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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
Convertible
SUV
Hyundai I10
Or similar
For example: Hyundai I10
Our best deals
  1. Woodford Car Rental
    From £ 8 /day
Suzuki Swift
Or similar
For example: Suzuki Swift
Our best deals
  1. FireFly Car Rental
    From £ 9 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 11 /day
Suzuki S-Presso
Or similar
For example: Suzuki S-Presso
Our best deals
  1. First Car
    From £ 12 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 22 /day
Toyota Agya
Or similar
For example: Toyota Agya
Our best deals
  1. FireFly Car Rental
    From £ 9 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 11 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 11 /day
Suzuki Celerio
Or similar
For example: Suzuki Celerio
Our best deals
  1. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 9 /day
  2. Green Motion
    From £ 9 /day
  3. First Car
    From £ 11 /day
Chevrolet Spark
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Spark
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 12 /day
Kia Picanto
Or similar
For example: Kia Picanto
Our best deals
  1. Woodford Car Rental
    From £ 9 /day
  2. Tempest
    From £ 11 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 11 /day
Hyundai Grand i10
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Grand i10
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 10 /day
  2. Bluu Car Rental
    From £ 14 /day
Suzuki Swift
Or similar
For example: Suzuki Swift
Our best deals
  1. FireFly Car Rental
    From £ 13 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 15 /day
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Hyundai Grand i10
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Grand i10
Our best deals
  1. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 9 /day
  2. Green Motion
    From £ 9 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 12 /day
Toyota Starlet
Or similar
For example: Toyota Starlet
Our best deals
  1. FireFly Car Rental
    From £ 10 /day
  2. Bluu Car Rental
    From £ 13 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 13 /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. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 11 /day
  2. Green Motion
    From £ 11 /day
SUZUKI SWIFT
Or similar
For example: SUZUKI SWIFT
Our best deals
  1. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 11 /day
  2. Green Motion
    From £ 11 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 11 /day
Toyota Starlet
Or similar
For example: Toyota Starlet
Our best deals
  1. FireFly Car Rental
    From £ 14 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 16 /day
  3. Bluu Car Rental
    From £ 17 /day
Kia Picanto
Or similar
For example: Kia Picanto
Our best deals
  1. Tempest
    From £ 11 /day
  2. First Car
    From £ 19 /day
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Our best deals
  1. Tempest
    From £ 11 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 11 /day
  3. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 11 /day
VW Vivo
Or similar
For example: VW Vivo
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 15 /day
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Suzuki Dzire
Or similar
For example: Suzuki Dzire
Our best deals
  1. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 11 /day
  2. Green Motion
    From £ 12 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. FireFly Car Rental
    From £ 12 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 15 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 16 /day
Suzuki Ciaz
Or similar
For example: Suzuki Ciaz
Our best deals
  1. First Car
    From £ 14 /day
Toyota Corolla Quest
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla Quest
Our best deals
  1. FireFly Car Rental
    From £ 12 /day
  2. Woodford Car Rental
    From £ 13 /day
  3. Tempest
    From £ 13 /day
Suzuki Ciaz
Or similar
For example: Suzuki Ciaz
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 12 /day
  2. First Car
    From £ 14 /day
Nissan Almera
Or similar
For example: Nissan Almera
Our best deals
  1. First Car
    From £ 15 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 21 /day
Volkswagen Polo
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Polo
Our best deals
  1. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 13 /day
  2. Green Motion
    From £ 13 /day
  3. Tempest
    From £ 13 /day
Hyundai Grand i10
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Grand i10
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 14 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. FireFly Car Rental
    From £ 15 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 18 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 20 /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 £ 12 /day
Toyota Corolla Quest
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla Quest
Our best deals
  1. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 13 /day
  2. Green Motion
    From £ 13 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 18 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 19 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 20 /day
  3. Tempest
    From £ 21 /day
Volkswagen Polo
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Polo
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 14 /day
  2. Tempest
    From £ 23 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Woodford Car Rental
    From £ 14 /day
  2. Tempest
    From £ 15 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 18 /day
Toyota Corolla Quest
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla Quest
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 20 /day
  2. First Car
    From £ 23 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 23 /day
Toyota Rumion
Or similar
For example: Toyota Rumion
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 17 /day
  2. Woodford Car Rental
    From £ 19 /day
  3. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 19 /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
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Toyota HiLux Single Cab
Or similar
For example: Toyota HiLux Single Cab
Our best deals
  1. Woodford Car Rental
    From £ 15 /day
Mitsubishi Xpander
Or similar
For example: Mitsubishi Xpander
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 17 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Bluu Car Rental
    From £ 25 /day
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Or similar
For example: Toyota Urban Cruiser
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 19 /day
  2. Tempest
    From £ 29 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 34 /day
Great Wall Steed
Or similar
For example: Great Wall Steed
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 21 /day
Chery Tiggo
Or similar
For example: Chery Tiggo
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 27 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 69 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 76 /day
Toyota Hilux
Or similar
For example: Toyota Hilux
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 24 /day
  2. Tempest
    From £ 27 /day
  3. Bluu Car Rental
    From £ 38 /day
Toyota Corolla Cross
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla Cross
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 24 /day
  2. FireFly Car Rental
    From £ 27 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 29 /day
Toyota Corolla Cross
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla Cross
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 28 /day
  2. FireFly Car Rental
    From £ 30 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 31 /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
Toyota Hilux
Or similar
For example: Toyota Hilux
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 24 /day
  2. Tempest
    From £ 43 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 51 /day
BMW 3-Series
Or similar
For example: BMW 3-Series
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 37 /day
  2. FireFly Car Rental
    From £ 37 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 56 /day
Hyundai Grand Creta
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Grand Creta
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 27 /day
Toyota Hilux double cab
Or similar
For example: Toyota Hilux double cab
Our best deals
  1. Woodford Car Rental
    From £ 32 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 43 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 46 /day
Volkswagen Transporter
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Transporter
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 38 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 45 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 48 /day
Isuzu D-Max
Or similar
For example: Isuzu D-Max
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 33 /day
Mercedes-Benz Vito
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz Vito
Our best deals
  1. Woodford Car Rental
    From £ 33 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 54 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 58 /day
Toyota Hilux Single Cab
Or similar
For example: Toyota Hilux Single Cab
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 40 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Hyundai Grand Creta
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Grand Creta
Our best deals
  1. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 29 /day
  2. Green Motion
    From £ 33 /day
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 29 /day
  2. Tempest
    From £ 33 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 35 /day
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 34 /day
  2. FireFly Car Rental
    From £ 37 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 39 /day
Nissan X-Trail
Or similar
For example: Nissan X-Trail
Our best deals
  1. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 29 /day
  2. Green Motion
    From £ 33 /day
BMW 3-Series
Or similar
For example: BMW 3-Series
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 30 /day
  2. Green Motion
    From £ 66 /day
BMW 3-Series
Or similar
For example: BMW 3-Series
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 35 /day
Mercedes-Benz Vito
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz Vito
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 35 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 40 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 65 /day
Mercedes-Benz Vito
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz Vito
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 38 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 45 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 69 /day
Ford Ranger
Or similar
For example: Ford Ranger
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 35 /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 £ 46 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Mercedes-Benz Vito
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz Vito
Our best deals
  1. Woodford Car Rental
    From £ 33 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 35 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 40 /day
Volkswagen Transporter
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Transporter
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 34 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 39 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 44 /day
Mercedes-Benz Vito
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz Vito
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 38 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 45 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 64 /day
Volkswagen Transporter
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Transporter
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 38 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 45 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 48 /day
Toyota Quantum
Or similar
For example: Toyota Quantum
Our best deals
  1. FireFly Car Rental
    From £ 39 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 46 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 48 /day
Toyota Quantum
Or similar
For example: Toyota Quantum
Our best deals
  1. FireFly Car Rental
    From £ 43 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 50 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 59 /day
Kia Carnival
Or similar
For example: Kia Carnival
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 57 /day
Volkswagen T6
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen T6
Our best deals
  1. Bluu Car Rental
    From £ 58 /day
  2. Green Motion
    From £ 64 /day
Volkswagen T6
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen T6
Our best deals
  1. Bluu Car Rental
    From £ 66 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
BMW M4
Or similar
For example: BMW M4
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 311 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Or similar
For example: Toyota Urban Cruiser
Our best deals
  1. Woodford Car Rental
    From £ 15 /day
  2. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 16 /day
  3. Green Motion
    From £ 18 /day
Hyundai Venue
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Venue
Our best deals
  1. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 15 /day
  2. Green Motion
    From £ 17 /day
  3. Bluu Car Rental
    From £ 49 /day
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Or similar
For example: Toyota Urban Cruiser
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 25 /day
  2. Bluu Car Rental
    From £ 25 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 26 /day
Toyota Corolla Cross
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla Cross
Our best deals
  1. Woodford Car Rental
    From £ 16 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 21 /day
  3. U-Save Auto Rental
    From £ 21 /day
Volkswagen T-Cross
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen T-Cross
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 17 /day
  2. FireFly Car Rental
    From £ 21 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 22 /day
Volkswagen T-Cross
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen T-Cross
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 26 /day
  2. FireFly Car Rental
    From £ 30 /day
  3. National Car Rental
    From £ 30 /day
Chery Tiggo
Or similar
For example: Chery Tiggo
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 18 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 22 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 69 /day
Toyota Hilux
Or similar
For example: Toyota Hilux
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 24 /day
Chery Tiggo
Or similar
For example: Chery Tiggo
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 26 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 29 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 76 /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.

Recent reviews

Our customers rate us a 9.2/10 out of 14

Very good Want to use

Very good Want to use again in January 25
P
Paul Lowman
Woodford Car Rental Cape Town Airport - International Terminal

Everything good

Everything good
G
GEORGE BURROW
First Car Johannesburg International Airport

All worked well.

All worked well.
R
RAYMOND SCOTT
Avis Johannesburg International Airport

Had no issues renting the

Had no issues renting the car or the whole process.
B
BUSISIWE
Bluu Car Rental King Shaka International Airport

N/a used their website, it

N/a used their website, it was easy to use
M
MARK
First Car King Shaka International Airport

no issues

no issues
J
JOHAN
Budget Johannesburg International Airport

Very helpful website.

Very helpful website.
M
MTHOTYELWA AARON
Budget King Shaka International Airport

No problems. Use often.

No problems. Use often.
G
GEORGE
Hertz Oxford Manor 196 Oxford Rd

Process was quick and simple

Process was quick and simple. Will definitely recommend and use again when hiring a car for the Seychelles.
S
STUART
Thrifty Seychelles Airport

When to book a rental car in South Africa

Car rental locations in South Africa

Ecarz.co.uk compares rental car prices at the following destinations

Cape Town Durban Johannesburg Port Elizabeth
Car hire South Africa

Location information for South Africa

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

Since South Africa abolished apartheid in 1994, the country has successfully transformed itself into one of the world's most rapidly growing tourist destinations. There's truly something for everyone who visits this constantly evolving nation, from sophisticated city skylines to spectacular natural beauty which can't be found anywhere else in the world.

Johannesburg and Cape Town are South Africa's largest airports, and most European and North American visitors fly into the country from these two cities. Many South Africa hire car options are also available in both cities, and despite the country's reputation for crime, exploring the country by cheap hire car in South Africa is highly recommended and safe when proper precautions are taken.

Johannesburg may be South Africa's largest and most dangerous city, but tourists have little need to worry as most crime takes place far from popular destinations. Even guided tours into the notorious township of Soweto are safe for visitors, but those preferring a calmer city will find what they're looking for in nearby Pretoria. Under an hour's drive from Johannesburg by cheap South Africa hire car, Pretoria is filled with interesting architecture, museums, and monuments.

Located between towering Table Mountain and the merge point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, the city of Cape Town is blessed with relaxed vineyards, beautiful beaches, and the striking wilderness of the Cape Point Nature Reserve, all just a short drive away from the city by cheap South Africa hire car. On the opposite coast of the country, water lovers from around the world flock to the year long warm weather and laid back attitude of Durban.

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 Ecarz.co.uk 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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