Rentals & hire: say what exactly you’re looking for

Hire and rentals in South Africa: what you pay per day

Updated 31 October 2026

Car hire in South Africa costs roughly R 350 to R 1,900 a day, depending on the car, or from R 5,400 a month for a monthly rental with kilometres included. For current prices in your city, send a request on BlaBlaPrice: the AI checks sellers' websites and price lists in this country and shows the offers it finds.

Licence and paperwork

Renters must be at least 18 and have held a valid driver's licence for at least a year, and the licence must include a photograph. Some companies add a fee for drivers under 25, so ask about it before you book. Business hire needs more: registration documents, proof of address, copies of the driver's licence and a signed authorisation letter, according to one rental guide.

Seasons and what gets hired

Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. Winter brings demand for ski and snowboard hire and cold-weather gear, while summer suits camping equipment and boat, kayak and paddleboard hire. Book event hire such as marquees, furniture or bouncy castles early, and ask for a quote for the exact dates.

How hire is priced and delivered

Hire is quoted per day, per month or per event, and car rates often show the kilometres included, so compare the total cost for your route. Read the rental agreement's liability terms, because the agreement sets out the costs, such as towing, that the renter may have to pay. Delivery is possible between Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria and Gqeberha, so name your city, and say if you plan to cross a border, since cross-border vehicle hire exists.

To get offers, say what you need to hire, the dates, the place and the budget. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive the request and reply in the chat with their price, terms and delivery. Your contact details stay hidden, and you decide who receives them. You can also send the request link to local hire companies yourself. Browse Vehicle & heavy equipment hire, Tool hire or Event supplies hire.