Car Rental in Empangeni
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Toyota Vitz
or similar
Manual
5
1
A/C
4
$21.95
per day
8.3
Very Good
No ratings yet
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
or similar
Manual
4
2
A/C
4
$24.96
per day
8.2
Very Good
No ratings yet
Volkswagen Polo
or similar
Manual
4
1
A/C
4
$27.71
per day
8.3
Very Good
No ratings yet
Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$58.38
per day
8.3
Very Good
No ratings yet
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Audi Q2
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
5
$87.15
per day
8.3
Very Good
No ratings yet
Mercedes Benz Vito
or similar
Automatic
7
2
A/C
4
$99.07
per day
8.2
Very Good
No ratings yet
Toyota Fortuner
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$101.21
per day
8.3
Very Good
No ratings yet
Suzuki Swift
or similar
Manual
4
1
A/C
5
$24.71
per day
8.3
Very Good
No ratings yet
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 07:34 on 22/11/25. 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
$56 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 $14.95 per day19.9 km / 12.37 miles away
- Durbanfrom $14.34 per day121.9 km / 75.75 miles away
- Pietermaritzburgfrom $15.87 per day176.1 km / 109.42 miles away
- Margatefrom $17.24 per day278.2 km / 172.87 miles away
- Ermelo310.3 km / 192.81 miles away
- Nelspruitfrom $16.05 per day381.8 km / 237.24 miles away
- Mthathafrom $16.67 per day438.8 km / 272.66 miles away
- Johannesburgfrom $13.20 per day462.1 km / 287.14 miles away
- Centurionfrom $16.38 per day486.5 km / 302.3 miles away
- Pretoriafrom $16.09 per day491.6 km / 305.47 miles away
- Bloemfonteinfrom $16.05 per day545.2 km / 338.77 miles away
- Polokwanefrom $13.53 per day596.2 km / 370.46 miles away
- East Londonfrom $14.35 per day614.6 km / 381.89 miles away
- Kimberleyfrom $16.05 per day694.2 km / 431.36 miles away
- Port Elizabethfrom $16.49 per day832.7 km / 517.42 miles away
- Sishen879.4 km / 546.43 miles away
- Georgefrom $16.38 per day1,074.9 km / 667.91 miles away
- Hermanusfrom $14.20 per day1,352.7 km / 840.53 miles away
- Stellenboschfrom $14.24 per day1,364 km / 847.55 miles away
- Cape Townfrom $13.60 per day1,387.2 km / 861.97 miles away
Top 18 locations near Empangeni
- King Shaka International Airportfrom $14.34 per day121.9 km / 75.75 miles away
- Durban (Downtown)from $16.43 per day148.7 km / 92.4 miles away
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom $16.05 per day381.8 km / 237.24 miles away
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom $13.92 per day462.1 km / 287.14 miles away
- Pretoria Hatfieldfrom $16.43 per day491.6 km / 305.47 miles away
- Wonderboom Airportfrom $16.43 per day499.4 km / 310.31 miles away
- Johannesburg Lanseria Airportfrom $13.20 per day500.4 km / 310.93 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom $16.05 per day545.2 km / 338.77 miles away
- East London Airportfrom $14.35 per day614.6 km / 381.89 miles away
- Kimberley Airportfrom $16.05 per day694.2 km / 431.36 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstownfrom $17.04 per day721.1 km / 448.07 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Airportfrom $16.49 per day832.7 km / 517.42 miles away
- Sishen Airport879.4 km / 546.43 miles away
- George Airportfrom $16.38 per day1,074.9 km / 667.91 miles away
- Cape Town Franschhoek1,340.6 km / 833.01 miles away
- Cape Town Airportfrom $13.60 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 $14.13 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 monthSeptember | Most expensive month December | |
| A good deal $33 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Empangeni
$143
$72
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
$23
in September
Sep
$32
in October
Oct
Nov
$130
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Empangeni is September (when prices average $22.85 per day). This is 70% cheaper than the yearly average and 82% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average $130.08).
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 September, and the least popular is September.
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
Same as average in September
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
Nov
Same as average in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Empangeni?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in December, the average renter keeps their car for 3 days, and in October, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Empangeni
3
2
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
2 days in September
Sep
1 day in October
Oct
Nov
3 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $22 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.3 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Avis (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$56
Lowest daily price
$22
Total cars available
24
Top 2 suppliers in Empangeni in 2025
Budget
1 location
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
7.9
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
$22–$101
per day
Most popular location
5 Steel Way
Avis
1 location
8.2
Very 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
8.4
Car condition
8.6
$22–$102
per day
Most popular location
5 Steelway
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2023
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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