First car hire in South Africa
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Find cheap First car hire in South Africa
First in South Africa at a glance
| Most popular car | Intermediate, Crossover |
|---|---|
| Average price | SAR 89 per day |
| Cheapest price | SAR 87 per day |
| Pick-up points | |
| Cheapest month | November |
| Best time to book | 4 weeks before |
Get the best deal with First in South Africa
From small cars to vans, pick the right ride
Whether you’re looking for a compact car to get you from A to B or a people carrier for all of the family, there’s a big range to choose from with First in South Africa. Right now the most popular are:
Compact, 4-5 doors
Economy, 4-5 doors
Mini, 4-5 doors
Premium, 4-5 doors
Simply start your search and filter by car class to find the best option for you.
Rent long term in South Africa, if you need to
Planning a trip that’s longer than a week or two? You can easily search for long term car hire with First. Just enter the dates you’re looking for to see if you could save. And keep in mind that if you need a hire car for around three weeks, it could be cheaper to rent for the whole month. So enter your long term car hire dates today and see if you could save.
Pick a First deal with the right insurance level
Planning a trip that’s longer than a week or two? You can easily search for long term car hire with First. Just enter the dates you’re looking for to see if you could save. And keep in mind that if you need a hire car for around three weeks, it could be cheaper to rent for the whole month. So enter your long term car hire dates today and see if you could save.
Think about mileage and fuel with First
When it comes to mileage and fuel, it can really pay to pick the best policy for you. Go for a full to full fuel policy to save you topping up the tank before you hit the road. Planning a big road trip? Make sure you select a deal with unlimited mileage so there are no nasty surprises or bills if you go over a certain distance. Start your search and tick ‘Unlimited mileage’ under ‘Policies’.
Get the cheapest price with First
Finding cheap car hire with First is easy with Skyscanner, but the price depends on your pick-up location. To give you an idea of how much renting a car with First in South Africa could cost you, we’ve taken a look at Cape Town, which is the most popular city in South Africa to rent a car. The cheapest price we could find here is SAR 87 per day.
Pick the right First pick-up location
When it comes to finding cheap car hire, the First pick-up location in South Africa is key. It could really pay to go for a pick-up location a little off the beaten track, so play around with locations in South Africa to find a deal that’s budget friendly.
Check you’re with the cheapest car hire company
There are a few car hire companies to choose from in South Africa, so it makes sense to shop around. The cheapest companies we’ve found are Keddy By Europcar, Localrent and Firefly powered by Hertz. The best rated company we’ve found in South Africa is Europcar who start from SAR 112 per day.
