
Cheap Car Hire in Africa from R185
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 1/7 and drop-off date of 1/8. 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.
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 7 June 2025.
Most popular company | Tempest Car Hire |
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Most common car type | Mini |
Average price per day | R521 |
Cheapest price per day | R185 |
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 7 June 2025.
Price | R263 - R419 |
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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 7 June 2025.
Small cars | R431 - R680 | |
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All Car Types | R971 - R1 319 |
To hire a small car in Africa, you would pay an average price of R548/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Africa (~R431/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R680/day). In fact, May 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 174/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Africa (~R886/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 517/day). In fact, May is about 25% 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 5% 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 R1 951/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Africa (~R1 711/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R2 253/day). In fact, July is about 13% 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 43% 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 282/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Africa (~R1 049/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R1 650/day). In fact, June is about 19% 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 13% 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 742/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in Africa (~R1 393/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R2 081/day). In fact, September is about 21% 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 36% 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 696/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Africa (~R1 268/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R2 217/day). In fact, June is about 26% 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 34% 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 202/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Africa (~R1 841/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R2 487/day). In fact, April is about 17% 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 49% 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.
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 7 June 2025.
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Africa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 June 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Africa?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R460/day when booking a car hire in Africa. The absolute best deal a user found was for R236/day from U-Save, booked on Jun. 1.
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 347/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 R10 058. You can find car hire deals to be on average R335 a day.