Car Rental in Hermanus

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Hermanus, South Africa
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Cheapest car rental rates

Downtown
Mini
Toyota Agya or similar
Toyota Agya
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Firefly
€13.86 per day
Downtown
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest or similar
Toyota Corolla Quest
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Bidvest
€18.73 per day
Downtown
Economy
Toyota Starlet or similar
Toyota Starlet
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Dollar
€19.79 per day
Downtown
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
€28.03 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Downtown
Intermediate Van
Toyota Avanza or similar
Toyota Avanza
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Firefly
€32.47 per day
Downtown
Standard SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
Toyota Corolla Cross
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Firefly
€43.89 per day
Downtown
Premium
Audi A4 or similar
Audi A4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bidvest
€51.96 per day
Downtown
Full-size
BMW 3 Series or similar
BMW 3 Series
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Firefly
€58.80 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 8:23 AM on 7/14/25. 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
€33 per day
Average car rental length
7 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%
Rating
9.5 / 10

One-way car rentals in Hermanus

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Hermanus and drop off in another city include:

  • From Hermanus to Durban - 12 offers from €22.30 per day

Top 20 cities near Hermanus

  1. Strand from €20.57 per day
    49.9 km / 31 miles away
  2. Stellenbosch from €13.75 per day
    64.1 km / 39.8 miles away
  3. Cape Town from €9.57 per day
    77.4 km / 48.1 miles away
  4. George from €12.97 per day
    292.4 km / 181.7 miles away
  5. Knysna
    352.3 km / 218.9 miles away
  6. Port Elizabeth from €12.00 per day
    588.5 km / 365.7 miles away
  7. East London from €12.00 per day
    808.7 km / 502.5 miles away
  8. Kimberley from €13.65 per day
    814.5 km / 506.1 miles away
  9. Sishen
    833.6 km / 518 miles away
  10. Bloemfontein from €13.65 per day
    892.1 km / 554.3 miles away
  11. Mthatha from €13.12 per day
    935.8 km / 581.5 miles away
  12. Margate from €20.31 per day
    1,111.9 km / 690.9 miles away
  13. Pietermaritzburg from €13.73 per day
    1,177.2 km / 731.5 miles away
  14. Durban from €12.54 per day
    1,239.9 km / 770.4 miles away
  15. Johannesburg from €11.60 per day
    1,262 km / 784.2 miles away
  16. Centurion from €14.16 per day
    1,282.3 km / 796.8 miles away
  17. Pretoria from €13.54 per day
    1,294.8 km / 804.6 miles away
  18. Richards Bay from €11.54 per day
    1,370 km / 851.3 miles away
  19. Nelspruit from €14.59 per day
    1,520.4 km / 944.7 miles away
  20. Polokwane from €12.50 per day
    1,536.9 km / 955 miles away

Top 18 locations near Hermanus

  1. Cape Town Franschhoek
    58.1 km / 36.1 miles away
  2. Cape Town Airport from €9.57 per day
    77.4 km / 48.1 miles away
  3. Downtown from €9.91 per day
    93.6 km / 58.2 miles away
  4. Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront from €12.66 per day
    94.2 km / 58.5 miles away
  5. George Airport from €12.97 per day
    292.4 km / 181.7 miles away
  6. Port Elizabeth Airport from €12.00 per day
    588.5 km / 365.7 miles away
  7. Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown from €18.73 per day
    682.9 km / 424.3 miles away
  8. East London Airport from €12.00 per day
    808.7 km / 502.5 miles away
  9. Kimberley Airport from €13.65 per day
    814.5 km / 506.1 miles away
  10. Sishen Airport
    833.6 km / 518 miles away
  11. Bloemfontein Airport from €13.78 per day
    892.1 km / 554.3 miles away
  12. Downtown from €13.65 per day
    1,219.6 km / 757.8 miles away
  13. King Shaka International Airport from €12.87 per day
    1,239.9 km / 770.4 miles away
  14. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport from €13.68 per day
    1,258.5 km / 782 miles away
  15. Tambo International Airport from €11.86 per day
    1,262 km / 784.2 miles away
  16. Pretoria Hatfield from €16.10 per day
    1,294.8 km / 804.6 miles away
  17. Wonderboom Airport from €19.54 per day
    1,301.9 km / 809 miles away
  18. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from €14.59 per day
    1,520.4 km / 944.7 miles away

Map of car rental locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Hermanus?

Car rental prices in Hermanus vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Hermanus
€47.30
January
€51.00
February
€26.37
March
€26.50
April
May
June
€28.83
July
€19.98
August
€27.78
September
October
November
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Hermanus is August (when prices average €19.98 per day). This is 39% cheaper than the yearly average and 61% cheaper than renting in February (when prices average €51.00).

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 usual rental length in Hermanus?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in January, the average renter keeps their car for 9 days, and in July, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Hermanus
9
January
4
February
8
March
9
April
May
June
3
July
7
August
6
September
October
November
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Hermanus?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Hermanus is March, and the least popular is July.
Monthly searches in Hermanus by pick-up date relative to the average
78%
January
194%
February
233%
March
78%
April
May
June
39%
July
39%
August
39%
September
October
November
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 1
Popular suppliers Hertz, Firefly, Dollar, BLUU
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars
Lowest price €14 per day
Cheapest supplier Firefly

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Hertz Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
Hertz Toyota Corolla Quest 4 2 Medium cars
Dollar Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
Hertz Volkswagen T-Cross 5 2 Medium cars
Firefly Volkswagen Polo 4 2 Small cars
Firefly Volkswagen T-Cross 5 2 Medium cars
BLUU Toyota Corolla 4 2 Medium cars
Firefly Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
Firefly Toyota Corolla Quest 4 2 Medium cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

South Africa
Suzuki Swift
1/24/22
Table Mountain an ABSOLUTE MUST see.
South Africa
Kia Picanto
6/24/21
Very beautiful views

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Hertz
8.8 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Bidvest
8.1 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
€33.44
Lowest daily price
€13.86
Total cars available
46

Top 6 suppliers in Hermanus in 2025

Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.8 / 7 reviews
1 location
€18 - €80
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8.4 / 2 reviews
1 location
€14 - €67
BLUU
BLUU
Very good 8.4 / 3 reviews
1 location
€14 - €67
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.3 / 1 review
1 location
€16 - €78
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
1 location
€16 - €78
Bidvest
Bidvest
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
1 location
€19 - €79

Highly recommended by our customers

Jul 19, 2025
good service
good service
D Mateiciuc
Jul 19, 2025
DiscoverCars Agent July 2025 was very…Good
DiscoverCars Agent July 2025 was very good. Greece Hirecar "Drive" Kia Petrol was in good working order and was reliable especially in the heat 40DegC
Adrian
Jul 19, 2025
Fast, efficient
Fast, efficient
M GUERRA
Jul 19, 2025
Highly trustworthy company
As previously mentioned in a general recommendation of their services I am now pleased to report that having filed a claim for vehicle damage insurance with DiscoverCars.com they have accepted my claim promptly and processed it to my satisfaction. A company you can trust.
Barry Monks
Jul 19, 2025
All good
All good, qiuck pick up, clean car.
Mikulas Forman
Jul 18, 2025
It’s very easy websites thanks
It’s very easy websites thanks
Hadgu KFLE
Jul 18, 2025
quick and easy with good prices
quick and easy with good prices
Sally D'Alessandro
Jul 18, 2025
Best prices!
Best prices!
customer
Jul 18, 2025
It's very easy
It's very easy
Corinne Payaud
Jul 18, 2025
Multiple rental car complanies.
Multiple rental car complanies.
Tom Boylan
Jul 18, 2025
Thanks for of
Thanks for of
Mehmet Çadır
Jul 18, 2025
Your prices are very good and it was an…
Your prices are very good and it was an easy process
jennifer
Jul 18, 2025
Antonino solve all my doubts
Antonino solve all my doubts
César Antona
Jul 18, 2025
It was very good
It was very good
Milos Draca
Jul 18, 2025
Cool
Cool! Nice!
Mathilde COLOM
Jul 18, 2025
All OK
All OK Clear interface
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