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Car hire South Africa

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Car hire South Africa

CarhireSaving South Africa is an independent car hire comparison site. Our system compares prices from well-known car hire companies. As a customer, you can always reserve your hire car through us at a competitive rate.

Car rental offers in South Africa

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in South Africa.

Car type
Mini
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Station wagon
Passenger van
SUV
Suzuki Celerio
Or similar
For example: Suzuki Celerio
Our best deals
  1. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 9 /day
  2. Green Motion
    From £ 10 /day
  3. First Car
    From £ 11 /day
Kia Picanto
Or similar
For example: Kia Picanto
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 10 /day
  2. Tempest
    From £ 10 /day
  3. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 13 /day
Suzuki S-Presso
Or similar
For example: Suzuki S-Presso
Our best deals
  1. First Car
    From £ 10 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 16 /day
Toyota Agya
Or similar
For example: Toyota Agya
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 10 /day
  2. FireFly Car Rental
    From £ 10 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 11 /day
Suzuki S-Presso
Or similar
For example: Suzuki S-Presso
Our best deals
  1. First Car
    From £ 10 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 11 /day
Datsun Go
Or similar
For example: Datsun Go
Our best deals
  1. First Car
    From £ 12 /day
Datsun Go
Or similar
For example: Datsun Go
Our best deals
  1. First Car
    From £ 10 /day
Toyota Agya
Or similar
For example: Toyota Agya
Our best deals
  1. FireFly Car Rental
    From £ 13 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 13 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 14 /day
Suzuki Swift
Or similar
For example: Suzuki Swift
Our best deals
  1. FireFly Car Rental
    From £ 11 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 12 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Hyundai Grand i10
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Grand i10
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 9 /day
  2. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 9 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 15 /day
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Our best deals
  1. Tempest
    From £ 11 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 12 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 12 /day
SUZUKI SWIFT
Or similar
For example: SUZUKI SWIFT
Our best deals
  1. First Car
    From £ 13 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 15 /day
Hyundai i20
Or similar
For example: Hyundai i20
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 12 /day
  2. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 12 /day
SUZUKI SWIFT
Or similar
For example: SUZUKI SWIFT
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 12 /day
  2. Green Motion
    From £ 12 /day
  3. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 12 /day
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 14 /day
  2. Tempest
    From £ 16 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 17 /day
Toyota Starlet
Or similar
For example: Toyota Starlet
Our best deals
  1. FireFly Car Rental
    From £ 12 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 13 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 13 /day
Kia Picanto
Or similar
For example: Kia Picanto
Our best deals
  1. Tempest
    From £ 12 /day
  2. First Car
    From £ 14 /day
VW Vivo
Or similar
For example: VW Vivo
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 15 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Suzuki Dzire
Or similar
For example: Suzuki Dzire
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 12 /day
  2. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 12 /day
Toyota Corolla Quest
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla Quest
Our best deals
  1. Tempest
    From £ 13 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 13 /day
  3. FireFly Car Rental
    From £ 14 /day
Nissan Almera
Or similar
For example: Nissan Almera
Our best deals
  1. First Car
    From £ 14 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 18 /day
Volkswagen Polo
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Polo
Our best deals
  1. Tempest
    From £ 13 /day
  2. First Car
    From £ 13 /day
  3. Green Motion
    From £ 14 /day
Nissan Almera
Or similar
For example: Nissan Almera
Our best deals
  1. First Car
    From £ 14 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 16 /day
Volkswagen Polo
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Polo
Our best deals
  1. First Car
    From £ 15 /day
  2. Tempest
    From £ 18 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 24 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. FireFly Car Rental
    From £ 15 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 15 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 15 /day
Toyota Corolla Quest
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla Quest
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 16 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 16 /day
  3. FireFly Car Rental
    From £ 17 /day
Hyundai Grand i10
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Grand i10
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 15 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Suzuki Ciaz
Or similar
For example: Suzuki Ciaz
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 12 /day
  2. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 14 /day
Toyota Corolla Quest
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla Quest
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 14 /day
  2. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 14 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 17 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 18 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 18 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 20 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Tempest
    From £ 15 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 17 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 17 /day
Toyota Corolla Quest
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla Quest
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 20 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 21 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 22 /day
Volkswagen Polo
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Polo
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 19 /day
  2. Tempest
    From £ 22 /day
VW Polo
Or similar
For example: VW Polo
Our best deals
  1. First Car
    From £ 21 /day
VW Polo
Or similar
For example: VW Polo
Our best deals
  1. First Car
    From £ 20 /day
Toyota Quest
Or similar
For example: Toyota Quest
Our best deals
  1. First Car
    From £ 21 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Nissan NP200
Or similar
For example: Nissan NP200
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 19 /day
Great Wall Steed
Or similar
For example: Great Wall Steed
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 21 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Bluu Car Rental
    From £ 22 /day
Toyota Hilux
Or similar
For example: Toyota Hilux
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 21 /day
  2. Tempest
    From £ 35 /day
  3. Bluu Car Rental
    From £ 42 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Bluu Car Rental
    From £ 21 /day
Toyota Corolla Cross
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla Cross
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 28 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 29 /day
  3. First Car
    From £ 35 /day
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Or similar
For example: Toyota Urban Cruiser
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 21 /day
  2. Bluu Car Rental
    From £ 31 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 32 /day
Honda Ballade
Or similar
For example: Honda Ballade
Our best deals
  1. First Car
    From £ 28 /day
Mitsubishi Xpander
Or similar
For example: Mitsubishi Xpander
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 23 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Mitsubishi Xpander
Or similar
For example: Mitsubishi Xpander
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 21 /day
  2. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 26 /day
Isuzu D-Max
Or similar
For example: Isuzu D-Max
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 26 /day
Toyota Hilux Single Cab
Or similar
For example: Toyota Hilux Single Cab
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 40 /day
Hyundai Grand Creta
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Grand Creta
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 30 /day
Toyota Fortuner
Or similar
For example: Toyota Fortuner
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 36 /day
  2. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 37 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 52 /day
Nissan X-Trail
Or similar
For example: Nissan X-Trail
Our best deals
  1. First Car
    From £ 43 /day
Nissan X-Trail
Or similar
For example: Nissan X-Trail
Our best deals
  1. First Car
    From £ 42 /day
Ford Ranger Double Cab
Or similar
For example: Ford Ranger Double Cab
Our best deals
  1. First Car
    From £ 47 /day
Citroen C5 AirCross
Or similar
For example: Citroen C5 AirCross
Our best deals
  1. First Car
    From £ 44 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Nissan X-Trail
Or similar
For example: Nissan X-Trail
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 26 /day
  2. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 26 /day
Hyundai Grand Creta
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Grand Creta
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 26 /day
  2. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 27 /day
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Our best deals
  1. Tempest
    From £ 43 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 48 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 48 /day
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Our best deals
  1. Tempest
    From £ 37 /day
  2. Green Motion
    From £ 38 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 40 /day
Volkswagen T6
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen T6
Our best deals
  1. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 37 /day
  2. Bluu Car Rental
    From £ 61 /day
Audi A4
Or similar
For example: Audi A4
Our best deals
  1. Bluu Car Rental
    From £ 51 /day
BMW 3-Series
Or similar
For example: BMW 3-Series
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 38 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 56 /day
BMW 3-Series
Or similar
For example: BMW 3-Series
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 57 /day
Hyundai Staria
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Staria
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 47 /day
  2. First Car
    From £ 63 /day
  3. Bluu Car Rental
    From £ 69 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Hyundai Staria
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Staria
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 47 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Volkswagen T6
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen T6
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 47 /day
  2. Bluu Car Rental
    From £ 66 /day
Mercedes-Benz Vito
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz Vito
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 52 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 56 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 58 /day
Mercedes-Benz Vito
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz Vito
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 58 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 60 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 62 /day
Kia Carnival
Or similar
For example: Kia Carnival
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 59 /day
Toyota Quantum
Or similar
For example: Toyota Quantum
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 65 /day
  2. First Car
    From £ 66 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 69 /day
Volkswagen Transporter
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Transporter
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 59 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 62 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 63 /day
Toyota Quantum
Or similar
For example: Toyota Quantum
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 61 /day
  2. First Car
    From £ 62 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 63 /day
Volkswagen Transporter
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Transporter
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 69 /day
VW Kombi
Or similar
For example: VW Kombi
Our best deals
  1. First Car
    From £ 64 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Hyundai Venue
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Venue
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 15 /day
  2. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 15 /day
  3. Bluu Car Rental
    From £ 34 /day
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Or similar
For example: Toyota Urban Cruiser
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 16 /day
  2. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 16 /day
  3. Bluu Car Rental
    From £ 18 /day
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Or similar
For example: Toyota Urban Cruiser
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 25 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 26 /day
  3. Bluu Car Rental
    From £ 28 /day
Volkswagen T-Cross
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen T-Cross
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 21 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 21 /day
  3. National Car Rental
    From £ 23 /day
Chery Tiggo
Or similar
For example: Chery Tiggo
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 22 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 23 /day
Volkswagen T-Cross
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen T-Cross
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 26 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 27 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 31 /day
Toyota Corolla Cross
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla Cross
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 23 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 25 /day
  3. National Car Rental
    From £ 26 /day
Chery Tiggo
Or similar
For example: Chery Tiggo
Our best deals
  1. Enterprise
    From £ 28 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 29 /day
Nissan X-Trail
Or similar
For example: Nissan X-Trail
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 26 /day
  2. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 26 /day
  3. First Car
    From £ 42 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?

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Customer experience
Good and reliable company for renting a car abroad
Easy website, easy phone contact when I had questions. Everything well-organized. Friendly staff. Have rented a car through this company several times and have always been very satisfied.

When to book a rental car in South Africa

Car rental locations in South Africa

CarhireSaving compares rental car prices at the following destinations

Cape Town Durban Johannesburg Port Elizabeth
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Location information for South Africa

South Africa is best explored by rental car. CarhireSaving has over 113 pick-up locations in South Africa. This means there is always a pick-up location close to your destination.

In less than two decades, South Africa has recovered from its infamous apartheid past to become one of the world's fastest growing tourist destinations. From fantastic wildlife and natural beauty not found anywhere else to cosmopolitan cities with every modern convenience, South Africa is a constantly evolving nation with something to offer everyone.

Most North American and European visitors to South Africa fly into Johannesburg or Cape Town, the country's largest airports, which also offer several cheap South Africa hire car options. Despite South Africa's reputation for crime, touring the country by South Africa hire car is fairly safe as long as proper precautions and common sense are used, and renting a motor home or four-wheel drive is especially recommended for those wishing to explore the stunning scenery of South Africa's rural areas.

Johannesburg is South Africa's largest and most dangerous city, but most crime happens away from popular tourist destinations. Even safe tours into the notorious township of Soweto can be arranged. Less than an hour from Johannesburg by South Africa hire car is the calmer city of Pretoria, filled with fascinating museums, architecture, and monuments, many dedicated to South Africa's Voortrekker movement.

Nowhere are South Africa's natural beauty and modern development more successfully combined than the coastal city of Cape Town, where beautiful beaches, gorgeous vineyards, towering Table Mountain, and the Cape Point Nature Reserve are all just a short drive away by South Africa hire car. The relaxed atmosphere and mild weather of Durban is especially popular among surfers, sailors, swimmers, scuba divers, and other water sports lovers.

Practical information

  • Currency
    South African rand
  • Driving direction
    Left
  • City speed limit
    60 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    100 km/h
  • Language
    English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Afrikaans, Southern Ndebele, Swati, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
  • Popular car category
    Economy

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is CarhireSaving the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

 What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

 Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

 What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

 How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

 When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

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