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Renault Kwid
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
4
1
A/C
5
$13.17
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Nelspruit Airport (NLP)
Nelspruit Airport, Kaapsehoop Road, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa
A representative will be waiting for you with a greeting board in the Arrivals Hall. Please call if you need assistance. Flight number is required prior to arrival date.
Drop-off information
Nelspruit Airport (NLP)
Nelspruit Airport, Kaapsehoop Road, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Compact Elite
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
5
$17.59
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Nelspruit Airport (NLP)
Nelspruit Airport, Kaapsehoop Road, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa
A representative will be waiting for you with a greeting board in the Arrivals Hall. Please call if you need assistance. Flight number is required prior to arrival date.
Drop-off information
Nelspruit Airport (NLP)
Nelspruit Airport, Kaapsehoop Road, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Free additional driver
Ford Ranger
or similar Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
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.
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
$52.96
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Nelspruit Airport (NLP)
Nelspruit Airport, Kaapsehoop Road, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa
A representative will be waiting for you with a greeting board in the Arrivals Hall. Please call if you need assistance. Flight number is required prior to arrival date.
Drop-off information
Nelspruit Airport (NLP)
Nelspruit Airport, Kaapsehoop Road, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Free additional driver
Ford Territory
or similar Intermediate SUV
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.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$35.10
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Nelspruit Airport (NLP)
Nelspruit Airport, Kaapsehoop Road, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa
A representative will be waiting for you with a greeting board in the Arrivals Hall. Please call if you need assistance. Flight number is required prior to arrival date.
Drop-off information
Nelspruit Airport (NLP)
Nelspruit Airport, Kaapsehoop Road, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Free additional driver
Suzuki Swift
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
4
1
A/C
5
$15.65
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Nelspruit Airport (NLP)
Nelspruit Airport, Kaapsehoop Road, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa
A representative will be waiting for you with a greeting board in the Arrivals Hall. Please call if you need assistance. Flight number is required prior to arrival date.
Drop-off information
Nelspruit Airport (NLP)
Nelspruit Airport, Kaapsehoop Road, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Free additional driver
Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
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.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$35.29
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Nelspruit Airport (NLP)
Nelspruit Airport, Kaapsehoop Road, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa
A representative will be waiting for you with a greeting board in the Arrivals Hall. Please call if you need assistance. Flight number is required prior to arrival date.
Drop-off information
Nelspruit Airport (NLP)
Nelspruit Airport, Kaapsehoop Road, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Free additional driver
Haval Jolion
or similar Standard SUV
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.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$38.82
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Nelspruit Airport (NLP)
Nelspruit Airport, Kaapsehoop Road, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa
A representative will be waiting for you with a greeting board in the Arrivals Hall. Please call if you need assistance. Flight number is required prior to arrival date.
Drop-off information
Nelspruit Airport (NLP)
Nelspruit Airport, Kaapsehoop Road, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Free additional driver
Toyota Fortuner
or similar Standard Elite SUV
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.
Automatic
7
3
A/C
5
$47.66
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Nelspruit Airport (NLP)
Nelspruit Airport, Kaapsehoop Road, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa
A representative will be waiting for you with a greeting board in the Arrivals Hall. Please call if you need assistance. Flight number is required prior to arrival date.
Drop-off information
Nelspruit Airport (NLP)
Nelspruit Airport, Kaapsehoop Road, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Free additional driver
Ford Everest
or similar Full-size Elite SUV
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.
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
$49.43
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Nelspruit Airport (NLP)
Nelspruit Airport, Kaapsehoop Road, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa
A representative will be waiting for you with a greeting board in the Arrivals Hall. Please call if you need assistance. Flight number is required prior to arrival date.
Drop-off information
Nelspruit Airport (NLP)
Nelspruit Airport, Kaapsehoop Road, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Free additional driver
Ford Ranger
or similar Compact Elite SUV
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.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$52.96
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Nelspruit Airport (NLP)
Nelspruit Airport, Kaapsehoop Road, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa
A representative will be waiting for you with a greeting board in the Arrivals Hall. Please call if you need assistance. Flight number is required prior to arrival date.
Drop-off information
Nelspruit Airport (NLP)
Nelspruit Airport, Kaapsehoop Road, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Showing 9 out of 10 cars
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:37 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
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Nelspruit Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Nelspruit Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Nelspruit Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers at Nelspruit 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
$44 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%
Average gas price
$1.37 per liter or $5.19 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.26 per liter or $4.77 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.62 per liter or $6.13 per gallon
Rating
9.5 / 10
Airport info
Name
Nelspruit Airport (NLP)
IATA
NLP
ICAO
FANS
Distance from city
4.3 miles / 7 km
Overall rating
6.5 / 10
Getting to the airport
6.0
Check-in and departures
8.0
Terminal facilities
4.0
Wi-Fi
8.7
Restaurants and car rental services
6.0
Lounge
6.0
Top 20 locations near Nelspruit Airport
- Nelspruit (Downtown)from $18.47 per day7.4 km / 4.6 miles away
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom $16.19 per day23.3 km / 14.48 miles away
- Skukuza Airportfrom $20.77 per day90.5 km / 56.23 miles away
- Hoedspruit (Downtown)from $16.01 per day127.8 km / 79.41 miles away
- Hoedspruit Airportfrom $16.65 per day127.8 km / 79.41 miles away
- Witbank (Downtown)from $17.34 per day173.9 km / 108.06 miles away
- Phalaborwa Airportfrom $17.34 per day175.6 km / 109.11 miles away
- Polokwane (Downtown)from $17.08 per day231 km / 143.54 miles away
- Polokwane Airportfrom $15.84 per day235.6 km / 146.4 miles away
- Pretoria Menlo Parkfrom $21.57 per day267.6 km / 166.28 miles away
- Pretoria Hatfieldfrom $16.01 per day269.9 km / 167.71 miles away
- Kempton Park (Downtown)from $26.57 per day273.5 km / 169.95 miles away
- Pretoria (Downtown)from $17.37 per day274.3 km / 170.44 miles away
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom $15.76 per day276.7 km / 171.93 miles away
- Pretoria Centurion Centralfrom $15.84 per day276.8 km / 172 miles away
- Boksburg (Downtown)from $25.54 per day279.3 km / 173.55 miles away
- Midrand (Downtown)from $21.05 per day283.9 km / 176.41 miles away
- Sandton (Downtown)from $15.84 per day290.5 km / 180.51 miles away
- Johannesburg Wynberg Downtownfrom $26.91 per day291.5 km / 181.13 miles away
- Johannesburg Sandton Downtownfrom $16.75 per day293.8 km / 182.56 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Carwiz
R538 Karino R538
B
FOX
Kruger Mpumalanga Inter. Airport Plaston Road
When to book at Nelspruit Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Nelspruit Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Nelspruit 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 month | Most expensive month | |
| A good deal $29 | Cheapest supplier Carwiz | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day at Nelspruit Airport
$19
$9
$0
$17
in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Nelspruit Airport is January — when rental costs average $17.04 per day. This is 0% cheaper than the yearly average and 0% cheaper than renting a car in January (when prices average $17.04 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 Nelspruit Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Nelspruit Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Nelspruit Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Same as average in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Nelspruit Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 4 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days at Nelspruit Airport
4
2
0
4 days in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🤑 Lowest price | $18 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Carwiz |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Nelspruit Airport
9.5
Average rating
Based on 2 reviews
Best month to visit
August
Happiest customers drive
Toyota Corolla Quest
All reviews are left by actual customers and have been verified.
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Jun 20, 2019
Rodney U.
Hyundai H-1
Easy drive to Kruger Park from this airport. Easy to rent here.
Aug 29, 2018
JOHN B.
Toyota Corolla Quest
If the administration of this rental continues positively, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Hertz. The desk manager may be a little difficult for some to understand.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Carwiz (rated 8.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
FOX (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$44
Lowest daily price
$18
Total cars available
22
Top 2 suppliers at Nelspruit Airport in 2026
Carwiz
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.7
$18–$103
per day
R538 Karino R538
+27100072054
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
09:00-12:00
Sun
09:00-11:00
FOX
8.0
Very Good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
8.0
$18–$103
per day
Kruger Mpumalanga Inter. Airport Plaston Road
+27137502871
Show working hours
Mon
06:00-19:00
Tue
06:00-19:00
Wed
06:00-19:00
Thu
06:00-19:00
Fri
06:00-19:00
Sat
08:00-18:00
Sun
08:00-20:00
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