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Toyota Vitz
or similar Mini
Manual
5
A/C
4
$19.94
per day
Rental office
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
$24.04
per day
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
$28.05
per day
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Audi Q2
or similar Compact Elite Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$75.07
per day
Rental office
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Unlimited mileage
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BMW 3 Series
or similar Premium
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$94.96
per day
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Unlimited mileage
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$30.81
per day
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 06:29 on 11/10/26. 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
$45 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 Ladysmith
- Pietermaritzburgfrom $14.33 per day130.6 km / 81.15 miles away
- Durbanfrom $14.33 per day189.8 km / 117.94 miles away
- Ermelo229.3 km / 142.48 miles away
- Richards Bayfrom $14.33 per day230.7 km / 143.35 miles away
- Margatefrom $15.58 per day261.6 km / 162.55 miles away
- Johannesburgfrom $13.03 per day320.2 km / 198.96 miles away
- Centurionfrom $14.73 per day338.3 km / 210.21 miles away
- Bloemfonteinfrom $14.64 per day349 km / 216.86 miles away
- Pretoriafrom $12.79 per day349.3 km / 217.04 miles away
- Mthathafrom $14.74 per day350.2 km / 217.6 miles away
- Nelspruitfrom $14.64 per day365.9 km / 227.36 miles away
- Kimberleyfrom $14.64 per day485.7 km / 301.8 miles away
- Polokwanefrom $14.65 per day519.6 km / 322.86 miles away
- East Londonfrom $14.64 per day525.5 km / 326.53 miles away
- Sishen668.7 km / 415.51 miles away
- Port Elizabethfrom $14.74 per day717.3 km / 445.71 miles away
- Georgefrom $14.64 per day914 km / 567.93 miles away
- Hermanusfrom $15.58 per day1,188.1 km / 738.25 miles away
- Stellenboschfrom $14.64 per day1,193 km / 741.3 miles away
- Cape Townfrom $14.64 per day1,228.2 km / 763.17 miles away
Top 18 locations near Ladysmith
- King Shaka International Airportfrom $14.33 per day177.1 km / 110.04 miles away
- Durban (Downtown)from $15.22 per day189.8 km / 117.94 miles away
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom $13.77 per day308.3 km / 191.57 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom $14.64 per day339.8 km / 211.14 miles away
- Johannesburg Lanseria Airportfrom $14.92 per day343 km / 213.13 miles away
- Pretoria Hatfieldfrom $12.79 per day347.5 km / 215.93 miles away
- Wonderboom Airportfrom $14.62 per day357.1 km / 221.89 miles away
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom $14.64 per day379.3 km / 235.69 miles away
- Kimberley Airportfrom $14.64 per day485.7 km / 301.8 miles away
- East London Airportfrom $14.64 per day529.1 km / 328.77 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstownfrom $20.68 per day610.6 km / 379.41 miles away
- Sishen Airport668.7 km / 415.51 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Airportfrom $14.74 per day718.1 km / 446.21 miles away
- George Airportfrom $14.64 per day923.8 km / 574.02 miles away
- Cape Town Franschhoek1,170.2 km / 727.13 miles away
- Cape Town Airportfrom $14.64 per day1,215.5 km / 755.28 miles away
- Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfrontfrom $15.86 per day1,227.7 km / 762.86 miles away
- Cape Town (Downtown)from $14.64 per day1,228.2 km / 763.17 miles away
When to book in Ladysmith and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Ladysmith?
Car rental prices in Ladysmith 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 monthJune | Most expensive month December | |
| A good deal $37 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Ladysmith
$20
$10
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
$18
in June
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
$19
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Ladysmith is June (when prices average $17.68 per day). This is 2% cheaper than the yearly average and 5% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average $18.53).
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 Ladysmith?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Ladysmith is December, and the least popular is June.
Monthly searches in Ladysmith by pick-up date relative to the average
1.4
0.7
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
0.7 times in June
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1.3 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Ladysmith?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in December, the average renter keeps their car for 23 days, and in June, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Ladysmith
25
13
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
2 days in June
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
23 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $20 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Europcar (rated 8.4 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
FOX (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$45
Lowest daily price
$20
Total cars available
7
Top 4 suppliers in Ladysmith in 2026
Europcar
1 location
8.4
Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.7
$17–$176
per day
Most popular location
23A Murchison St, Ladysmith, 2574
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–$95
per day
Most popular location
70 Murchison St, Ladysmith, 3370, South Africa
Keddy
1 location
8.2
Good
Value for money
7.7
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
8.6
$15–$106
per day
Most popular location
23A Murchison Street
FOX
1 location
8.0
Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
8.0
Most popular location
23A Murchison Street
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