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Car rental in South Africa

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Car rental companies in South Africa

First Car Rental
Woodford
Sixt
Budget
Firefly
Enterprise
Avis
Thrifty
Greenmotion

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Top rated car rental companies in South Africa

Based on genuine ratings and reviews from travelers

First Car Rental
South Africa
8.8, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Excellent, How previous travelers rated First Car Rental, 11,243 reviews
Customer ratings
  • Value for money
  • Helpfulness
  • Pick-up speed
Woodford
South Africa
8.7, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Excellent, How previous travelers rated Woodford, 8,108 reviews
Customer ratings
  • Value for money
  • Helpfulness
  • Pick-up speed
Firefly
South Africa
8.7, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Excellent, How previous travelers rated Firefly, 5,074 reviews
Customer ratings
  • Value for money
  • Helpfulness
  • Pick-up speed
Enterprise
South Africa
8.6, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Excellent, How previous travelers rated Enterprise, 1,381 reviews
Customer ratings
  • Value for money
  • Helpfulness
  • Pick-up speed
Sixt
South Africa
8.6, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Excellent, How previous travelers rated Sixt, 2,917 reviews
Customer ratings
  • Value for money
  • Helpfulness
  • Pick-up speed
Thrifty
South Africa
8.5, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Excellent, How previous travelers rated Thrifty, 5,538 reviews
Customer ratings
  • Value for money
  • Helpfulness
  • Pick-up speed
Budget
South Africa
8.5, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Excellent, How previous travelers rated Budget, 14,331 reviews
Customer ratings
  • Value for money
  • Helpfulness
  • Pick-up speed
Avis
South Africa
8.3, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Very good, How previous travelers rated Avis, 9,487 reviews
Customer ratings
  • Value for money
  • Helpfulness
  • Pick-up speed
Greenmotion
South Africa
7.7, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Good, How previous travelers rated Greenmotion, 2,387 reviews
Customer ratings
  • Value for money
  • Helpfulness
  • Pick-up speed
Ratings indicate the average score across the country. Service may vary by location.

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Car rental in South Africa: things to know

The most booked company over the past month
First Car Rental
The most popular to book
Small car
Average daily price for Small car
$24 per day
3 days
Typical rental term
Possible with some companies
One-way rental

Frequently asked questions

Based on the average daily cost of $36, a week will cost about $250.
Based on the average daily cost of $36, a month will cost about $1,073.
Small is the most popular car group to rent in South Africa, followed by medium and SUV.
On average, renting a small car in South Africa costs $24 a day.
On average, renting a medium car in South Africa costs $26 a day.
On average, renting a SUV in South Africa costs $49 a day.
Based on our bookings, there are at least 17 car rental companies available in South Africa, including these:
In the past 6 months, 17 rental companies were offering the cheapest rates for small car on our site:
Our users often pick up their car in these locations:
It's usually possible to return rental cars to a different location, but it depends on each company’s policy and might cost extra. The most popular brands in South Africa that allow one-way rentals are Budget, Avis, and Sixt.
We make it easy to find a rental that’ll fit your needs. Here’s what we offer:
  • Huge selection of cars – from compact vehicles to SUVs
  • Support in 30+ languages
  • Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up time on most bookings.

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