Car Rental in Durban (Downtown)

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Downtown, Durban, South Africa
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Cheapest car rental rates

Mini
Suzuki Celerio or similar
Suzuki Celerio
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
First Car Rental
$16.01 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest or similar
Toyota Corolla Quest
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$25.19 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
Toyota Corolla Cross
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$54.27 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Premium
Mercedes Benz C Class or similar
Mercedes Benz C Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$102.58 per day
Standard
Toyota Quest or similar
Toyota Quest
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
First Car Rental
$29.44 per day
Full-size SUV
Haval H6 or similar
Haval H6
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
First Car Rental
$61.06 per day
Intermediate Elite SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
Toyota Corolla Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$62.20 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 9:20 AM on 5/19/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
$46 per day
Average car rental length
6 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
$1.30 per liter or $4.92 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.17 per liter or $4.41 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.47 per liter or $5.55 per gallon

Top 18 locations near Downtown

  1. King Shaka International Airport from $12.69 per day
    28.3 km / 17.6 miles away
  2. Bloemfontein Airport from $16.31 per day
    465.4 km / 289.2 miles away
  3. East London Airport from $9.76 per day
    466.3 km / 289.7 miles away
  4. Johannesburg Airport from $23.10 per day
    495.5 km / 307.9 miles away
  5. Tambo International Airport from $11.91 per day
    495.5 km / 307.9 miles away
  6. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from $16.20 per day
    497 km / 308.8 miles away
  7. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport from $13.76 per day
    531.3 km / 330.1 miles away
  8. Pretoria Hatfield from $13.21 per day
    533 km / 331.2 miles away
  9. Wonderboom Airport from $18.33 per day
    542.3 km / 337 miles away
  10. Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown from $20.31 per day
    575.2 km / 357.4 miles away
  11. Kimberley Airport from $16.01 per day
    618.2 km / 384.1 miles away
  12. Port Elizabeth Airport from $10.78 per day
    686.7 km / 426.7 miles away
  13. Sishen Airport
    819.9 km / 509.5 miles away
  14. George Airport from $15.78 per day
    937.3 km / 582.4 miles away
  15. Cape Town Franschhoek
    1,210.6 km / 752.2 miles away
  16. Cape Town Airport from $11.38 per day
    1,257.8 km / 781.6 miles away
  17. Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
    1,271.8 km / 790.3 miles away
  18. Downtown from $15.10 per day
    1,272.2 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. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Durban (Downtown)
January
$132.15
February
March
$17.91
April
$51.27
May
$39.49
June
$38.32
July
August
$15.78
September
$26.31
October
$22.13
November
$30.30
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Durban (Downtown) is September — when rental costs average $15.78 per day. This is 62% cheaper than the yearly average and 88% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $132.15 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.

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 July the average rental period is 11 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 1 days.
Average number of rental days in Durban (Downtown)
January
5
February
March
6
April
5
May
4
June
11
July
August
4
September
1
October
2
November
4
December

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 December, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches in Durban (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
January
45%
February
March
90%
April
90%
May
90%
June
135%
July
August
90%
September
45%
October
45%
November
270%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers First Car Rental, Avis
Popular car categories Small cars
Lowest price $16 per day
Cheapest supplier First Car Rental

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
First Car Rental Suzuki Celerio 5 1 Small cars
Avis Renault Kwid 5 2 Small cars
Keddy Volkswagen Polo 5 2 Small cars
Keddy Toyota Starlet 5 2 Small cars

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
First Car Rental
8.3 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
FOX
7.6 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$46.32
Lowest daily price
$16.01
Total cars available
87

Top 8 suppliers in Durban (Downtown) in 2025

First Car Rental
First Car Rental
Very good 8.3 / 2 reviews
+27313358401
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
$16 - $117
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 - 13:00
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.3 / 3 reviews
+270313352570
Hilton Hotel, Shop B3, 12-14 Walnut Road, Durban 4001
$16 - $117
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
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
+27313373731
Medscheme Building, 67 KE Masinga Rd, Durban Central, Durban, 4001
$21 - $116
Working hours
Mon:
06:30 - 19:30
Tue:
06:30 - 19:30
Wed:
06:30 - 19:30
Thu:
06:30 - 19:30
Fri:
06:30 - 19:30
Sat:
10:00 - 16:00
Sun:
09:00 - 19:00
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
+27112305000
and, Cnr Bram Fischer, Prince Alfred St, North Beach, Durban, 4063
$17 - $123
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 - 13:00
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
+270313352570
Hilton Hotel, Shop B3, 12-14 Walnut Road, Durban 4001
$17 - $123
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
Keddy
Average 7.9 / 1 review
+27313373731
67 Ke Masinga Road
$20 - $113
Working hours
Mon:
06:30 - 19:30
Tue:
06:30 - 19:30
Wed:
06:30 - 19:30
Thu:
06:30 - 19:30
Fri:
06:30 - 19:30
Sat:
10:00 - 16:00
Sun:
09:00 - 19:00
Avis
Avis
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
27313109700
190 K E Masinga Rd
$24 - $140
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
FOX
FOX
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
+27313373731
67 Ke Masinga Road
$24 - $140
Working hours
Mon:
06:30 - 19:30
Tue:
06:30 - 19:30
Wed:
06:30 - 19:30
Thu:
06:30 - 19:30
Fri:
06:30 - 19:30
Sat:
10:00 - 16:00
Sun:
09:00 - 19:00

Highly recommended by our customers

May 20, 2025
Easy and simple
Easy and simple
Ming Law
May 20, 2025
Great experience
Great service, all the customer representatives were very polite and a pleasure to deal with. Special shout out to Chris who went out of his way to be helpful and was so nice!
Anelia Samaropoulos
May 20, 2025
Great service
Great service, good cars.
Jeroen
May 20, 2025
Very easy
Very easy! I recomended!
RAISA SOARES DE ABREU
May 20, 2025
Dave and Eve were extremely helpful…
Dave and Eve were extremely helpful with my situation, going above and beyond to help me through. I highly recommend them.
Tania Allan
May 20, 2025
very easy
Very Easy to book!
MJW
May 20, 2025
Easy
Easy; not complicated
Gloria Santos
May 20, 2025
cheaper than anywhere else
cheaper than anywhere else
pietro iulianello
May 20, 2025
Easy To Use.
Easy To Use.
Tom Davis
May 20, 2025
Very easy to find good rates
Very easy to find good rates. Easy to maneuver around the site. Huge selection of cars to choose from.
Dave Sparenberg
May 20, 2025
Easy to book
Easy to book
Riza Sahin
May 20, 2025
simple and fast process, with competitive prices
Proces was extremely simple, and prices are very competitive
Tiago Santos
May 20, 2025
Rentsmart24 malpensa veramente 5…
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Marin Pehar
May 20, 2025
Easy Booking & Great Pricing
Quick. Easy. Great Pricing
David Jones
May 20, 2025
I was very pleased with the service
I was very pleased with the service, the price and the car. No complaints. Would use again.
Sharon Salupo
May 20, 2025
Easy
Great price
Taras Tsiganok

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