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Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
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Cheapest car rental rates

Pietermaritzburg Airport
Mini
Suzuki Celerio or similar
Suzuki Celerio
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
First Car Rental
$14.67 per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
BLUU
$22.81 per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$26.37 per day
Downtown
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
$40.61 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Pietermaritzburg Airport
Standard SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
Toyota Corolla Cross
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Firefly
$67.55 per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$33.14 per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Full-size SUV
Haval H6 or similar
Haval H6
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
First Car Rental
$55.75 per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Toyota Fortuner or similar
Toyota Fortuner
  • 7
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Firefly
$90.97 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:50 PM on 4/24/25. 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
$44 per day
Average car rental length
9 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%
Rating
9.0 / 10
Average gas price
$1.19 per liter or $4.50 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.08 per liter or $4.09 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.43 per liter or $5.42 per gallon

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 $23.56 per day

Top 20 cities near Pietermaritzburg

  1. Durban from $12.48 per day
    69.6 km / 43.2 miles away
  2. Margate from $23.32 per day
    134.5 km / 83.6 miles away
  3. Richards Bay from $14.69 per day
    192.9 km / 119.9 miles away
  4. Mthatha from $15.35 per day
    268 km / 166.5 miles away
  5. Ermelo
    350.3 km / 217.7 miles away
  6. Bloemfontein from $14.78 per day
    401.9 km / 249.7 miles away
  7. Johannesburg from $10.39 per day
    444.4 km / 276.1 miles away
  8. East London from $12.72 per day
    448.8 km / 278.9 miles away
  9. Centurion from $15.20 per day
    474.4 km / 294.8 miles away
  10. Nelspruit from $14.72 per day
    479.4 km / 297.9 miles away
  11. Pretoria from $10.71 per day
    483.5 km / 300.4 miles away
  12. Kimberley from $14.64 per day
    554.7 km / 344.7 miles away
  13. Polokwane from $14.64 per day
    652 km / 405.1 miles away
  14. Port Elizabeth from $12.48 per day
    660.5 km / 410.4 miles away
  15. Sishen
    755.4 km / 469.4 miles away
  16. Knysna
    848.8 km / 527.4 miles away
  17. George from $16.90 per day
    898.8 km / 558.5 miles away
  18. Hermanus from $20.15 per day
    1,177.2 km / 731.5 miles away
  19. Stellenbosch from $15.61 per day
    1,189.4 km / 739.1 miles away
  20. Cape Town from $12.35 per day
    1,212.7 km / 753.5 miles away

Top 19 locations near Pietermaritzburg

  1. Downtown from $14.64 per day
    64.8 km / 40.3 miles away
  2. King Shaka International Airport from $12.48 per day
    69.6 km / 43.2 miles away
  3. Bloemfontein Airport from $14.78 per day
    401.9 km / 249.7 miles away
  4. Johannesburg Airport from $20.13 per day
    444.4 km / 276.1 miles away
  5. Tambo International Airport from $10.39 per day
    444.4 km / 276.1 miles away
  6. East London Airport from $12.72 per day
    448.8 km / 278.9 miles away
  7. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport from $13.66 per day
    478.9 km / 297.6 miles away
  8. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from $14.72 per day
    479.4 km / 297.9 miles away
  9. Pretoria Hatfield from $10.71 per day
    483.5 km / 300.4 miles away
  10. Wonderboom Airport from $19.62 per day
    493.1 km / 306.4 miles away
  11. Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown from $20.15 per day
    549.3 km / 341.3 miles away
  12. Kimberley Airport from $14.64 per day
    554.7 km / 344.7 miles away
  13. Port Elizabeth Airport from $12.48 per day
    660.5 km / 410.4 miles away
  14. Sishen Airport
    755.4 km / 469.4 miles away
  15. George Airport from $16.90 per day
    898.8 km / 558.5 miles away
  16. Cape Town Franschhoek
    1,165.8 km / 724.4 miles away
  17. Cape Town Airport from $12.35 per day
    1,212.7 km / 753.5 miles away
  18. Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
    1,226.3 km / 762 miles away
  19. Downtown from $12.48 per day
    1,226.6 km / 762.2 miles away

Map of car rental locations

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.
Average rental costs per day in Pietermaritzburg
$19.15
January
$50.27
February
$45.64
March
April
$53.81
May
$23.63
June
$99.83
July
$17.51
August
$62.86
September
$41.59
October
$33.72
November
$38.38
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Pietermaritzburg is August (when prices average $17.51 per day). This is 60% cheaper than the yearly average and 82% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $99.83).

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 usual rental length in Pietermaritzburg?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in June, the average renter keeps their car for 19 days, and in September, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Pietermaritzburg
10
January
4
February
10
March
April
4
May
19
June
9
July
6
August
2
September
2
October
4
November
4
December

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.
Monthly searches in Pietermaritzburg by pick-up date relative to the average
126%
January
63%
February
189%
March
April
63%
May
94%
June
126%
July
31%
August
94%
September
31%
October
157%
November
126%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 2
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers First Car Rental, Hertz, Firefly, Europcar, Enterprise
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Vans
Lowest price $15 per day
Cheapest supplier First Car Rental

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
First Car Rental Suzuki Celerio 5 1 Small cars
Hertz Toyota Corolla Quest 4 2 Medium cars
Firefly Toyota Fortuner 5 1 SUVs
Hertz Toyota Agya 4 2 Small cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Ciaz 4 2 Medium cars
Europcar Toyota Fortuner 5 4 SUVs
Enterprise Toyota Starlet 3 1 Small cars
Europcar Volkswagen Polo 5 2 Small cars
Hertz Toyota Rumion 5 2 Vans
Enterprise Hyundai Grand i10 4 2 Small cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

South Africa
Toyota Agya
1/6/24
Church conference was powerful. Family Christmas gathering was owesome. Friend's birthday party was great.
South Africa
VW Kombi
8/27/20
Please double check if everything is in order even if it not something major because we as customers might found ourself having to pay for something that we did not do.Other then that i am happy and will still come back if i have to

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
First Car Rental
8.5 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
FOX
7.5 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
$43.99
Lowest daily price
$14.67
Total cars available
88

Top 12 suppliers in Pietermaritzburg in 2025

First Car Rental
First Car Rental
Very good 8.5 / 6 reviews
1 location
$15 - $113
BLUU
BLUU
Very good 8.4 / 0 reviews
1 location
$23 - $69
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8.3 / 5 reviews
1 location
$20 - $91
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.2 / 6 reviews
1 location
$24 - $107
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.1 / 3 reviews
1 location
$24 - $107
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
1 location
$25 - $1,105
Budget
Budget
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
1 location
$25 - $1,105
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
1 location
$25 - $1,105
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.9 / 1 review
1 location
$25 - $1,105
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
1 location
$25 - $1,105
Bidvest
Bidvest
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
$25 - $1,105
FOX
FOX
Average 7.5 / 0 reviews
1 location
$25 - $1,105

Highly recommended by our customers

Apr 29, 2025
about various options & price information for renting car
I have got a useful information during booking a rental car
KYOOHO SHIN
Apr 29, 2025
Very easy to use!
Great website, and easy to use!
Caro V
Apr 29, 2025
easy
easy to use the system
Handa
Apr 29, 2025
10 out of 10
Quick, professional. Easy to use service.
Deborah Brent
Apr 29, 2025
It was extremely easy and quick
It was extremely easy and quick
Mr Sean Jenkins
Apr 29, 2025
Great no more to say
Great no more to say
Luis Felipe RODRIGUEZ
Apr 29, 2025
Booling is easy peasy
As always easy to make the right choice. Information is complete.
Simonette
Apr 29, 2025
Decent car with decent price
Decent car with decent price
Karen Iritano
Apr 29, 2025
good price friendly website easy …
good price friendly website easy ordering
shaul nahum
Apr 29, 2025
אתר נוח
VERY VOMFORTABLE SITE AND EASY
MAKHLOUF ALBILIA
Apr 29, 2025
a very good service and attitude.
At the last time we have rented a car from you, {early March)our car satelled due to a dead battery. we called and your representative arrivd within 30 min. and replaced the car. we are very appreciate the service and the representative attitude.
Avi baruchi
Apr 28, 2025
evrething
my experience is great
Cosmin Iulius Fatu
Apr 28, 2025
Quick and excellent price!
Quick and excellent price!
Duncan Lambert
Apr 28, 2025
I found best offers for the price
I found best offers for the price. Easy to use
Sergej Kolesov
Apr 28, 2025
Good past experience.
Good past experience.
Doug hutchinson
Apr 28, 2025
Easy to book.
Easy to book.. great rates
Pamela Wallis

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