Car Rental in Pietermaritzburg

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- Travel information
- One-way car rentals in Pietermaritzburg
- Car rental prices in Pietermaritzburg
- Top 20 cities near Pietermaritzburg
- Top 18 locations near Pietermaritzburg
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Pietermaritzburg and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Pietermaritzburg
- Car rental statistics
- Top 13 suppliers in Pietermaritzburg in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
One-way car rentals in Pietermaritzburg
The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Pietermaritzburg and drop off in another city include:
- From Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town - 58 offers from €20.63 per day
Top 20 cities near Pietermaritzburg
- Durbanfrom €12.54 per day69.6 km / 43.25 miles away
- Margatefrom €20.31 per day134.5 km / 83.57 miles away
- Richards Bayfrom €11.54 per day192.9 km / 119.86 miles away
- Mthathafrom €13.12 per day268 km / 166.53 miles away
- Ermelo350.3 km / 217.67 miles away
- Bloemfonteinfrom €13.65 per day401.9 km / 249.73 miles away
- Johannesburgfrom €11.60 per day444.4 km / 276.14 miles away
- East Londonfrom €12.00 per day448.8 km / 278.87 miles away
- Centurionfrom €14.16 per day474.4 km / 294.78 miles away
- Nelspruitfrom €14.59 per day479.4 km / 297.89 miles away
- Pretoriafrom €13.54 per day483.5 km / 300.43 miles away
- Kimberleyfrom €13.65 per day554.7 km / 344.67 miles away
- Polokwanefrom €12.50 per day652 km / 405.13 miles away
- Port Elizabethfrom €12.00 per day660.5 km / 410.42 miles away
- Sishen755.4 km / 469.38 miles away
- Knysna848.8 km / 527.42 miles away
- Georgefrom €12.97 per day898.8 km / 558.49 miles away
- Hermanusfrom €13.86 per day1,177.2 km / 731.48 miles away
- Stellenboschfrom €13.75 per day1,189.4 km / 739.06 miles away
- Cape Townfrom €9.57 per day1,212.7 km / 753.54 miles away
Top 18 locations near Pietermaritzburg
- Durban (Downtown)from €13.65 per day64.8 km / 40.26 miles away
- King Shaka International Airportfrom €12.87 per day69.6 km / 43.25 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom €13.78 per day401.9 km / 249.73 miles away
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom €11.86 per day444.4 km / 276.14 miles away
- East London Airportfrom €12.00 per day448.8 km / 278.87 miles away
- Johannesburg Lanseria Airportfrom €13.68 per day478.9 km / 297.57 miles away
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom €14.59 per day479.4 km / 297.89 miles away
- Pretoria Hatfieldfrom €16.10 per day483.5 km / 300.43 miles away
- Wonderboom Airportfrom €19.54 per day493.1 km / 306.4 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstownfrom €18.73 per day549.3 km / 341.32 miles away
- Kimberley Airportfrom €13.65 per day554.7 km / 344.67 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Airportfrom €12.00 per day660.5 km / 410.42 miles away
- Sishen Airport755.4 km / 469.38 miles away
- George Airportfrom €12.97 per day898.8 km / 558.49 miles away
- Cape Town Franschhoek1,165.8 km / 724.39 miles away
- Cape Town Airportfrom €9.57 per day1,212.7 km / 753.54 miles away
- Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfrontfrom €12.66 per day1,226.3 km / 761.99 miles away
- Cape Town (Downtown)from €9.91 per day1,226.6 km / 762.17 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
When to book in Pietermaritzburg and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Pietermaritzburg?
Car rental prices in Pietermaritzburg vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
Cheapest monthAugust | Most expensive month July | ||
Average price €18 | A good deal €20 | Cheapest supplier First Car Rental | Cheapest car type Small cars |
€17
in January
€44
in February
€45
in March
€38
in May
€28
in June
€83
in July
€15
in August
€55
in September
€36
in October
€30
in November
€34
in December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Pietermaritzburg is August (when prices average €15.33 per day). This is 14% cheaper than the yearly average and 82% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average €83.34).
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's the most popular month to rent a car in Pietermaritzburg?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Pietermaritzburg is March, and the least popular is August.
1.3 times in January
0.6 times in February
1.6 times in March
0.6 times in May
0.9 times in June
1.6 times in July
0.3 times in August
0.9 times in September
0.3 times in October
1.6 times in November
1.3 times in December
What’s the usual rental length in Pietermaritzburg?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in May, the average renter keeps their car for 19 days, and in September, they keep their car for 2 days.
10 days in January
4 days in February
11 days in March
19 days in May
16 days in June
11 days in July
6 days in August
2 days in September
2 days in October
4 days in November
4 days in December
Car rental information
📍 Car rental locations | 2 |
✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
🔥 Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, Firefly, Hertz, Europcar, Enterprise |
🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, Vans, Medium cars |
🤑 Lowest price | €14 per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | First Car Rental |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
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Firefly | Toyota Fortuner | 5 | 1 | SUV |
First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Hertz | Toyota Corolla Quest | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Europcar | Toyota Fortuner | 5 | 4 | SUV |
Hertz | Toyota Rumion | 5 | 2 | Van |
Enterprise | Hyundai Grand i10 | 4 | 2 | Small car |
Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Enterprise | Toyota Starlet | 3 | 1 | Small car |
Europcar | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small car |
Woodford Car Hire | Toyota Starlet | 4 | 2 | Small car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Pietermaritzburg
Car rental statistics
Top 13 suppliers in Pietermaritzburg in 2025













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