Car Rental in Durban (Downtown)

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Downtown, Durban, South Africa
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Cheapest car rental rates

Mini
Kia Picanto or similar
Kia Picanto
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$19.97 per day
Economy
Volkswagen Polo Vivo or similar
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Avis
$25.70 per day
Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux or similar
Toyota Hilux
  • 4
  • 4
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$66.13 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest or similar
Toyota Corolla Quest
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$25.38 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or similar
Volkswagen T-Roc
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$52.27 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
Toyota Corolla Cross
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$54.70 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
Toyota Corolla Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$55.69 per day
Premium
Mercedes Benz C Class or similar
Mercedes Benz C Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$79.92 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 3:08 AM on 6/6/25. 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
$47 per day
Average car rental length
5 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 $4.94 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.19 per liter or $4.49 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.49 per liter or $5.64 per gallon

Top 18 locations near Downtown

  1. King Shaka International Airport from $14.43 per day
    28.3 km / 17.6 miles away
  2. Bloemfontein Airport from $15.48 per day
    465.4 km / 289.2 miles away
  3. East London Airport from $12.73 per day
    466.3 km / 289.7 miles away
  4. Johannesburg Airport from $22.24 per day
    495.5 km / 307.9 miles away
  5. Tambo International Airport from $10.15 per day
    495.5 km / 307.9 miles away
  6. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from $15.42 per day
    497 km / 308.8 miles away
  7. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport from $14.13 per day
    531.3 km / 330.1 miles away
  8. Pretoria Hatfield from $16.76 per day
    533 km / 331.2 miles away
  9. Wonderboom Airport from $14.46 per day
    542.3 km / 337 miles away
  10. Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown from $16.96 per day
    575.2 km / 357.4 miles away
  11. Kimberley Airport from $15.17 per day
    618.2 km / 384.1 miles away
  12. Port Elizabeth Airport from $13.68 per day
    686.7 km / 426.7 miles away
  13. Sishen Airport
    819.9 km / 509.5 miles away
  14. George Airport from $14.85 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 $10.86 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 $11.33 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
$134.04
February
March
$18.16
April
$36.07
May
$21.43
June
$38.86
July
August
$16.01
September
$26.69
October
$22.45
November
$30.74
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Durban (Downtown) is September — when rental costs average $16.01 per day. This is 58% cheaper than the yearly average and 88% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $134.04 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
3
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
41%
February
March
82%
April
164%
May
82%
June
123%
July
August
82%
September
41%
October
41%
November
245%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers First Car Rental, Avis, SIXT
Popular car categories Small cars
Lowest price $20 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
Avis Renault Kwid 5 2 Small cars
Keddy Volkswagen Polo 5 2 Small cars
Keddy Toyota Starlet 5 2 Small cars
SIXT VW Polo Vivo 5 0 Small cars

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
SIXT
8.6 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
FOX
8.1 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$47.47
Lowest daily price
$19.97
Total cars available
22

Top 8 suppliers in Durban (Downtown) in 2025

SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.6 / 1 review
+27112305000
and, Cnr Bram Fischer, Prince Alfred St, North Beach, Durban, 4063
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
First Car Rental
First Car Rental
Very good 8.6 / 2 reviews
+27313358401
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
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 8.6 / 3 reviews
+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
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.5 / 1 review
+27313373731
Medscheme Building, 67 KE Masinga Rd, Durban Central, Durban, 4001
$66
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
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8.5 / 0 reviews
+270313352570
Hilton Hotel, Shop B3, 12-14 Walnut Road, Durban 4001
$66
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
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
+27313373731
67 Ke Masinga Road
$20 - $89
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
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
27313109700
190 K E Masinga Rd
$24 - $58
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
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
+27313373731
67 Ke Masinga Road
$24 - $58
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

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Jun 9, 2025
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Easy to navigate
Mark Turner
Jun 9, 2025
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Jun 9, 2025
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Jeffrey Jones
Jun 9, 2025
Used this website to book a third party…
Used this website to book a third party rental and everything worked out great.
LM
Jun 9, 2025
Easy to find de cars and different…
Easy to find de cars and different options
Horacio Ferro
Jun 9, 2025
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D C Cohn
Jun 9, 2025
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Mohammed Alshamsi
Jun 9, 2025
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very easy site and great price
george robinson
Jun 9, 2025
Consistently the best value for price!
Consistently the best value for price!
Vassilis Angels
Jun 9, 2025
Very fast booking and lot of cars…
Very fast booking and lot of cars available
Matteo F
Jun 9, 2025
website easy to use
website easy to use
Brian D
Jun 9, 2025
Ease off booking
Ease off booking. Information was clear. Process was fast.
David Seabrook
Jun 9, 2025
Friendly
Friendly, relaxed. Quick rental and return. Free booster seats for kids and no upfront security deposit. Recommend
Evan Lambe
Jun 9, 2025
Easy to get a good deal
Well made site, easy access and able to find good deals from multiple car rental places
Jon-Erik
Jun 9, 2025
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It was very easy..
MEHMET AYKUL
Jun 9, 2025
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easy and clear information, many options, rent 4 times across this platform
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