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Most popular providerWoodford Car Hire
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
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Cheapest month to rentAugust
Best time to book4 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in South Africa could cost, we've pulled prices from La Mercy.

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The cheapest month to rent a car in South Africa is August, when the average cost per day is 15 €. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is February, when the average cost per day is 16 €. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in South Africa is April.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in South Africa could cost, we've pulled prices from La Mercy.

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Car rental in South Africa: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in South Africa, but you won't necessarily need "extra" insurance. Different car rental companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in South Africa, you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travelers' best-rated car rental company in South Africa is Europcar. You can rent a car with them for 74 € on average per day.

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The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in South Africa depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid driver's license, ID, and passport. Once you’ve booked a car rental in South Africa, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to rent a car in South Africa. First, you need to decide where in South Africa you want to pick up your car.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in South Africa. It all depends on which car rental company you choose.
It depends where in South Africa you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Johannesburg. On average, it costs 46 € per day to rent a car there. The lowest price we could find is 17 € per day.