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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.
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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 7 June 2025.

Most popular company

Tempest Car Hire

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

Out of all the popular cities in Africa, Durban is the cheapest city to hire a car in at just R263/day. Hiring a car in Durban is 37% cheaper than hiring one in Zanzibar where the per day rate is around R419. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Africa to get a car hire in are: Cape Town (R299/day), Port Elizabeth (R304/day), and East London (R305/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 R299/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 7 June 2025.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

R2 099+

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

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

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.

Suzuki SwiftR185/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Toyota YarisR199/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Datsun GoR205/day
2
M
A/C
Datsun Go

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.
Suzuki SwiftR185/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Toyota YarisR199/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Datsun GoR205/day
2
M
A/C
Datsun Go

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.

Car hires by fuel type in Africa

Browse car hires by fuel type in Africa. Deals were last updated on 7 June 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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