How much is the rental deposit?

Typically 10% to 50% of the vehicle value. On a vehicle around R80 000 that is roughly R8 000; on one around R200 000 it is closer to R50 000. Your exact figure is confirmed on approval.

Why is a deposit required at all?

It lowers the monthly rental and it is how the vehicle is secured with the dealer before handover. Every condition attached to the deposit is set out in the rental agreement you sign.

Can I pay the deposit off in instalments?

The deposit is payable before handover. If the amount on your preferred vehicle is a stretch, the practical route is to choose a lower-value vehicle, which lowers both the deposit and the monthly rental.

Does a bigger deposit improve my chances of approval?

Approval is affordability-led on a soft credit check, so the deposit is not the deciding factor. It does lower the monthly rental, which in turn makes the affordability assessment easier to pass.

Rental Deposit Explained | Rent to Own SA

What the rent-to-own rental deposit is, how the 10%–50% band works and how it changes your monthly rental. Real figures per vehicle value band.