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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
$11.51
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.
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
3
$15.21
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 Cross

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
5
5
$31.63
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.
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Toyota Fortuner

or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
7
$52.07
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
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Starlet

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
3
2
$12.49
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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Volkswagen Polo

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
4
$16.94
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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Unlimited mileage
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4x4

Toyota Hilux

or similar Full-size
Manual
5
A/C
4
6
$44.12
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
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Hyundai Staria

or similar Premium Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
8
$58.86
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 00:29 on 18/06/26. 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
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

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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 $19 Cheapest supplier BLUU Cheapest car type Small cars
Average rental costs per day at Phalaborwa Airport
$43
$21
$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 $18.23 per day. This is 36% cheaper than the yearly average and 53% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $38.98 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$13 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierBLUU

Car rental statistics

Total rental companies
1
Average daily price
$28
Lowest daily price
$13
Total cars available
18

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
8.9
$13–$83
per day
President Steyn St, Phalaborwa, 1390
+27157815404
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08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00

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