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Phalaborwa Airport (PHW), Phalaborwa, South Africa
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    Cheapest car rental rates

    Hyundai Grand i10

    or similar Mini
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    1
    $11.82
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Phalaborwa Airport (PHW)
    President Steyn St, Phalaborwa, 1390
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Phalaborwa Airport (PHW)
    President Steyn St, Phalaborwa, 1390
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    Toyota Corolla

    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    4
    3
    $15.59
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Phalaborwa Airport (PHW)
    President Steyn St, Phalaborwa, 1390
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
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    Phalaborwa Airport (PHW)
    President Steyn St, Phalaborwa, 1390
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    Toyota Corolla Cross

    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    6
    $32.61
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Phalaborwa Airport (PHW)
    President Steyn St, Phalaborwa, 1390
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Phalaborwa Airport (PHW)
    President Steyn St, Phalaborwa, 1390
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Average deposit
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    Toyota Urban Cruiser

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    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    5
    $22.85
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Phalaborwa Airport (PHW)
    Bluu Car Rental (Pty) Ltd President Steyn Street Phalaborwa
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    Phalaborwa Airport (PHW)
    Bluu Car Rental (Pty) Ltd President Steyn Street Phalaborwa
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    Toyota Starlet

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    Manual
    5
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    3
    2
    $12.88
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    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Phalaborwa Airport (PHW)
    President Steyn St, Phalaborwa, 1390
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Phalaborwa Airport (PHW)
    President Steyn St, Phalaborwa, 1390
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Volkswagen Polo

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    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    4
    $17.43
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Phalaborwa Airport (PHW)
    President Steyn St, Phalaborwa, 1390
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Phalaborwa Airport (PHW)
    President Steyn St, Phalaborwa, 1390
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Average deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    4x4

    Toyota Hilux

    or similar Full-size
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    4
    7
    $45.44
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Phalaborwa Airport (PHW)
    President Steyn St, Phalaborwa, 1390
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Phalaborwa Airport (PHW)
    President Steyn St, Phalaborwa, 1390
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now

    Toyota Fortuner

    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    7
    A/C
    5
    8
    $53.67
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Phalaborwa Airport (PHW)
    President Steyn St, Phalaborwa, 1390
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Phalaborwa Airport (PHW)
    President Steyn St, Phalaborwa, 1390
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 21:53 on 13/05/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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    Table of contents
    Cheapest car rental ratesWhy book with us?Travel informationAirport infoTop 20 locations near Phalaborwa AirportMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book at Phalaborwa Airport and for how long?Car rental informationMost popular car models of rental suppliersCar rental statisticsTop supplier at Phalaborwa Airport in 2026Award-winning service

    Travel information

    Languages
    IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
    Currency
    ZAR
    Drive on
    Left-hand side
    Country code
    +27
    Average car rental price
    $32 per day
    Average car rental length
    3 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
    Phalaborwa Airport (PHW)
    IATA
    PHW
    ICAO
    FAPH
    Distance from city
    1.2 miles / 2 km
    Overall rating
    5.2 / 10
    Getting to the airport
    9.3
    Check-in and departures
    10
    Terminal facilities
    6.0
    Wi-Fi
    2.0
    Restaurants and car rental services
    2.0
    Lounge
    2.0

    Top 20 locations near Phalaborwa Airport

    1. Hoedspruit (Downtown)from $14.97 per day
      50.6 km / 31.44 miles away
    2. Hoedspruit Airportfrom $15.08 per day
      50.6 km / 31.44 miles away
    3. Skukuza Airportfrom $17.94 per day
      122.9 km / 76.37 miles away
    4. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom $15.32 per day
      160.9 km / 99.98 miles away
    5. Nelspruit Riverside Parkfrom $21.09 per day
      167.9 km / 104.33 miles away
    6. Nelspruit (Downtown)from $16.76 per day
      171.4 km / 106.5 miles away
    7. Polokwane Airportfrom $13.24 per day
      172.8 km / 107.37 miles away
    8. Polokwane (Downtown)from $15.55 per day
      173.4 km / 107.75 miles away
    9. Witbank (Downtown)from $16.46 per day
      291.1 km / 180.88 miles away
    10. Wonderboom Airportfrom $18.64 per day
      352.1 km / 218.78 miles away
    11. Pretoria Hatfieldfrom $13.15 per day
      356.6 km / 221.58 miles away
    12. Pretoria (Downtown)from $16.76 per day
      360.5 km / 224 miles away
    13. Centurion (Downtown)from $15.43 per day
      367.6 km / 228.42 miles away
    14. Pretoria Centurion Centralfrom $14.00 per day
      368.5 km / 228.98 miles away
    15. Kempton Park (Downtown)from $14.97 per day
      377.9 km / 234.82 miles away
    16. Midrand (Downtown)from $16.14 per day
      380.3 km / 236.31 miles away
    17. O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom $13.09 per day
      382.1 km / 237.43 miles away
    18. Boksburg (Downtown)from $18.99 per day
      389.3 km / 241.9 miles away
    19. Sandton (Downtown)from $14.06 per day
      391.1 km / 243.02 miles away
    20. Johannesburg Fourways Downtownfrom $15.43 per day
      392.8 km / 244.07 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

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    BLUU
    President Steyn St, Phalaborwa, 1390

    When to book at Phalaborwa Airport and for how long?

    When are car rental prices the lowest at Phalaborwa Airport?

    The cost of renting a car at Phalaborwa 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 monthOctober Most expensive month February
    A good deal $26 Cheapest supplier BLUU Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average rental costs per day at Phalaborwa Airport
    $43
    $22
    $0
    Jan

    $39

    in February

    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug

    $22

    in September

    Sep

    $18

    in October

    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Phalaborwa Airport is October — when rental costs average $18.35 per day. This is 36% cheaper than the yearly average and 53% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $39.24 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 Phalaborwa Airport?

    Based on how many users search for a car in at Phalaborwa Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in September, while they are least likely to rent in in February.

    Monthly searches at Phalaborwa Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
    1.3
    0.7
    0
    Jan

    0.6 times in February

    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug

    1.2 times in September

    Sep

    1.2 times in October

    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Phalaborwa Airport?

    How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in October the average rental period is 3 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 2 days.

    Average number of rental days at Phalaborwa Airport
    3
    2
    0
    Jan

    2 days in February

    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug

    2 days in September

    Sep

    3 days in October

    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    Car rental information

    🔥 Popular suppliersBLUU
    🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars
    🤑 Lowest price$17 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierBLUU

    Car rental statistics

    Total rental companies
    1
    Average daily price
    $32
    Lowest daily price
    $17
    Total cars available
    13

    Top supplier at Phalaborwa Airport in 2026

    BLUU
    BLUU
    8.5
    Excellent
    2 reviews
    Value for money
    8.4
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.7
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.2
    Car condition
    9.0
    $17–$64
    per day
    President Steyn St, Phalaborwa, 1390
    +27157815404
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    08:00-17:00
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    08:00-17:00
    Wed
    08:00-17:00
    Thu
    08:00-17:00
    Fri
    08:00-17:00

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    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
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    May 14, 2026
    Excellent service
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    May 14, 2026
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    Alastair Law,
    May 14, 2026
    Simple process
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    Peter McDonald,
    May 14, 2026
    It was good and easy
    It was good and easy
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    May 14, 2026
    Great service from auto rent
    Great service from auto rent. Hassle free car hire. With friendly staff. Will be usi...
    Ste Carruthers,
    May 14, 2026
    Straightforward
    Straightforward
    Ian Smith,
    May 14, 2026
    Special thanks to Manuel for all his…
    Special thanks to Manuel for all his support and helping find alternatives according...
    Ezequiel Massa,
    May 14, 2026
    Provided all the information needed
    Provided all the information needed. Easy to use. Reasonable price.
    Chrissie Gordon,
    May 14, 2026
    Swift and efficient handover of rental…
    Swift and efficient handover of rental vehicle and no wait for transfer from/ to air...
    Susan Wood,
    May 14, 2026
    Fast and easy
    Fast and easy
    Saud Alfadhli,
    May 14, 2026
    booking process was clear
    booking process was clear, comparisons between different car models/makes and optio...
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    May 14, 2026
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    May 14, 2026
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    easy payment
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    May 14, 2026
    good service
    effective service
    Michael Tavor,
    May 14, 2026
    Easy to order and clear terms and…
    Easy to order and clear terms and condition. It's nice that there is an option to up...
    Benny Ben Rey,
    May 14, 2026
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