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Cheap Car Hire in Pretoria from $24

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Pretoria with a pick-up date of 24/7 and drop-off date of 27/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Pretoria car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Pretoria. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 July 2026.

Most popular company

FIREFLY

Price of petrol per litre

$2.31

Average price per day

$60

Cheapest price per day

$24
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Popular car types in Pretoria

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Pretoria and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 18 July 2026.
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There are, in total, 60 car hire locations in Pretoria that are operated by 24 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $24/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Pretoria hire providers:

Economy

Economy

$24+

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Compact

Compact

$26+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$31+

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People mover

People mover

$66+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$103+

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Premium

Premium

$127+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$131+

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Luxury

Luxury

$118+

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Best car hire deals found in Pretoria

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Pretoria. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Pretoria with an average daily rate of $71. Data was last updated on 18 July 2026.
Mazda Mazda2$24/day
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Mazda Mazda2
Found 07/16/26
MG MG4$26/day
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MG MG4
Found 07/17/26
Hyundai Elantra$31/day
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Hyundai Elantra
Found 07/18/26

Cheapflights insights for Pretoria car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Pretoria, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Pretoria?

For the best savings on car hire in Pretoria, make your reservation 61 days before pickup. The average price then is just $21/day – about 12% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Pretoria?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Pretoria is Woodford (rated 10.0/10). Sixt (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Woodford
Woodford
10.0
Sixt
Sixt
10.0
Bluu
Bluu
10.0
1First Car Rental
1First Car Rental
9.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Pretoria?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Pretoria is February, when you can expect to pay $30/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Pretoria is November ($42/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$32

February

$30

March

$32

April

$30

May

$30

June

$30

July

$34

August

$36

September

$40

October

$39

November

$42

December

$37

What car do most people hire in Pretoria?

Mini cars (Toyota Yaris, for example) are the most popular in Pretoria. Economy (Class Economy Car) and Passenger van (Class Full-size Van) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Pretoria.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Pretoria?

Avis has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. 1First Car Rental has the second-highest number of locations in Pretoria at 2.

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Top hire agencies in Pretoria

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Pretoria known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Pretoria. Reviews were last updated on 18 July 2026.

Woodford

1 location
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Sixt

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

10.0

Bluu

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

1First Car Rental

2 locations
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Avis

6 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations
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Budget

4 locations
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Thrifty

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Pretoria, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 July 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Pretoria?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $60/day when booking a car hire in Pretoria. The absolute best deal a user found was for $33/day from Firefly, booked on Jul. 11.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Pretoria for a week from Sixt?

    Sixt is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Pretoria. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $291 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Pretoria?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Pretoria for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Pretoria for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Pretoria is $1,248 ($42/day) on average.

  • How much is a car hire in Pretoria for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Pretoria is $0. Hiring a Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Pretoria. For the month of August, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Pretoria for as low as $0/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Pretoria

Browse car hires by fuel type in Pretoria. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Pretoria. Deals were last updated on 18 July 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Pretoria. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($18+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

$67+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$18+

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