Window tinting

Window tinting in South Africa

Updated 31 October 2026

A sedan or hatchback window tint usually costs between R 800 and R 1,500 in South Africa, and a standard vehicle application can reach R 3,000. Prices depend on the car and the film, so the quickest way to get current figures for your car is a request on BlaBlaPrice.

What the law allows on each window

South African rules allow 35% visible light transmission on all vehicle windows except the front windscreen, which must let through at least 70% of light. Smash-and-grab film is also expected to allow 35%. Ask your fitter to state the light transmission of the film in writing before you agree the job.

Season and timing in South Africa

October is the start of the southern summer, when the sun gets strong. Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. Booking in October or November leaves you more choice of dates before the summer period starts, and a tint fitted before the summer heat keeps the cabin cooler in the sun.

How the price is quoted here

Car tint is quoted per vehicle or per package. Some fitters list complete film packages from about R 1,800, and the final figure depends on the car. Houses are priced per square metre, roughly R 40 to R 150 for professional film, so measure the windows before you ask. Some fitters offer in-house fitment at their store, so tell the seller your city and area.

What to write in your request

Name the windows you want done, such as the front side windows, rear side windows or back window, and the tint level you want. Give the car make and model, whether you need safety film, whether old film must be removed, your city or area, the date you need the car back and your budget. For a house, give the number of windows and the approximate square metres.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. You describe the job in your own words in a chat, and the AI looks through sellers' websites and price lists in South Africa to show the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own price and terms, and your contact details stay hidden until you decide with whom to exchange them. For car care before tinting, see car and motorcycle servicing, or start a request on the BlaBlaPrice home page.