Car Rental in Durban (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Downtown Car Rental
Mini
Kia Picanto
or similar
$15.39
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Economy
Suzuki Swift
or similar
$21.59
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Compact
Suzuki Ciaz GL Man
or similar
$29.40
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4
or similar
$105.90
/ per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Downtown Car Rental
Intermediate
Volkswagen Polo Sedan
or similar
$31.37
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Standard Elite SUV
Proton X50
or similar
$52.27
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Premium
Mercedes Benz C Class
or similar
$74.70
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Full-size SUV
Subaru Forester
or similar
$78.41
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:32 on 2023-09-26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Language
IsiZulu,
Xhosa,
Afrikaans,
English
Xhosa,
Afrikaans,
English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
$51.13 / per day
Average car rental length
9 days
Speed limit within town
60 km/h
37 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 120 km/h
62 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
$1.19 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.30 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.11 per liter
Top 18 Locations near Durban (Downtown)
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Car Rental at King Shaka International Airport from $15.39 per day28.3 km / 17.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Richards Bay Airport from $15.39 per day161.0 km / 100.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Bloemfontein Airport from $15.39 per day465.4 km / 289.2 miles away
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Car Rental at East London Airport from $15.39 per day466.3 km / 289.7 miles away
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Car Rental at Johannesburg Airport from $24.24 per day495.5 km / 307.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Tambo International Airport from $15.39 per day495.5 km / 307.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from $15.39 per day497.0 km / 308.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Johannesburg Lanseria Airport from $15.39 per day531.3 km / 330.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Pretoria Hatfield from $21.77 per day533.0 km / 331.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Wonderboom Airport from $15.44 per day542.3 km / 337.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown from $20.59 per day575.2 km / 357.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Kimberley Airport from $15.39 per day618.2 km / 384.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Port Elizabeth Airport from $15.39 per day686.7 km / 426.7 miles away
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819.9 km / 509.5 miles away
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Car Rental at George Airport from $15.39 per day937.3 km / 582.4 miles away
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1210.6 km / 752.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Cape Town Airport from $15.39 per day1257.8 km / 781.6 miles away
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Car Rental in Cape Town (Downtown) from $15.39 per day1272.2 km / 790.5 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest in Durban (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Durban (Downtown) varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day in Durban (Downtown)
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Durban (Downtown) is October — when rental costs average $21.96 per day. This is 32% cheaper than the yearly average and 61% cheaper than renting a car in November (when prices average $56.72 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.
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.
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 November the average rental period is 10 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Durban (Downtown)
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 Durban (Downtown) in December, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches in Durban (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, Europcar, Thrifty, Keddy, Avis |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Vans, SUVs, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | $15 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Keddy |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Honda Amaze | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Ertiga | 5 | 3 | Vans |
| First Car Rental | VW Kombi | 5 | 3 | Vans |
| First Car Rental | Mercedes Benz C Class | 4 | 2 | Premium cars |
| First Car Rental | Toyota Quest | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Kia Picanto | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Avis | Volkswagen Polo Vivo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
First Car Rental
8.9 / 10
Lowest rated company
SIXT
8.5 / 10
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$51.13
Lowest daily price
$15.39
Total cars available
49
Top 7 Suppliers in Durban (Downtown) in 2023
+27313358401
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
$18 - $163
Working hours
Mon:07:00-18:00
Tue:07:00-18:00
Wed:07:00-18:00
Thu:07:00-18:00
Fri:07:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-12:00
Hertz
+270313352570
Hilton Hotel, Shop B3, 12-14 Walnut Road, Durban 4001
Working hours
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
+27313373731
216 Stalwart Simelane Street
$15 - $134
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-12:00
Sun:08:00-12:00
+27313373731
216 Stalwart Simelane St, Durban North, Durban, 4025
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-12:00
Sun:08:00-12:00
Firefly
+270313352570
Hilton Hotel, Shop B3, 12-14 Walnut Road, Durban 4001
Working hours
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
SIXT
+27112309999
206 Dr Pixley Kaseme St, Durban Central, Durban 4001
$21 - $118
Working hours
Mon:07:00-18:00
Tue:07:00-18:00
Wed:07:00-18:00
Thu:07:00-18:00
Fri:07:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-12:00
Avis
27313109700
190 Ke Masinga Road
$24 - $176
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-12:00
Sun:09:00-12:00
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