Current Price Range
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$23 - $31 per day
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CHEAPEST CITY IN SOUTH AFRICA | East London | 11% cheaper | Car rentals in East London are usually the cheapest in South Africa at $23 per day on average. |
MOST EXPENSIVE CITY IN SOUTH AFRICA | Nelspruit | 23% more expensive | Nelspruit usually has the highest priced car rentals in South Africa with rentals averaging $31 per day. |
MOST POPULAR CITY IN SOUTH AFRICA | Cape Town | 69% more users visited | More momondo users search for car rentals in Cape Town than any other region in South Africa. |
At the moment, the cheapest car rental agency in South Africa is First Car, through whom users can find deals for as low as $11 per day. Users who book a rental car with First Car tend to find prices that are lower than the $31 per day national average. Keep in mind that prices may vary depending on where you are renting, how many days you rent for, and the type of rental car you choose.
According to our data, Hertz is the most popular rental car company in South Africa. In the past month, 35% of users selected Hertz for their rental car needs. 169 of our users have reviewed their experience with Hertz during their stay in South Africa, giving the agency an average review of 6.3 out of 10.
With 96 locations across South Africa, keddy by Europcar has the most car rental centers out of any other rental agency. Cape Town is one of the most popular cities to visit in South Africa, and you should have no trouble renting a car from one of keddy by Europcar’s 8 locations around the city.
Drivers in South Africa, including drivers visiting from foreign countries, are required to travel on the left. Keep in mind that driving on the opposite side can lead to both a traffic violation and serious accidents.
Out of 137 countries, South Africa ranked 34 for road quality. On a scale of 1 to 7, where 7 is the highest score, South Africa scored 5 for their road quality. The quality of the roads within the country may vary based on where you visit and the weather.
The legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit in South Africa is 0.05%. However, it’s important to check regional or local city laws because sometimes this limit might be different. The BAC in South Africa may also vary based on age, driving experience, and whether or not you are driving a commercial vehicle. If you are younger than 18, which is the legal drinking age in South Africa, then you may face strict penalties if you are caught drinking and driving. Keep in mind that it is never a good idea to drink and drive no matter how old you are.
19% of momondo users preferred to rent a Compact when visiting South Africa, making it the most popular type of car to rent in the country. Although rental car prices in South Africa will vary by city and rental agency, you can expect to pay an average of $21 per day for a Compact.
The average price of gasoline in South Africa is $4.01 per gallon as of last week. If you’re looking to rent a car on a budget, consider a country with lower fuel prices such as Kuwait which has an average price of $1.32 per gallon. Hong Kong is another great country to visit if you aren’t worried about gas prices, which tend to be around $9.08 per gallon as of last week.