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Suzuki Celerio
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
5
$11.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Downtown
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Suzuki Ciaz
or similar Compact
Manual
4
A/C
4
$15.02
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Toyota Quest
or similar Intermediate
Manual
4
A/C
4
$20.31
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
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Pick-up information
Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Proton X50
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$28.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
$12.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
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Pick-up information
Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Toyota Vitz
or similar Mini
Manual
5
A/C
4
$15.55
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
67 Ke Masinga Road
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Downtown
67 Ke Masinga Road
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Honda Amaze
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$18.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
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Pick-up information
Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
4
$18.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
67 Ke Masinga Road
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Downtown
67 Ke Masinga Road
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Toyota Quest
or similar Standard
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$21.04
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$22.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
67 Ke Masinga Road
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Downtown
67 Ke Masinga Road
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Suzuki Fronx
or similar Intermediate Crossover
Automatic
4
A/C
5
$23.02
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$23.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
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Downtown
67 Ke Masinga Road
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Downtown
67 Ke Masinga Road
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Suzuki Ertiga
or similar Intermediate Van
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$25.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Suzuki Jimny
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
4
A/C
5
$29.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$38.24
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
67 Ke Masinga Road
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Downtown
67 Ke Masinga Road
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Haval H6
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$42.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Ford Ranger
or similar Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$48.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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BMW 1 Series
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$59.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
67 Ke Masinga Road
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Downtown
67 Ke Masinga Road
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BMW 3 Series
or similar Premium
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$67.65
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Toyota Quantum
or similar Premium Elite Van
Manual
10
A/C
4
$72.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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VW Kombi
or similar Luxury Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
$72.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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4x4
Toyota Hilux
or similar Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$75.24
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
67 Ke Masinga Road
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Downtown
67 Ke Masinga Road
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Volvo XC60
or similar Luxury SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$77.66
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Downtown
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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Hyundai Staria
or similar Full-size Monospace
Automatic
8
A/C
5
$84.01
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
67 Ke Masinga Road
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Downtown
67 Ke Masinga Road
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BMW 3 Series
or similar Premium
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$90.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
67 Ke Masinga Road
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67 Ke Masinga Road
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 17 locations near Durban (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Durban (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 3 suppliers in Durban (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
$45 per day
Average car rental length
4 days
Speed limit within town
60 km/h
or
37 mph
Speed limit out of town
100–120 km/h
or
62–75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.48 per liter or $5.60 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.36 per liter or $5.15 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.64 per liter or $6.21 per gallon
Top 17 locations near Durban (Downtown)
- King Shaka International Airportfrom $14.11 per day28.3 km / 17.58 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom $16.19 per day465.4 km / 289.19 miles away
- East London Airportfrom $14.04 per day466.3 km / 289.75 miles away
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom $14.52 per day495.5 km / 307.89 miles away
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom $14.84 per day497 km / 308.82 miles away
- Johannesburg Lanseria Airportfrom $13.92 per day531.3 km / 330.13 miles away
- Pretoria Hatfieldfrom $13.86 per day533 km / 331.19 miles away
- Wonderboom Airportfrom $24.20 per day542.3 km / 336.97 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstownfrom $15.95 per day575.2 km / 357.41 miles away
- Kimberley Airportfrom $16.10 per day618.2 km / 384.13 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Airportfrom $15.50 per day686.7 km / 426.7 miles away
- Sishen Airport819.9 km / 509.46 miles away
- George Airportfrom $13.17 per day937.3 km / 582.41 miles away
- Cape Town Franschhoek1,210.6 km / 752.23 miles away
- Cape Town Airportfrom $13.66 per day1,257.8 km / 781.56 miles away
- Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront1,271.8 km / 790.26 miles away
- Cape Town (Downtown)from $14.28 per day1,272.2 km / 790.51 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Firefly
Hilton Hotel, Shop B3, 12-14 Walnut Road, Durban 4001
B
Keddy
67 Ke Masinga Road
C
FOX
67 Ke Masinga Road
When to book in Durban (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Durban (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Durban (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJuly | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price $24 | A good deal $23 | Cheapest supplier First Car Rental | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Durban (Downtown)
$48
$24
$0
Jan
$21
in February
Feb
$19
in March
Mar
$16
in April
Apr
$16
in May
May
$22
in June
Jun
$15
in July
Jul
$22
in August
Aug
$19
in September
Sep
$16
in October
Oct
$19
in November
Nov
$44
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Durban (Downtown) is July — when rental costs average $15.29 per day. This is 37% cheaper than the yearly average and 65% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $43.86 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Durban (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Durban (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in September, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches in Durban (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.2
1.1
0
Jan
Same as average in February
Feb
0.5 times in March
Mar
1.8 times in April
Apr
0.3 times in May
May
Same as average in June
Jun
Same as average in July
Jul
0.8 times in August
Aug
2 times in September
Sep
0.5 times in October
Oct
0.8 times in November
Nov
1.3 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Durban (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in February the average rental period is 10 days, while in August, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Durban (Downtown)
11
6
0
Jan
10 days in February
Feb
7 days in March
Mar
6 days in April
Apr
5 days in May
May
6 days in June
Jun
8 days in July
Jul
3 days in August
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
3 days in October
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
4 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, SIXT, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $16 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | First Car Rental |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Car Rental | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Small car |
| SIXT | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | Small car |
| SIXT | Toyota Urban Cruiser | 5 | SUV |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Ciaz | 4 | Medium car |
| SIXT | Toyota Agya | 5 | Small car |
| SIXT | Citroen C3 Aircross *Model Guaranteed* | 5 | Small car |
| SIXT | Toyota Fortuner | 5 | SUV |
| SIXT | VW Polo TSI | 5 | Small car |
| SIXT | Citroën C3 Aircross | 5 | Small car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
FOX (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
$45
Lowest daily price
$16
Total cars available
69
Top 3 suppliers in Durban (Downtown) in 2026
Firefly
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.2
$30
per day
Hilton Hotel, Shop B3, 12-14 Walnut Road, Durban 4001
+270313352570
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Mon
07:30-18:00
Tue
07:30-18:00
Wed
07:30-18:00
Thu
07:30-18:00
Fri
07:30-18:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
Keddy
8.2
Good
1 rating
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.5
$30
per day
67 Ke Masinga Road
+27313373731
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-17:00
Tue
07:00-17:00
Wed
07:00-17:00
Thu
07:00-17:00
Fri
07:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
08:00-12:00
FOX
8.0
Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
7.9
$30
per day
67 Ke Masinga Road
+27313373731
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-17:00
Tue
07:00-17:00
Wed
07:00-17:00
Thu
07:00-17:00
Fri
07:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
08:00-12:00
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