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Rent cars from local owners in minutes. Built for flexible pickups, transparent pricing, and support that stays connected to the full trip.
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How RideShare SA Works

Rent a car from a local host in minutes — or list yours and start earning. Transparent pricing, verified vehicles, and support every step of the way.

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For Renters

Book a car in 6 easy steps

1

Browse

Search by city, dates, and budget. Filter verified cars across South Africa.

2

Book

Pick your dates, review pricing with no hidden fees, and confirm your booking.

3

Pay

Pay securely via EFT or card. Your unique reference tracks every payment.

4

Pick Up

Meet the host, complete the photo checklist, and collect the keys.

5

Drive

Hit the road. 24/7 roadside assist is one tap away if you need it.

6

Review

Return the car, snap return photos, and leave a review for the community.

For Hosts

Start earning with your car

1

List Your Car

Add photos, set your daily price, and describe your vehicle. It takes under 5 minutes.

2

Get Approved

Our team reviews every listing for quality and safety before it goes live.

3

Accept Bookings

Get notified when someone books. Send pickup instructions and earn.

4

Manage Trips

Use the handover checklist, track active trips, and view your earnings.

Create Your First Listing

Booking Timeline

What happens at each stage of your trip.

  1. 1

    Booking Created

    Dates and pricing locked. Payment pending.

  2. 2

    Payment Received

    Admin reviews and confirms your booking.

  3. 3

    Trip Confirmed

    Pickup workflow unlocked. Host sends instructions.

  4. 4

    Trip Active

    You're on the road. Support available 24/7.

  5. 5

    Trip Complete

    Return photos captured. Both parties leave reviews.

Trust & Safety

Every listing is reviewed before going live. Payments are tracked with unique references. Photo checklists protect both parties. And our support team is available around the clock.

Verified Listings

Admin-reviewed for quality and accuracy before they appear on the platform.

Secure Payments

EFT and card payments tracked with unique references and proof of payment.

24/7 Support

Roadside assist, incident management, and dispute resolution always available.

Roadside Assist

Flat tyre or out of petrol? Open the Assist page, share your location, describe the issue, and our team will coordinate help.

Open Roadside Assist

Ready to get started?

Join thousands of South Africans renting and sharing cars on RideShare SA.

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