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Car hire prices in South Africa
£34–35A DAY · TYPICAL RANGE
COMPACT · OCTOBER · 3 AIRPORTS
COMPACT · OCTOBER · 3 AIRPORTS
Johannesburg is the cheapest airport in South Africa at £34 a day for a Compact in October 2026; Cape Town International is the most expensive at £35. From 329,913 South Africa prices since 2023.
THE PATTERN
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At 3 of the 3 airports in South Africa we hold a booking curve for, prices fall as pickup approaches.
EVERY AIRPORT IN SOUTH AFRICA · TYPICALA DAY · OCTOBERGREEN CHEAPEST · RED MOST EXPENSIVE
Typical prices are medians of quoted prices for a 7-day Saturday pickup in October 2026, priced for a UK renter. Airports under the 30-price floor are listed without a figure rather than with an invented one. Prices are what was on offer, not what anyone paid. Airports under 1,000 prices this year are not ranked.
EVERY PRICE IN SOUTH AFRICA · OCTOBERMEDIAN A DAY · 7-DAY SATURDAY HIRE · UK RENTER
| AIRPORT | MINI | ECONOMY | COMPACT | INTERMEDIATE | FULLSIZE | PREMIUM | 7+ SEATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town International CPT | £22 | £27 | £35 | £49 | £85 | £88 | £80 |
| Durban DUR | £21 | £26 | £34 | £46 | £78 | £83 | £79 |
| Johannesburg JNB | £21 | £26 | £34 | £45 | £82 | £85 | £78 |
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