Car Rental in Mthatha

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Mthatha, South Africa
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Cheapest car rental rates

Downtown
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
BLUU
$20.68 per day
Mthatha Airport
Economy
Hyundai i20 or similar
Hyundai i20
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
U-Save
$21.72 per day
Mthatha Airport
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo Vivo or similar
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
$26.83 per day
Mthatha Airport
Full-size SUV
Hyundai Grand Creta or similar
Hyundai Grand Creta
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
U-Save
$67.49 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Mthatha Airport
Compact
Suzuki Ciaz or similar
Suzuki Ciaz
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
U-Save
$21.72 per day
Mthatha Airport
Compact
Suzuki Dzire or similar
Suzuki Dzire
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
U-Save
$21.72 per day
Mthatha Airport
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
U-Save
$21.72 per day
Mthatha Airport
Compact
VW Polo Sedan or similar
VW Polo Sedan
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
$22.84 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 4:05 PM on 5/6/25. 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
$28 per day
Average car rental length
9 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%

One-way car rentals in Mthatha

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

  • From Mthatha to Cape Town - 35 offers from $20.74 per day
  • From Mthatha to Durban - 35 offers from $20.77 per day

Top 20 cities near Mthatha

  1. Margate from $14.75 per day
    176.3 km / 109.5 miles away
  2. East London from $12.73 per day
    183.6 km / 114.1 miles away
  3. Pietermaritzburg from $19.72 per day
    268 km / 166.5 miles away
  4. Durban from $14.43 per day
    318 km / 197.6 miles away
  5. Bloemfontein from $13.81 per day
    355.6 km / 221 miles away
  6. Port Elizabeth from $13.68 per day
    393.8 km / 244.7 miles away
  7. Richards Bay from $10.57 per day
    453.2 km / 281.6 miles away
  8. Kimberley from $15.17 per day
    484.1 km / 300.8 miles away
  9. Ermelo
    573.5 km / 356.4 miles away
  10. Knysna
    594.7 km / 369.5 miles away
  11. Johannesburg from $10.15 per day
    603.2 km / 374.8 miles away
  12. Centurion from $11.91 per day
    634.6 km / 394.3 miles away
  13. Pretoria from $14.46 per day
    646.7 km / 401.8 miles away
  14. George from $14.85 per day
    648.7 km / 403.1 miles away
  15. Sishen
    699.1 km / 434.4 miles away
  16. Nelspruit from $12.64 per day
    725.4 km / 450.7 miles away
  17. Polokwane from $11.65 per day
    860 km / 534.4 miles away
  18. Hermanus from $22.82 per day
    935.8 km / 581.5 miles away
  19. Stellenbosch from $15.45 per day
    955.3 km / 593.6 miles away
  20. Cape Town from $10.86 per day
    979 km / 608.3 miles away

Top 19 locations near Mthatha

  1. East London Airport from $12.73 per day
    183.6 km / 114.1 miles away
  2. Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown from $16.96 per day
    282.2 km / 175.4 miles away
  3. Downtown from $19.97 per day
    293.5 km / 182.4 miles away
  4. King Shaka International Airport from $14.43 per day
    318 km / 197.6 miles away
  5. Bloemfontein Airport from $15.48 per day
    355.6 km / 221 miles away
  6. Port Elizabeth Airport from $13.68 per day
    393.8 km / 244.7 miles away
  7. Kimberley Airport from $15.17 per day
    484.1 km / 300.8 miles away
  8. Johannesburg Airport from $22.24 per day
    603.2 km / 374.8 miles away
  9. Tambo International Airport from $10.15 per day
    603.2 km / 374.8 miles away
  10. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport from $14.13 per day
    628 km / 390.2 miles away
  11. Pretoria Hatfield from $16.76 per day
    646.7 km / 401.8 miles away
  12. George Airport from $14.85 per day
    648.7 km / 403.1 miles away
  13. Wonderboom Airport from $14.46 per day
    656.9 km / 408.2 miles away
  14. Sishen Airport
    699.1 km / 434.4 miles away
  15. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from $15.42 per day
    725.4 km / 450.7 miles away
  16. Cape Town Franschhoek
    931.2 km / 578.6 miles away
  17. Cape Town Airport from $10.86 per day
    979 km / 608.3 miles away
  18. Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
    993.9 km / 617.6 miles away
  19. Downtown from $11.33 per day
    994.1 km / 617.7 miles away

Map of car rental locations

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

Car rental prices in Mthatha 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 Mthatha
$18.50
January
February
March
April
$25.95
May
June
$35.54
July
$16.49
August
$29.53
September
$29.04
October
November
$31.51
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Mthatha is August (when prices average $16.49 per day). This is 38% cheaper than the yearly average and 54% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $35.54).

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 Mthatha?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in July, the average renter keeps their car for 13 days, and in May, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Mthatha
6
January
February
March
April
2
May
June
13
July
6
August
3
September
3
October
November
13
December

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

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Mthatha is December, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Mthatha by pick-up date relative to the average
29%
January
February
March
April
29%
May
June
146%
July
29%
August
29%
September
175%
October
November
263%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 2
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers First Car Rental, Europcar, Hertz, BLUU
Popular car categories Medium cars, SUVs, Small cars
Lowest price $21 per day
Cheapest supplier BLUU

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
First Car Rental Proton X50 4 2 SUVs
Europcar Volkswagen Polo 5 2 Small cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Celerio 5 1 Small cars
Hertz Volkswagen T-Cross 5 2 Medium cars
BLUU Toyota Corolla 4 2 Medium cars

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
First Car Rental
8.6 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
FOX
8.1 / 10
Total rental companies
13
Average daily price
$28.09
Lowest daily price
$20.68
Total cars available
45

Top 13 suppliers in Mthatha in 2025

First Car Rental
First Car Rental
Very good 8.6 / 2 reviews
1 location
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.6 / 0 reviews
1 location
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.5 / 0 reviews
1 location
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.5 / 3 reviews
1 location
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8.5 / 0 reviews
1 location
U-Save
U-Save
Very good 8.4 / 0 reviews
1 location
$22 - $68
BLUU
BLUU
Very good 8.4 / 0 reviews
1 location
$21
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
1 location
$21
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Very good 8.3 / 1 review
1 location
$23 - $72
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
1 location
$23 - $72
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
1 location
$23 - $72
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
1 location
$23 - $72
FOX
FOX
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
1 location
$23 - $72

Highly recommended by our customers

Jun 9, 2025
The service was great
The service was great, the car was in good condition and it was a real good value for money. The car was very fuel
Srinivas Annavarapu
Jun 9, 2025
Our parked car was hit during our…
Our parked car was hit during our vacation. Luckily, Rasids L. was very eager to help. He responded quickly and was very friendly. The damages that we had to pay with the rental company was fully coverd by DiscoverCars. Next time we will book with DiscoverCars again!
Raïscha O'Prinsen
Jun 9, 2025
efficient service at arrival &…
efficient service at arrival & departure, friendly personal.
Franz Josef Eitler
Jun 9, 2025
They won't leave you alone if you are troubble
I had an accident on my holiday in Italy. I had full insurance with DiscoverCars. These guys are great ! At first I called and the lady on the phone helped me to find my ground, was very gentle and sweet. When I got back home I thought the whole process would be a mess. But I filed a complain, and got in touch with Alexander who guided me through the whole process. I got all my money back. So my suggestion if you travel abroad, always get full coverage. And be sure you won't be left alone to deal with situation if something goes wrong
Gabija Kil
Jun 9, 2025
My application was handled quickly.
My application was handled quickly. The representative was very polite and professional. Thank you!
שרה פרץ
Jun 9, 2025
Easy to navigate
Easy to navigate
Mark Turner
Jun 9, 2025
Good price..
Good price..
SAEED ALQAHTANI
Jun 9, 2025
Streamline Experience
Ease of navigating, selecting and reserve
Jeffrey Jones
Jun 9, 2025
Used this website to book a third party…
Used this website to book a third party rental and everything worked out great.
LM
Jun 9, 2025
Easy to find de cars and different…
Easy to find de cars and different options
Horacio Ferro
Jun 9, 2025
smooth and clear
smooth and clear
D C Cohn
Jun 9, 2025
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Mohammed Alshamsi
Jun 9, 2025
very easy site and great price
very easy site and great price
george robinson
Jun 9, 2025
Consistently the best value for price!
Consistently the best value for price!
Vassilis Angels
Jun 9, 2025
Very fast booking and lot of cars…
Very fast booking and lot of cars available
Matteo F
Jun 9, 2025
website easy to use
website easy to use
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