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Toyota Vitz
or similar Mini
Manual
5
A/C
4
$20.26
per day
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
$24.42
per day
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
$28.49
per day
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$64.86
per day
Rental office
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BMW 3 Series
or similar Premium
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$96.45
per day
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Toyota Fortuner
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$101.70
per day
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$31.29
per day
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Volkswagen T-Cross
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$48.51
per day
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:34 on 29/09/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
Travel information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
$52 per day
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%
Top 20 cities near Empangeni
- Richards Bayfrom $13.48 per day20.1 km / 12.49 miles away
- Durbanfrom $14.37 per day148.7 km / 92.4 miles away
- Pietermaritzburgfrom $14.37 per day174.7 km / 108.55 miles away
- Margatefrom $15.63 per day276.6 km / 171.87 miles away
- Ermelo310.3 km / 192.81 miles away
- Nelspruitfrom $14.67 per day375.1 km / 233.08 miles away
- Mthathafrom $13.71 per day436.7 km / 271.35 miles away
- Johannesburgfrom $14.37 per day478.5 km / 297.33 miles away
- Centurionfrom $14.94 per day486.5 km / 302.3 miles away
- Pretoriafrom $14.49 per day494.7 km / 307.39 miles away
- Bloemfonteinfrom $14.44 per day554.2 km / 344.36 miles away
- Polokwanefrom $14.00 per day590.5 km / 366.92 miles away
- East Londonfrom $13.04 per day609.3 km / 378.6 miles away
- Kimberleyfrom $12.34 per day694.4 km / 431.48 miles away
- Port Elizabethfrom $13.25 per day832.6 km / 517.35 miles away
- Sishen879.4 km / 546.43 miles away
- Georgefrom $14.92 per day1,065 km / 661.76 miles away
- Hermanusfrom $13.88 per day1,352.7 km / 840.53 miles away
- Stellenboschfrom $14.13 per day1,364 km / 847.55 miles away
- Cape Townfrom $12.97 per day1,401 km / 870.54 miles away
Top 18 locations near Empangeni
- King Shaka International Airportfrom $14.78 per day121.9 km / 75.75 miles away
- Durban (Downtown)from $14.37 per day148.7 km / 92.4 miles away
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom $14.67 per day381.8 km / 237.24 miles away
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom $14.67 per day462.1 km / 287.14 miles away
- Pretoria Hatfieldfrom $14.49 per day491.6 km / 305.47 miles away
- Wonderboom Airportfrom $15.05 per day499.4 km / 310.31 miles away
- Johannesburg Lanseria Airportfrom $14.47 per day500.4 km / 310.93 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom $15.04 per day545.2 km / 338.77 miles away
- East London Airportfrom $14.47 per day614.6 km / 381.89 miles away
- Kimberley Airportfrom $12.34 per day694.2 km / 431.36 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstownfrom $22.11 per day721.1 km / 448.07 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Airportfrom $13.25 per day832.7 km / 517.42 miles away
- Sishen Airport879.4 km / 546.43 miles away
- George Airportfrom $14.92 per day1,074.9 km / 667.91 miles away
- Cape Town Franschhoek1,340.6 km / 833.01 miles away
- Cape Town Airportfrom $12.97 per day1,387.2 km / 861.97 miles away
- Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront1,400.6 km / 870.29 miles away
- Cape Town (Downtown)from $14.57 per day1,401 km / 870.54 miles away
When to book in Empangeni and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Empangeni?
Car rental prices in Empangeni vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest month | Most expensive month | |
| A good deal $35 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Empangeni
$35
$17
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
$32
in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Empangeni is October (when prices average $31.74 per day). This is 0% cheaper than the yearly average and 0% cheaper than renting in October (when prices average $31.74).
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's the most popular month to rent a car in Empangeni?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Empangeni is October, and the least popular is October.
Monthly searches in Empangeni by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Empangeni?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in October, the average renter keeps their car for one day, and in October, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Empangeni
1
1
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1 day in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $20 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Car rental statistics
Total rental companies
1
Average daily price
$52
Lowest daily price
$20
Total cars available
9
Top supplier in Empangeni in 2026
Budget
1 location
8.3
Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.7
$20–$102
per day
Most popular location
5 Steelway
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