Car Rental in Hermanus (Downtown)
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Hyundai Grand i10
or similar
Manual
5
1
A/C
5
$14.20
per day
8.4
Very Good
3 reviews
Toyota Corolla Quest
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
$23.57
per day
8.6
Excellent
2 reviews
Toyota Starlet
or similar
Manual
4
1
A/C
5
$23.69
per day
8.3
Very Good
1 review
Volkswagen Polo
or similar
Manual
4
1
A/C
5
$32.44
per day
8.8
Excellent
7 reviews
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Toyota Avanza
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
$37.50
per day
8.6
Excellent
2 reviews
Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$50.75
per day
8.6
Excellent
2 reviews
Toyota Hilux
or similar
Manual
5
5
A/C
4
$57.00
per day
8.4
Very Good
3 reviews
Mercedes Benz C200
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$65.28
per day
8.4
Very Good
3 reviews
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 23:59 on 13/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 18 locations near Hermanus (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Hermanus (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Hermanus (Downtown)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers in Hermanus (Downtown) in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
$38 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
10 / 10
Top 18 locations near Hermanus (Downtown)
- Cape Town Franschhoek58.1 km / 36.1 miles away
- Cape Town Airportfrom $13.60 per day77.4 km / 48.09 miles away
- Cape Town (Downtown)from $14.13 per day93.6 km / 58.16 miles away
- Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront94.2 km / 58.53 miles away
- George Airportfrom $16.38 per day292.4 km / 181.69 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Airportfrom $16.49 per day588.5 km / 365.68 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstownfrom $17.04 per day682.9 km / 424.33 miles away
- East London Airportfrom $14.35 per day808.7 km / 502.5 miles away
- Kimberley Airportfrom $16.05 per day814.5 km / 506.11 miles away
- Sishen Airport833.6 km / 517.98 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom $16.05 per day892.1 km / 554.33 miles away
- Durban (Downtown)from $16.43 per day1,219.6 km / 757.82 miles away
- King Shaka International Airportfrom $14.34 per day1,239.9 km / 770.44 miles away
- Johannesburg Lanseria Airportfrom $13.20 per day1,258.5 km / 782 miles away
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom $13.92 per day1,262 km / 784.17 miles away
- Pretoria Hatfieldfrom $16.43 per day1,294.8 km / 804.55 miles away
- Wonderboom Airportfrom $16.43 per day1,301.9 km / 808.96 miles away
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom $16.05 per day1,520.4 km / 944.73 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Hertz
Adam Road 3, Sandbaai, Hermanus
B
Firefly
3 Adam Road, Sandbaai, Hermanus
C
BLUU
34 Main Rd, Hermanus, 7200
D
Dollar
1 Myrtle St, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa
E
Thrifty
Unit4 Hermanus Business Centre
When to book in Hermanus (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Hermanus (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Hermanus (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJuly | Most expensive month February | ||
| Average price $20 | A good deal $23 | Cheapest supplier BLUU | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Hermanus (Downtown)
$65
$32
$0
$55
in January
Jan
$59
in February
Feb
$31
in March
Mar
$31
in April
Apr
May
Jun
$9
in July
Jul
$12
in August
Aug
$19
in September
Sep
$23
in October
Oct
$21
in November
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Hermanus (Downtown) is July — when rental costs average $9.07 per day. This is 54% cheaper than the yearly average and 85% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $59.07 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.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Hermanus (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Hermanus (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in March, while they are least likely to rent in in July.
Monthly searches in Hermanus (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.4
1.2
0
0.7 times in January
Jan
1.8 times in February
Feb
2.2 times in March
Mar
0.7 times in April
Apr
May
Jun
0.4 times in July
Jul
0.4 times in August
Aug
0.4 times in September
Sep
1.4 times in October
Oct
1.1 times in November
Nov
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Hermanus (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 30 days, while in November, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Hermanus (Downtown)
33
17
0
9 days in January
Jan
4 days in February
Feb
8 days in March
Mar
9 days in April
Apr
May
Jun
30 days in July
Jul
14 days in August
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
6 days in October
Oct
2 days in November
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Hertz, Firefly, BLUU, Dollar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $14 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | BLUU |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Hertz | Toyota Corolla Quest | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Firefly | Toyota Corolla Quest | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Firefly | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Hertz | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Firefly | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| BLUU | Toyota Corolla Quest | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Dollar | Toyota Starlet | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| BLUU | Toyota Starlet | 3 | 1 | Small car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Hermanus (Downtown)
10
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
January
Happiest customers drive
Toyota Corolla Quest
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Per S.
Toyota Corolla Quest
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Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$38
Lowest daily price
$14
Total cars available
60
Top 5 suppliers in Hermanus (Downtown) in 2025
Hertz
8.8
Excellent
7 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.8
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.7
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.0
$22 - $101
per day
Adam Road 3, Sandbaai, Hermanus
+27283124479
Show 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
Firefly
8.6
Excellent
2 reviews
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.8
$17 - $84
per day
3 Adam Road, Sandbaai, Hermanus
+270283124479
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-16:00
Tue
09:00-16:00
Wed
09:00-16:00
Thu
09:00-16:00
Fri
09:00-16:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
BLUU
8.4
Very Good
3 reviews
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.0
$14 - $82
per day
34 Main Rd, Hermanus, 7200
+27283130526
Show 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
08:30-12:00
Dollar
8.3
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.6
$19 - $110
per day
1 Myrtle St, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa
+27283124479
Show 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
Thrifty
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.2
$19 - $110
per day
Unit4 Hermanus Business Centre
0283124479
Show 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
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