Car Rental in Mthatha (Downtown)
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Hyundai Grand i10
or similar Mini
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
1
A/C
5
$12.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Downtown
R61, Mthatha Airport Road, Mthatha, 5100
Rental desk is located in the car rental center.
Drop-off information
Downtown
R61, Mthatha Airport Road, Mthatha, 5100
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
$14.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Downtown
R61, Mthatha Airport Road, Mthatha, 5100
Rental desk is located in the car rental center.
Drop-off information
Downtown
R61, Mthatha Airport Road, Mthatha, 5100
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Toyota Starlet
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
1
A/C
3
$13.59
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Downtown
R61, Mthatha Airport Road, Mthatha, 5100
Rental desk is located in the car rental center.
Drop-off information
Downtown
R61, Mthatha Airport Road, Mthatha, 5100
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 20:53 on 16/03/26. 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
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Mthatha (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Mthatha (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top supplier in Mthatha (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
$18 per day
Average car rental length
2 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%
Top 20 locations near Mthatha (Downtown)
- Mthatha Airportfrom $18.40 per day11.8 km / 7.33 miles away
- Margate Airportfrom $22.30 per day170.7 km / 106.07 miles away
- East London Airportfrom $16.77 per day182.2 km / 113.21 miles away
- East London Siyakhafrom $18.90 per day182.4 km / 113.34 miles away
- Queenstown (Downtown)from $22.30 per day183.4 km / 113.96 miles away
- East London King Williams Townfrom $18.24 per day191.9 km / 119.24 miles away
- Pietermaritzburg Airportfrom $16.82 per day267.4 km / 166.15 miles away
- Pietermaritzburg (Downtown)from $18.86 per day267.9 km / 166.47 miles away
- Pinetown (Downtown)from $16.68 per day282 km / 175.23 miles away
- Durban (Downtown)from $16.68 per day290.5 km / 180.51 miles away
- Durban Umgeni Business Parkfrom $21.69 per day290.9 km / 180.76 miles away
- Umhlanga Rocks (Downtown)from $16.68 per day302.7 km / 188.09 miles away
- Durban Umhlanga Rocksfrom $16.82 per day304.2 km / 189.02 miles away
- King Shaka International Airportfrom $16.23 per day315.4 km / 195.98 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom $15.67 per day366.9 km / 227.98 miles away
- Bloemfontein (Downtown)from $18.18 per day370.7 km / 230.34 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Airportfrom $18.30 per day396.3 km / 246.25 miles away
- Port Elizabeth (Downtown)from $20.09 per day396.4 km / 246.31 miles away
- Gqeberha Walmerfrom $18.40 per day396.6 km / 246.44 miles away
- Richards Bay Airportfrom $16.68 per day450.7 km / 280.05 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
BLUU
R61, Mthatha Airport Road, Mthatha, 5100
When to book in Mthatha (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Mthatha (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Mthatha (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 month | Most expensive month | |
| A good deal $18 | Cheapest supplier BLUU | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Mthatha (Downtown)
$29
$14
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
$26
in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Mthatha (Downtown) is May — when rental costs average $26.19 per day. This is 0% cheaper than the yearly average and 0% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $26.19 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 Mthatha (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Mthatha (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in May, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches in Mthatha (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Same as average in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Mthatha (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in May the average rental period is 2 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Mthatha (Downtown)
2
1
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
2 days in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | BLUU |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $18 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | BLUU |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUU | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Car rental statistics
Total rental companies
1
Lowest daily price
$18
Total cars available
1
Top supplier in Mthatha (Downtown) in 2026
BLUU
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.1
$18
per day
R61, Mthatha Airport Road, Mthatha, 5100
+27475360917
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
13:00-17:00
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2025
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FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
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