Car Rental in Pietermaritzburg

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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
$15.36 per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$17.90 per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
$20.46 per day
Downtown
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
$28.15 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Pietermaritzburg Airport
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$34.61 per day
Downtown
Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux or similar
Toyota Hilux
  • 2
  • 6
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Man.
Woodford Car Hire
$34.67 per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Toyota Fortuner or similar
Toyota Fortuner
  • 7
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Firefly
$69.22 per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Full-size SUV
Toyota Fortuner or similar
Toyota Fortuner
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$114.69 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:45 PM on 6/28/25. 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
$42 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
$1.23 per liter or $4.67 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.12 per liter or $4.26 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.41 per liter or $5.32 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 $24.19 per day

Top 20 cities near Pietermaritzburg

  1. Durban from $14.36 per day
    69.6 km / 43.2 miles away
  2. Margate from $14.70 per day
    134.5 km / 83.6 miles away
  3. Richards Bay from $14.10 per day
    192.9 km / 119.9 miles away
  4. Mthatha from $14.46 per day
    268 km / 166.5 miles away
  5. Ermelo
    350.3 km / 217.7 miles away
  6. Bloemfontein from $15.10 per day
    401.9 km / 249.7 miles away
  7. Johannesburg from $13.60 per day
    444.4 km / 276.1 miles away
  8. East London from $14.07 per day
    448.8 km / 278.9 miles away
  9. Centurion from $15.69 per day
    474.4 km / 294.8 miles away
  10. Nelspruit from $16.03 per day
    479.4 km / 297.9 miles away
  11. Pretoria from $15.05 per day
    483.5 km / 300.4 miles away
  12. Kimberley from $15.10 per day
    554.7 km / 344.7 miles away
  13. Polokwane from $14.01 per day
    652 km / 405.1 miles away
  14. Port Elizabeth from $14.23 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 $14.74 per day
    898.8 km / 558.5 miles away
  18. Hermanus from $14.28 per day
    1,177.2 km / 731.5 miles away
  19. Stellenbosch from $14.20 per day
    1,189.4 km / 739.1 miles away
  20. Cape Town from $11.30 per day
    1,212.7 km / 753.5 miles away

Top 18 locations near Pietermaritzburg

  1. Downtown from $15.10 per day
    64.8 km / 40.3 miles away
  2. King Shaka International Airport from $14.36 per day
    69.6 km / 43.2 miles away
  3. Bloemfontein Airport from $15.42 per day
    401.9 km / 249.7 miles away
  4. Tambo International Airport from $13.94 per day
    444.4 km / 276.1 miles away
  5. East London Airport from $14.07 per day
    448.8 km / 278.9 miles away
  6. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport from $15.42 per day
    478.9 km / 297.6 miles away
  7. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from $16.04 per day
    479.4 km / 297.9 miles away
  8. Pretoria Hatfield from $16.65 per day
    483.5 km / 300.4 miles away
  9. Wonderboom Airport from $21.05 per day
    493.1 km / 306.4 miles away
  10. Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown from $21.98 per day
    549.3 km / 341.3 miles away
  11. Kimberley Airport from $15.10 per day
    554.7 km / 344.7 miles away
  12. Port Elizabeth Airport from $14.32 per day
    660.5 km / 410.4 miles away
  13. Sishen Airport
    755.4 km / 469.4 miles away
  14. George Airport from $14.74 per day
    898.8 km / 558.5 miles away
  15. Cape Town Franschhoek
    1,165.8 km / 724.4 miles away
  16. Cape Town Airport from $11.30 per day
    1,212.7 km / 753.5 miles away
  17. Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
    1,226.3 km / 762 miles away
  18. Downtown from $12.06 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
$19.66
January
$51.60
February
$46.85
March
April
$44.81
May
$32.52
June
$97.71
July
$17.97
August
$64.52
September
$42.69
October
$34.61
November
$39.39
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Pietermaritzburg is August (when prices average $17.97 per day). This is 60% cheaper than the yearly average and 82% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $97.71).

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 May, 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
19
May
16
June
11
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
122%
January
61%
February
183%
March
April
61%
May
92%
June
153%
July
31%
August
92%
September
31%
October
153%
November
122%
December

Car rental information

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

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Firefly Toyota Fortuner 5 1 SUVs
First Car Rental Suzuki Celerio 5 1 Small cars
Hertz Toyota Corolla Quest 4 2 Medium cars
First Car Rental Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
Europcar Toyota Fortuner 5 4 SUVs
Hertz Toyota Rumion 5 2 Vans
Enterprise Hyundai Grand i10 4 2 Small cars
Firefly Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
Enterprise Toyota Starlet 3 1 Small cars
Europcar Volkswagen Polo 5 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
Woodford Car Hire
9.1 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
FOX
8.1 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
13
Average daily price
$41.88
Lowest daily price
$15.36
Total cars available
141

Top 13 suppliers in Pietermaritzburg in 2025

Woodford Car Hire
Woodford Car Hire
Exceptional 9.1 / 0 reviews
1 location
$24 - $118
First Car Rental
First Car Rental
Very good 8.7 / 6 reviews
1 location
$15 - $118
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8.6 / 5 reviews
1 location
$19 - $69
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.5 / 3 reviews
1 location
$18 - $64
BLUU
BLUU
Very good 8.5 / 0 reviews
1 location
$18 - $64
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.4 / 6 reviews
1 location
$24 - $83
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.4 / 0 reviews
1 location
$20 - $1,150
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
1 location
$20 - $1,150
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
1 location
$23 - $115
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
1 location
$23 - $115
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
1 location
$16 - $70
Bidvest
Bidvest
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
1 location
$23 - $50
FOX
FOX
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
1 location
$23 - $50

Highly recommended by our customers

Jul 9, 2025
Speed and clarity
Wow! Good prices
Gonzalo Gallego Toledo
Jul 9, 2025
Easy and fast
Easy and fast
Antonio Baronio
Jul 9, 2025
easy to book and good value
easy to book and good value
DM
Jul 9, 2025
Overcharge at hire desk
Had a slight hiccup with my rental in Italy. Felix dealt with problem very quickly and to a satisfactory end. Thank you
Steve Rand
Jul 9, 2025
simple ,easy and fast booking 🙏🫶
It was simple ,easy and fast booking 🙏🫶
Vasil Valkov
Jul 9, 2025
The booking process was seamless
The booking process was seamless
Recep
Jul 9, 2025
Easy and Clear.
Easy and Clear.
DIEGO
Jul 9, 2025
Easy to use website
Easy to use website, and I've had a good experience in the past with Discover Cars
Barry Pitcher
Jul 9, 2025
I appreciated the fact that I can…
I appreciated the fact that I can select the payment by debit card and select the option in the booking page.
Cornel Gheorghe
Jul 9, 2025
Quick & Uncomplicated
Quick & Uncomplicated, good information overview!
M. Sariboga
Jul 9, 2025
all straighforward and clear
all straighforward and clear
Davide
Jul 9, 2025
Easy Peasy.
Easy Peasy.
Edwin McLaughlin
Jul 9, 2025
It was easy and quick.
It was easy and quick.
Gabor Plajas
Jul 9, 2025
Good honest and safe.
Good honest and safe.
Tjits
Jul 9, 2025
Twas grand
Easy to book
Desmond Reardon
Jul 9, 2025
Easy to rent a car
Easy to rent a car
Per-Arne Gustafsson

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