Car rental prices in South Africa
COMPACT · OCTOBER · 3 AIRPORTS
Durban is the cheapest airport in South Africa at $46 a day for a Compact in October 2026; Cape Town International is the most expensive at $47. From 329,913 South Africa prices since 2023.
At 3 of the 3 airports in South Africa we hold a booking curve for, prices fall as pickup approaches.
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. Prices shown in USD, converted from pounds at the rate of 2 September 2026.
| AIRPORT | MINI | ECONOMY | COMPACT | INTERMEDIATE | FULLSIZE | PREMIUM | 7+ SEATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town International CPT | $30 | $36 | $47 | $66 | $115 | $119 | $108 |
| Durban DUR | $28 | $35 | $46 | $62 | $105 | $112 | $107 |
| Johannesburg JNB | $28 | $35 | $46 | $61 | $111 | $115 | $105 |
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