{"id":105091,"date":"2026-02-04T08:26:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T08:26:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/?p=105091"},"modified":"2026-02-04T08:26:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T08:26:53","slug":"cheapest-car-hire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/cheapest-car-hire\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheapest Car hire in South Africa &#8211; AVIS x Travelstart"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for cheap car hire in South Africa? Planning a local road trip, an overseas escape, or just trying to figure out if you can book flights and car hire in one place without losing your mind? Good news. You can.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/partner-avis\">Travelstart has partnered with AVIS<\/a>, one of the world\u2019s most trusted car rental brands, to bring seamless, affordable car hire straight to the Travelstart platform. That means reliable cars, clear pricing and exclusive perks for Travelstart+ members, all without hopping between websites. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/\">Flights<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/partner-avis\">Car hire<\/a>. One platform. Sorted!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"901\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/image-901x600.jpeg\" alt=\"3 BMW cars photographed in dim lighting. This is for the cheapest car hire in South Africa and abroad. \" class=\"wp-image-105092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/image-901x600.jpeg 901w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/image-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/image.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 901px) 100vw, 901px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Car Hire in South Africa Just Got Smarter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">South Africans love a good road trip. From city breaks to long scenic drives, <strong>good<\/strong> <strong>car hire<\/strong> is often the difference between a \u201cnice trip\u201d and a \u201cwhy didn\u2019t we do this sooner\u201d trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With AVIS now available on Travelstart, you can book car hire in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/travelstart-cars-results?query=eyJyZXNpZGVuY3kiOiJaQSIsInBpY2t1cExvY2F0aW9uIjp7InR5cGUiOiJhaXJwb3J0IiwibmFtZSI6IkNhcGUgVG93biBBaXJwb3J0IiwiaWQiOiIyNTIxIiwiaWF0YUNvZGUiOiJDUFQiLCJzZWFyY2hDb2RlIjoiQ1BUIiwiYWRkcmVzcyI6IkNhcGUgVG93biBBaXJwb3J0IENQVCwgRWxzaWVzcml2ZXIsIFdlc3Rlcm4gQ2FwZSwgU291dGggQWZyaWNhIiwiYWRkcmVzc0RldGFpbHMiOnsicmVnaW9uIjoiV2VzdGVybiBDYXBlIiwiY291bnRyeSI6IlNvdXRoIEFmcmljYSIsImNvdW50cnlDb2RlIjoiemEifSwibGF0aXR1ZGUiOi0zMy45NzE4NDU4NSwibG9uZ2l0dWRlIjoxOC42MDIxMTI1MjAxNDgzLCJpbmRleCI6MH0sImRyb3BvZmZMb2NhdGlvbiI6eyJ0eXBlIjoiYWlycG9ydCIsIm5hbWUiOiJDYXBlIFRvd24gQWlycG9ydCIsImlkIjoiMjUyMSIsImlhdGFDb2RlIjoiQ1BUIiwic2VhcmNoQ29kZSI6IkNQVCIsImFkZHJlc3MiOiJDYXBlIFRvd24gQWlycG9ydCBDUFQsIEVsc2llc3JpdmVyLCBXZXN0ZXJuIENhcGUsIFNvdXRoIEFmcmljYSIsImFkZHJlc3NEZXRhaWxzIjp7InJlZ2lvbiI6Ildlc3Rlcm4gQ2FwZSIsImNvdW50cnkiOiJTb3V0aCBBZnJpY2EiLCJjb3VudHJ5Q29kZSI6InphIn0sImxhdGl0dWRlIjotMzMuOTcxODQ1ODUsImxvbmdpdHVkZSI6MTguNjAyMTEyNTIwMTQ4MywiaW5kZXgiOjB9LCJkaWZmZXJlbnRQaWNrVXBEcm9wT2ZmIjpmYWxzZSwicGlja3VwRGF0ZSI6IjIwMjYtMDMtMDQiLCJwaWNrdXBUaW1lIjoiMTA6MDAiLCJkcm9wb2ZmRGF0ZSI6IjIwMjYtMDMtMTEiLCJkcm9wb2ZmVGltZSI6IjEwOjAwIiwiZHJpdmVyQWdlIjozMCwiY291bnRyeUNvZGUiOiJHQiJ9&amp;ptid=124.15&amp;meiliCustomerId=6512fa7b-e41b-4609-8471-d3c832f7f875&amp;sid=e8c98ce3-15c5-48b6-adfd-4dd71d389cdb&amp;currency=ZAR&amp;locale=en-ZA&amp;priceType=CASH#\/results\">Cape Town<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/travelstart-cars-results?query=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&amp;ptid=124.15&amp;meiliCustomerId=6512fa7b-e41b-4609-8471-d3c832f7f875&amp;sid=e8c98ce3-15c5-48b6-adfd-4dd71d389cdb&amp;currency=ZAR&amp;locale=en-ZA&amp;priceType=CASH#\/results\">Johannesburg<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/travelstart-cars-results?query=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&amp;ptid=124.15&amp;meiliCustomerId=6512fa7b-e41b-4609-8471-d3c832f7f875&amp;sid=e8c98ce3-15c5-48b6-adfd-4dd71d389cdb&amp;currency=ZAR&amp;locale=en-ZA&amp;priceType=CASH#\/results\">Durban<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/travelstart-cars-results?query=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&amp;ptid=124.15&amp;meiliCustomerId=6512fa7b-e41b-4609-8471-d3c832f7f875&amp;sid=e8c98ce3-15c5-48b6-adfd-4dd71d389cdb\u00a4cy=ZAR&amp;locale=en-ZA&amp;priceType=CASH#\/results\">Port Elizabeth<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/travelstart-cars-results?query=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&amp;ptid=124.15&amp;meiliCustomerId=6512fa7b-e41b-4609-8471-d3c832f7f875&amp;sid=e8c98ce3-15c5-48b6-adfd-4dd71d389cdb\u00a4cy=ZAR&amp;locale=en-ZA&amp;priceType=CASH#\/results\">The Garden Route<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you need a compact car for city hopping or an SUV for luggage, kids, and snacks, all <strong>AVIS car groups are included<\/strong>. No fine print gymnastics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exclusive 15% Off Car Hire for Travelstart+ Members<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are a <strong>Travelstart+ member<\/strong>, you get <strong>15% off AVIS car hire<\/strong> when booking through Travelstart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is instant savings on car hire in South Africa and selected international destinations. More budget for petrol, food, and experiences that were definitely \u201cnot planned but worth it\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just another reason <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/ts-plus\/ts-plus-benefits\">Travelstart+<\/a> punches above its weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/ts-plus\/ts-plus-benefits\">Upgrade to Travelstart+<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"901\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/image-1-901x600.jpeg\" alt=\"2 VW polo cars photographed at a golden hour sunset, this is for car hire in South Africa and abroad.\" class=\"wp-image-105093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/image-1-901x600.jpeg 901w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/image-1-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/image-1.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 901px) 100vw, 901px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cheap Car Hire Without Compromising on Quality<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s be honest. When people search for <strong>cheap car hire<\/strong>, they\u2019re usually worried about two things: hidden costs and dodgy cars. This partnership handles both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why AVIS via Travelstart works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Globally trusted car hire brand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Well-maintained, modern vehicles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear pricing with no surprises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple car options to suit every budget<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And yes, <strong>cheap car hire<\/strong> can still mean comfort, safety, and peace of mind. Shocking, we know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Going Abroad? Car Hire Makes It Better<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"899\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/tyler-clemmensen-5q1xp_kresk-unsplash-899x600.jpg\" alt=\"Travelstart and AVis car hire partnership\" class=\"wp-image-105095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/tyler-clemmensen-5q1xp_kresk-unsplash-899x600.jpg 899w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/tyler-clemmensen-5q1xp_kresk-unsplash-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/tyler-clemmensen-5q1xp_kresk-unsplash.jpg 1618w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This deal isn\u2019t just for car hire in South Africa. South Africans travelling overseas often underestimate how useful car hire is until they\u2019re standing at an airport trying to negotiate taxi prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Popular destinations where car hire is a game changer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/travelstart-cars-results?query=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&amp;ptid=124.15&amp;meiliCustomerId=6512fa7b-e41b-4609-8471-d3c832f7f875&amp;sid=e8c98ce3-15c5-48b6-adfd-4dd71d389cdb\u00a4cy=ZAR&amp;locale=en-ZA&amp;priceType=CASH#\/results\">Namibia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a 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Kingdom<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether it\u2019s coastal drives, countryside detours, or simply skipping public transport stress, cheap car hire abroad gives you flexibility and freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Car Hire<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is car hire in South Africa expensive?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not necessarily. Car hire through Travelstart can be very affordable, especially when booked in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I book car hire and flights together?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. That\u2019s the beauty of booking AVIS through Travelstart. Flights and <strong>cheap car hire<\/strong> in one go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is car hire worth it for short trips?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Absolutely. Even a two or three-day hire can save time, reduce transport costs, and give you total freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I hire a car overseas using my South African licence?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. A valid South African driver\u2019s licence is accepted in many countries. Always check destination-specific requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"901\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/image-2-901x600.jpeg\" alt=\"How to hire a vehicle in South Africa\" class=\"wp-image-105094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/image-2-901x600.jpeg 901w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/image-2-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/image-2.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 901px) 100vw, 901px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Book Your Car, Book Your Flight, Go Somewhere<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are searching for cheap car hire in South Africa, planning an international trip, or want a simpler way to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/\">book flights<\/a> and car hire together, the <strong>AVIS x Travelstart<\/strong> partnership has you covered. 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