types

R977 - R1 385

To hire a small car in Africa, you would pay an average price of R570/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Africa (~R448/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R713/day). In fact, August is about 22% 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 52% 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 271/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Africa (~R1 052/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 641/day). In fact, April is about 18% 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 8% 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 108/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Africa (~R1 894/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R2 367/day). In fact, July is about 11% 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 45% 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 354/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Africa (~R1 089/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R1 733/day). In fact, June is about 20% 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 857/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in Africa (~R1 495/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R2 304/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 856/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Africa (~R1 347/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R2 318/day). In fact, July is about 28% 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 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 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 353/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Africa (~R1 952/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R2 718/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 50% 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.

Volkswagen PoloR214/day
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Suzuki SwiftR224/day
2
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Suzuki Swift
Chevrolet SparkR234/day
2
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A/C
Chevrolet Spark

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 27 April 2025.
Volkswagen PoloR214/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Suzuki SwiftR224/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Chevrolet SparkR234/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Africa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 April 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Africa?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R600/day when booking a car hire in Africa. The absolute best deal a user found was for R337/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Apr. 20.

  • 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: Tempest Car Hire (R214/day), Europcar (R271/day), and U-Save (R289/day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Africa for a week from 1First Car Rental?

    Hiring a car in Africa for a week can be a great option for travel. 1First Car Rental, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R4 970/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 R21 298. You can find car hire deals to be on average R710 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 R283 per day. Price data was last updated on 27 April 2025.
Suzuki SwiftR224/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Suzuki SwiftR225/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Chevrolet SparkR226/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark

Car hires by fuel type in Africa

Browse car hires by fuel type in Africa. Deals were last updated on 27 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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