Car Hire

Drive South Africa gives you excellent car hire value with low rates, a professional service and the freedom to explore Africa. Cheap car rentals in South Africa and Eastern Africa is Drive South Africa’s specialty. Cheap car hire, South Africa, is easy with Drive South Africa.

As a car rental company we offer an extensive range of vehicles across our car hire network, catering to local and international customers. Our range extends from budget car hire to luxury car rental, for short term or extended long-term car rental in Southern Africa.

Drive South Africa Car Rental

Drive South Africa online car rental offers only low mileage and late model vehicles, available through our easy to use online reservation system. Car rental reservations are made by Drive South Africa on your behalf, ready to collect from the specified destination on time. Drive South Africa’s association with established and reputable car hire companies ensures you receive professional after sales service and are covered for any eventualities requiring roadside assistance and have access to multiple pick-up and drop-off locations throughout Southern Africa.

We cover all airport car hire and city car rental. You’ll never be far from a rental branch, or a collection and return location. Just because you’ve found cheap car hire in South Africa doesn’t mean you relinquish your right to comprehensive national assistance for break down cover or customer service, Drive South Africa ensures all its customers receive a professional and courteous service.

Online Car Hire Booking Service

As an online transport provider, Drive South Africa offers a comprehensive range of choices covering unlimited mileage, numerous drop-off locations and a selection of car insurance options to enable you to find the best package to suit your budget when traveling Southern Africa. Car hire insurance through Drive South Africa offers customers a choice of standard insurance cover and super insurance cover on all vehicles and a zero insurance excess option on our most popular vehicles.

Car Hire

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Cheap Car Rental South Africa

We conduct frequent vehicle rental price comparison across the motor industry to ensure we continue to bring you the lowest rates for car hire in Southern Africa. Cheap car hire, South Africa, economy car rental and luxury high end vehicles are all available through Drive South Africa specialist car rental service, we’ve got a car to help you to explore Southern Africa.  Our car rental policy allows cross border travel into the following countries:

  • Botswana
  • Lesotho
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Swaziland
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

Please confirm with one of our travel consultants what documentation you require when traveling across international borders in your rental car.

Car Hire Specials and Cheap Car Hire, South Africa

Self-drive holidays allow travelers to explore at their own pace, without the constraints and timetables of a scheduled tour. Drive South Africa promotes discount long-term vehicle hire and monthly specials to facilitate extended self-drive holidays through Africa. Our website has details of seasonal specials, airport rental deals and off peak rental rates so that cheap car hire, South Africa, can be easily organised. The best car rental rates is just a few clicks away.

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Kia Picanto

Kia Picanto or similar

Priced from
185 185 185 185 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Radio-CD
  • 2x adults & 2x children
  • Luggage: 1x med. 1x small

A perfect compact innercity runner, this efficient car is a nimble ride

Chev Spark

Chev Spark or similar

Priced from
192 192 192 192 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Radio-CD
  • 2x adults & 2x children
  • Luggage: 1x med. 1x small

Ultra compact and zippy, this is an ideal run around for 1 or 2 persons

Toyota Yaris T1 Hatch

Toyota Yaris T1 Hatch or similar

Priced from
212 212 212 212 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

Feature packed compact car, economical and easy to drive

Hyundai Atos

Hyundai Atos or similar

Priced from
235 235 235 235 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 2x adults & 2x children

A compact design with atmospheric space in mind

Chev Spark

Chev Spark or similar

Priced from
241 241 241 241 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Radio-CD
  • 2x adults & 2x children
  • Luggage: 1x med. 1x small

Ultra compact and zippy, this is an ideal run around for 1 or 2 persons

Kia Picanto

Kia Picanto or similar

Priced from
241 241 241 241 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Radio-CD
  • 2x adults & 2x children
  • Luggage: 1x med. 1x small

A perfect compact innercity runner, this efficient car is a nimble ride

Hyundai Atos

Hyundai Atos or similar

Priced from
243 243 243 243 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • 2x adults & 2x children
  • Luggage: 1x med. 1x small

A firm favourite with people on the go.

Opel Corsa Essentia

Opel Corsa Essentia or similar

Priced from
261 261 261 261 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

Economical, reliable and equipped with added features!

Hyundai i10

Hyundai i10 or similar

Priced from
262 262 262 262 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 2x adults & 2x children

Style and safety in a versatile car designed for busy lives

Chev Spark

Chev Spark or similar

Priced from
272 272 272 272 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • 2x adults & 2x children
  • Luggage: 1x med. 1x small

Safe and secure with nippy acceleration and compact sophistication

VW Polo Vivo Hatch

VW Polo Vivo Hatch or similar

Priced from
303 303 303 303 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

The stylish, compact VW, very popular on South African roads

Ford Fiesta

Ford Fiesta or similar

Priced from
225 225 225 225 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

Fun meets practicality in this urban ride.

VW Polo Hatch

VW Polo Hatch or similar

Priced from
231 231 231 231 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

The stylish, compact VW, very popular on South African roads

Hyundai i20 Hatch

Hyundai i20 Hatch or similar

Priced from
244 244 244 244 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

Good looks, quality build and easy-flat seating in this economical hatch

Toyota Corolla

Toyota Corolla or similar

Priced from
268 268 268 268 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

The most popular vehicle in its class, the versatile go anywhere family

VW Polo Classic

VW Polo Classic or similar

Priced from
286 286 286 286 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

The most popular vehicle in its class, the versatile family favourite

VW Polo Vivo

VW Polo Vivo or similar

Priced from
296 296 296 296 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

Fun meets practicality in this urban hatch-back ride.

Tata Vista Hatchback

Tata Vista Hatchback or similar

Priced from
300 300 300 300 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • Luggage:

TheTata Vista Hatch is very versatile and a firm family favourite.

Nissan Tiida

Nissan Tiida or similar

Priced from
312 312 312 312 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

Designed for ease-of-use and practicality with excellent use of space

Chev Aveo

Chev Aveo or similar

Priced from
319 319 319 319 per day
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

High on saftey, this compact sedan blends fun with performance.

Nissan Tiida

Nissan Tiida or similar

Priced from
324 324 324 324 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

A firm favourite for families on the go.

Toyota Corolla

Toyota Corolla or similar

Priced from
326 326 326 326 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

The most popular vehicle in its class, the versatile family favourite

Toyota Yaris T3 Sedan

Toyota Yaris T3 Sedan or similar

Priced from
331 331 331 331 per day
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

Good looks, quality build and easy-flat seating in this economical sedan

Chevrolet Aveo

Chevrolet Aveo or similar

Priced from
335 335 335 335 per day
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • Luggage:

Everyday comfort, safety and quality in this sedan

VW Polo Vivo Sedan

VW Polo Vivo Sedan or similar

Priced from
352 352 352 352 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

The stylish, compact VW, very popular on South African roads

Nissan Tiida A/T

Nissan Tiida A/T or similar

Priced from
357 357 357 357 per day
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

Designed for ease-of-use and practicality with excellent use of space

Audi A3 Sportback

Audi A3 Sportback or similar

Priced from
368 368 368 368 per day
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults & 1x children

Everyday comfort, high build quality and outstanding dynamics

Nissan Tiida

Nissan Tiida or similar

Priced from
374 374 374 374 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

Designed for ease-of-use and practicality with excellent use of space

VW Polo Hatch

VW Polo Hatch or similar

Priced from
391 391 391 391 per day
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

The VW Po delivers responsive driving with excellent handling and safety

Toyota Corolla

Toyota Corolla or similar

Priced from
399 399 399 399 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

The most popular vehicle in its class, the versatile family favourite

Chevrolet Cruz

Chevrolet Cruz or similar

Priced from
403 403 403 403 per day
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults & 1x children

Everyday comfort, high build quality and outstanding dynamics

Nissan Tiida Automatic

Nissan Tiida Automatic or similar

Priced from
446 446 446 446 per day
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

The most popular vehicle in its class, a versatile family favourite

Chevrolet Cruze

Chevrolet Cruze or similar

Priced from
453 453 453 453 per day
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

Everyday comfort, high build quality and outstanding dynamics

Toyota Corolla

Toyota Corolla or similar

Priced from
565 565 565 565 per day
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults & 1x children
  • Luggage: 1x lrg. 2x med. 1x small

Everyday comfort, high build quality and outstanding dynamics

Volvo S40

Volvo S40 or similar

Priced from
620 620 620 620 per day
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

a nimble mid-size sedan with elegant design and notorious safety

Honda Accord

Honda Accord or similar

Priced from
718 718 718 718 per day
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

Luxury and style combine with advanced technology in this luxury sedan

BMW 320i

BMW 320i or similar

Priced from
773 773 773 773 per day
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

Comfort, quality and sheer driving pleasure in this compact executive

Mercedes C180

Mercedes C180 or similar

Priced from
792 792 792 792 per day
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults & 1x children

A compact executive with quality German engineering under the hood

BMW 320i

BMW 320i or similar

Priced from
843 843 843 843 per day
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

Comfort, quality and sheer driving pleasure in this compact executive

BMW 320i

BMW 320i or similar

Priced from
844 844 844 844 per day
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

Comfort, quality and sheer driving pleasure in this compact executive

BMW 320i

BMW 320i or similar

Priced from
849 849 849 849 per day
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

Comfort, quality and sheer driving pleasure in this compact executive

Mercedes C180

Mercedes C180 or similar

Priced from
868 868 868 868 per day
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults & 1x children

A compact executive with quality German engineering under the hood

Mercedes C180

Mercedes C180 or similar

Priced from
891 891 891 891 per day
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults & 1x children

A compact executive with quality German engineering under the hood

Mercedes C180

Mercedes C180 or similar

Priced from
922 922 922 922 per day
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults & 1x children

A compact executive with quality German engineering under the hood

Mercedes Benz C180

Mercedes Benz C180 or similar

Priced from
972 972 972 972 per day
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults & 1x children

A compact executive with quality German engineering under the hood

Mercedes Benz E200

Mercedes Benz E200 or similar

Priced from
1166 1166 1166 1166 per day
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults & 1x children

A smooth and relaxing drive in this executive sedan

Mercedes Benz E200

Mercedes Benz E200 or similar

Priced from
1267 1267 1267 1267 per day
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults & 1x children

A smooth and relaxing drive in this executive sedan

Toyota Avanza

Toyota Avanza or similar

Priced from
368 368 368 368 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults & 1x children

A popular family car, this 5-seater offers space, economy and capability

Nissan Livina

Nissan Livina or similar

Priced from
446 446 446 446 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 5x adults

An energetic comfortable MPV

Toyota Avanza

Toyota Avanza or similar

Priced from
470 470 470 470 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults & 1x children

A popular family car, this 5-seater offers space, economy and capability

Nissan Grand Livina

Nissan Grand Livina or similar

Priced from
674 674 674 674 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 5x adults & 1x children

An energetic comfortable Multi Purpose Vehicle

Chevy Orlando

Chevy Orlando or similar

Priced from
718 718 718 718 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD-MP3
  • Power Steering
  • 5x adults

A practical multi-purpose vehicle with almost limitless versatility

Hyundai H1 Panel Van

Hyundai H1 Panel Van or similar

Priced from
877 877 877 877 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • Luggage:

Premium groods transportation with seats for 2 people.

Hyundai H1

Hyundai H1 or similar

Priced from
923 923 923 923 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 8x adults

Ideal transporters for large families and groups.

Toyota Quantum

Toyota Quantum or similar

Priced from
925 925 925 925 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 8x adults

The ever popular comfortable people carrier for large familes and groups

Hyundai H1

Hyundai H1 or similar

Priced from
1032 1032 1032 1032 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 8x adults

Premium group transportation with space for up to 10 people.

Toyota Quantum

Toyota Quantum or similar

Priced from
1127 1127 1127 1127 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 10x adults

The ever popular comfortable people carrier for large familes and groups

Hyundai H1

Hyundai H1 or similar

Priced from
1149 1149 1149 1149 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 8x adults

Premium group transportation with versatile seating and plenty of space

VW Kombi

VW Kombi or similar

Priced from
1245 1245 1245 1245 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 8x adults

Premium group transportation with versatile seating and plenty of space

Toyota Quantum

Toyota Quantum or similar

Priced from
1312 1312 1312 1312 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 8x adults

The ever popular comfortable people carrier for large familes and groups

VW Crew Bus

VW Crew Bus or similar

Priced from
1470 1470 1470 1470 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 8x adults

A multi-purpose vehicle for a comfortable driving experience .

Toyota Quantum 14 seater

Toyota Quantum 14 seater or similar

Priced from
1486 1486 1486 1486 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 14x adults

An ever popular comfortable people carrier for groups of up to 14 people

Nissan Single Cab Hardbody

Nissan Single Cab Hardbody or similar

Priced from
505 505 505 505 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • Luggage:

The Nissan is a reliable vehicle and perfect for rough terrain

Nissan X-Trail 2x4

Nissan X-Trail 2x4 or similar

Priced from
583 583 583 583 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults & 1x children

The car to match active lifestyles

Daihatsu Terios 2x4

Daihatsu Terios 2x4 or similar

Priced from
592 592 592 592 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults & 1x children

Powerful, comfortable and perfect for rough terrain

Nissan Livina X-Gear

Nissan Livina X-Gear or similar

Priced from
639 639 639 639 per day
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Luggage:

The Nissan Livina X-Gear is comfortable and perfect for a getaway.

Renault Koleos/ Hyundai ix35

Renault Koleos/ Hyundai ix35 or similar

Priced from
641 641 641 641 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults & 1x children

These SUVs combine urban travel with outdoors lifestyles

Nissan X-Trail 2x4

Nissan X-Trail 2x4 or similar

Priced from
685 685 685 685 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults & 1x children

The car to match active lifestyles

Nissan 4x4 Double Cab

Nissan 4x4 Double Cab or similar

Priced from
685 685 685 685 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults & 1x children

4x4 power and traction and additional space of a double cab

Toyota Hilux 4x4 Double Cab

Toyota Hilux 4x4 Double Cab or similar

Priced from
821 821 821 821 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults & 1x children

Traverse any terrain in this powerful, reliable 4x4

Kia Sportage 2x4 Auto

Kia Sportage 2x4 Auto or similar

Priced from
878 878 878 878 per day
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 5x adults

The only automatic SUV on the market, an urban adventure vehicle

Nissan X-Trail 4x4

Nissan X-Trail 4x4 or similar

Priced from
940 940 940 940 per day
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults & 1x children

The car to match active lifestyles

Nissan Navara

Nissan Navara or similar

Priced from
1009 1009 1009 1009 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD-MP3
  • Power Steering
  • Luggage:

Nissan Navara ensures power performance in the toughest of conditions.

Nissan X-Trail 4x4

Nissan X-Trail 4x4 or similar

Priced from
1009 1009 1009 1009 per day
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults & 1x children

The car to match active lifestyles

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