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Toyota Agya
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
5
$14.83
per day
In terminal
Average deposit
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Hyundai Grand i10
or similar Mini Elite
Manual
5
A/C
5
$15.17
per day
In terminal
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Hyundai i20
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
$16.56
per day
In terminal
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Suzuki Ciaz
or similar Compact
Manual
4
A/C
4
$20.58
per day
In terminal
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy Elite
Manual
4
A/C
5
$26.01
per day
In terminal
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$33.77
per day
Car rental center
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$49.12
per day
In terminal
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BMW 1 Series
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$68.02
per day
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport info
- Top 18 locations near Mthatha Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Mthatha Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 11 suppliers at Mthatha Airport 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
$31 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%
Airport info
Name
Mthatha Airport (UTT)
IATA
UTT
ICAO
FAUT
Distance from city
10.6 miles / 17 km
Overall rating
4.6 / 10
Getting to the airport
8.0
Check-in and departures
5.8
Terminal facilities
4.0
Wi-Fi
2.0
Restaurants and car rental services
4.0
Lounge
4.0
Top 18 locations near Mthatha Airport
- East London Airportfrom $14.72 per day183.6 km / 114.08 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstownfrom $21.05 per day282.2 km / 175.35 miles away
- Durban (Downtown)from $15.67 per day293.5 km / 182.37 miles away
- King Shaka International Airportfrom $13.22 per day318 km / 197.6 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom $14.72 per day355.6 km / 220.96 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Airportfrom $15.02 per day393.8 km / 244.7 miles away
- Kimberley Airportfrom $14.72 per day484.1 km / 300.81 miles away
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom $13.17 per day603.2 km / 374.81 miles away
- Johannesburg Lanseria Airportfrom $12.79 per day628 km / 390.22 miles away
- Pretoria Hatfieldfrom $12.79 per day646.7 km / 401.84 miles away
- George Airportfrom $14.72 per day648.7 km / 403.08 miles away
- Wonderboom Airportfrom $14.72 per day656.9 km / 408.18 miles away
- Sishen Airport699.1 km / 434.4 miles away
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom $14.72 per day725.4 km / 450.74 miles away
- Cape Town Franschhoek931.2 km / 578.62 miles away
- Cape Town Airportfrom $14.72 per day979 km / 608.32 miles away
- Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfrontfrom $15.84 per day993.9 km / 617.58 miles away
- Cape Town (Downtown)from $14.72 per day994.1 km / 617.71 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Firefly
Mthatha Airport
B
SIXT
Mthatha airport, R61 Ngcobo Road, Mthatha, 5100
C
Hertz
Mthatha Airport, Mthatha, 5100
D
First Car Rental
R61 Ngcobo Road, Mthatha Airport, Mthatha
E
U-Save
Mthatha Airport, Myezo Park, 5099
When to book at Mthatha Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Mthatha Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Mthatha Airport 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 monthApril | Most expensive month June | |
| A good deal $17 | Cheapest supplier Firefly | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day at Mthatha Airport
$80
$40
$0
Jan
$34
in February
Feb
$41
in March
Mar
$18
in April
Apr
$26
in May
May
$73
in June
Jun
$18
in July
Jul
$50
in August
Aug
$25
in September
Sep
$21
in October
Oct
$28
in November
Nov
$35
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Mthatha Airport is April — when rental costs average $18.16 per day. This is 60% cheaper than the yearly average and 75% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $72.53 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 at Mthatha Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car at Mthatha Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches at Mthatha Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
3.2
1.6
0
Jan
0.2 times in February
Feb
1.5 times in March
Mar
0.8 times in April
Apr
1.2 times in May
May
0.4 times in June
Jun
1.5 times in July
Jul
0.4 times in August
Aug
0.6 times in September
Sep
0.8 times in October
Oct
0.8 times in November
Nov
2.9 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Mthatha Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in December the average rental period is 10 days, while in August, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days at Mthatha Airport
11
6
0
Jan
3 days in February
Feb
7 days in March
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
3 days in May
May
3 days in June
Jun
8 days in July
Jul
2 days in August
Aug
3 days in September
Sep
7 days in October
Oct
6 days in November
Nov
10 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, SIXT, Firefly, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, large cars, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $15 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Firefly |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | Small car |
| Europcar | Toyota Urban Cruiser | 5 | SUV |
| First Car Rental | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Small car |
| Firefly | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | Small car |
| SIXT | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | Large car |
| SIXT | VW Polo TSI DSG | 5 | Small car |
| SIXT | VW Polo Vivo Tiptronic | 5 | Medium car |
| Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Fronx | 5 | SUV |
| U-Save | Citroen C3 | 5 | Small car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
FOX (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
$31
Lowest daily price
$15
Total cars available
168
Top 11 suppliers at Mthatha Airport in 2026
SIXT
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.5
Car condition
9.1
$18–$82
per day
Mthatha airport, R61 Ngcobo Road, Mthatha, 5100
+27112305000
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-18:00
Tue
07:00-18:00
Wed
07:00-18:00
Thu
07:00-18:00
Fri
07:00-18:00
Sat
07:30-13:30
Sun
13:30-17:00
Firefly
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.5
Car condition
9.2
$15–$74
per day
Mthatha Airport
+27475360002
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-18:00
Tue
07:00-18:00
Wed
07:00-18:00
Thu
07:00-18:00
Fri
07:00-18:00
Sat
07:00-10:00
Sun
13:00-18:00
Hertz
8.6
Very Good
3 ratings
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
7.7
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.0
$18–$88
per day
Mthatha Airport, Mthatha, 5100
+270475360002
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-18:00
Tue
07:00-18:00
Wed
07:00-18:00
Thu
07:00-18:00
Fri
07:00-18:00
Sat
07:00-10:00
Sun
13:00-18:00
First Car Rental
8.5
Very Good
3 ratings
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.6
$16–$120
per day
R61 Ngcobo Road, Mthatha Airport, Mthatha
+27475360010
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-18:00
Tue
07:00-18:00
Wed
07:00-18:00
Thu
07:00-18:00
Fri
07:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
13:00-18:00
U-Save
8.5
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.0
$16–$19
per day
Mthatha Airport, Myezo Park, 5099
+27411804418 / +27870958918
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-18:00
Tue
07:00-18:00
Wed
07:00-18:00
Thu
07:00-18:00
Fri
07:00-18:00
Sat
07:00-18:00
Sun
07:00-18:00
Europcar
8.4
Good
Value for money
8.2
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–$139
per day
Umtata Airport
+27475360632
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-18:00
Tue
07:30-18:00
Wed
07:30-18:00
Thu
07:30-18:00
Fri
07:30-18:00
Sat
07:30-13:45
Sun
13:00-18:00
Dollar
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.5
$16–$77
per day
Mthatha Airport, Airport Road, Mthatha, 5099, Hertz
+27475360002
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-18:00
Tue
07:00-18:00
Wed
07:00-18:00
Thu
07:00-18:00
Fri
07:00-18:00
Sat
07:00-10:00
Sun
13:00-18:00
GreenMotion
8.2
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.3
$15–$19
per day
Mthatha Airport, Myezo Park, 5099
+27411804418 / +27870958918
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-18:00
Tue
07:00-18:00
Wed
07:00-18:00
Thu
07:00-18:00
Fri
07:00-18:00
Sat
07:00-18:00
Sun
07:00-18:00
Keddy
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–$100
per day
Mthatha Airport, Airport Road, Mthatha, 5099, South Africa
+27475360632
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-18:00
Tue
07:30-18:00
Wed
07:30-18:00
Thu
07:30-18:00
Fri
07:30-18:00
Sat
07:30-13:45
Sun
13:00-18:00
Thrifty
8.2
Good
1 rating
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.2
$16–$78
per day
Mthatha Airport, Airport Road, Mthatha, 5099, Hertz
+27475360002
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-18:00
Tue
07:00-18:00
Wed
07:00-18:00
Thu
07:00-18:00
Fri
07:00-18:00
Sat
07:00-10:00
Sun
13:00-18:00
FOX
8.1
Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.1
Umtata Airport K.D. Matanzima Airport
+27475360632
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-18:00
Tue
07:30-18:00
Wed
07:30-18:00
Thu
07:30-18:00
Fri
07:30-18:00
Sat
07:30-13:45
Sun
13:00-18:00
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