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
$15.01 per day
Downtown
Economy
Toyota Starlet or similar
Toyota Starlet
  • 5
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
$20.44 per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
BLUU
$23.28 per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$32.55 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Pietermaritzburg Airport
Intermediate Van
Toyota Avanza or similar
Toyota Avanza
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Firefly
$46.40 per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Standard SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
Toyota Corolla Cross
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$54.61 per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or similar
Volkswagen T-Roc
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$79.01 per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Premium
Mercedes Benz C Class or similar
Mercedes Benz C Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$110.67 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 4:06 PM on 5/6/25. 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
$48 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
$1.21 per liter or $4.57 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.10 per liter or $4.16 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.46 per liter or $5.52 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 $23.46 per day

Top 20 cities near Pietermaritzburg

  1. Durban from $12.84 per day
    69.6 km / 43.2 miles away
  2. Margate from $20.46 per day
    134.5 km / 83.6 miles away
  3. Richards Bay from $15.05 per day
    192.9 km / 119.9 miles away
  4. Mthatha from $14.15 per day
    268 km / 166.5 miles away
  5. Ermelo
    350.3 km / 217.7 miles away
  6. Bloemfontein from $16.30 per day
    401.9 km / 249.7 miles away
  7. Johannesburg from $13.04 per day
    444.4 km / 276.1 miles away
  8. East London from $13.16 per day
    448.8 km / 278.9 miles away
  9. Centurion from $17.35 per day
    474.4 km / 294.8 miles away
  10. Nelspruit from $16.54 per day
    479.4 km / 297.9 miles away
  11. Pretoria from $13.36 per day
    483.5 km / 300.4 miles away
  12. Kimberley from $16.77 per day
    554.7 km / 344.7 miles away
  13. Polokwane from $16.77 per day
    652 km / 405.1 miles away
  14. Port Elizabeth from $16.18 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 $16.49 per day
    898.8 km / 558.5 miles away
  18. Hermanus from $17.00 per day
    1,177.2 km / 731.5 miles away
  19. Stellenbosch from $16.92 per day
    1,189.4 km / 739.1 miles away
  20. Cape Town from $15.06 per day
    1,212.7 km / 753.5 miles away

Top 19 locations near Pietermaritzburg

  1. Downtown from $14.89 per day
    64.8 km / 40.3 miles away
  2. King Shaka International Airport from $12.84 per day
    69.6 km / 43.2 miles away
  3. Bloemfontein Airport from $16.51 per day
    401.9 km / 249.7 miles away
  4. Johannesburg Airport from $20.53 per day
    444.4 km / 276.1 miles away
  5. Tambo International Airport from $13.04 per day
    444.4 km / 276.1 miles away
  6. East London Airport from $13.16 per day
    448.8 km / 278.9 miles away
  7. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport from $13.87 per day
    478.9 km / 297.6 miles away
  8. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from $16.54 per day
    479.4 km / 297.9 miles away
  9. Pretoria Hatfield from $13.36 per day
    483.5 km / 300.4 miles away
  10. Wonderboom Airport from $18.07 per day
    493.1 km / 306.4 miles away
  11. Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown from $20.55 per day
    549.3 km / 341.3 miles away
  12. Kimberley Airport from $16.77 per day
    554.7 km / 344.7 miles away
  13. Port Elizabeth Airport from $16.18 per day
    660.5 km / 410.4 miles away
  14. Sishen Airport
    755.4 km / 469.4 miles away
  15. George Airport from $16.49 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 $15.06 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 $15.27 per day
    1,226.6 km / 762.2 miles away

Map of car rental locations

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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
$19.07
January
$50.05
February
$45.45
March
April
$48.08
May
$23.53
June
$99.40
July
$17.43
August
$62.58
September
$41.41
October
$33.57
November
$38.21
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Pietermaritzburg is August (when prices average $17.43 per day). This is 60% cheaper than the yearly average and 82% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $99.40).

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 May.
Monthly searches in Pietermaritzburg by pick-up date relative to the average
129%
January
65%
February
194%
March
April
32%
May
97%
June
129%
July
32%
August
97%
September
32%
October
162%
November
129%
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
Keddy
7.9 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$47.74
Lowest daily price
$15.01
Total cars available
140

Top 7 suppliers in Pietermaritzburg in 2025

First Car Rental
First Car Rental
Very good 8.5 / 6 reviews
1 location
$15 - $63
BLUU
BLUU
Very good 8.4 / 0 reviews
1 location
$23 - $70
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.2 / 3 reviews
1 location
$21 - $114
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.2 / 6 reviews
1 location
$23 - $115
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8.2 / 5 reviews
1 location
$19 - $97
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
1 location
$19 - $1,127
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.9 / 1 review
1 location
$20 - $110

Highly recommended by our customers

May 7, 2025
Awesome great experience!
Awesome great experience!
Thor
May 7, 2025
Good Thank you
Good Thank you
Janic Boisvert
May 7, 2025
Best rental car company,
I have been renting a car in Italy for many years, and been using different companies looking for the best price and best customer care. When I found Discoverecars.com I thought that it was too good to be true, because of the best price it offered. But everything was right, and I can say that it has been the best rental car company so far, I truly recommend DiscoverCars.com. Also, Thank you Ayman, Customer Service Specialist for your service and help.
Maddalena Rinaldi
May 7, 2025
Perfect
Perfect, woiço and easy :)
Ana Oliveira
May 7, 2025
Fast and easy
Fast and easy
MURTAZA
May 7, 2025
It was easy to rent a car with…
It was easy to rent a car with discovercars.
Anna Kowal
May 7, 2025
very efficiently and quickly
very efficiently and quickly. Simple and very intuitive. I recommend the site
Piotr Szczepaniak
May 7, 2025
It is great that you can book a car…
It is great that you can book a car with only a partial payment and free cancellation.
Natasha Grima
May 7, 2025
thanks,thank you very very much
thanks,thank you very very much
Vedat CAN
May 7, 2025
Good value for money
Good value for money. Terms of the deal clearly set out.
Kenneth Cooney
May 7, 2025
Very good and easy user interface experience
Very good and easy user interface experience
Gilbert SALHANI
May 7, 2025
Good
Fast and easy
Sandra Isabel Fernandes
May 7, 2025
Great range of cars to choose from
Great range of cars to choose from, easy website and simple booking process
Kieran
May 7, 2025
Capital car rental was amazing
Capital car rental was amazing. Great service and the rental agent was so helpful.
Ines Carvajal
May 7, 2025
Easy and fast
Everything are easy. Thanks
MOHAMMED ALKALBANI
May 7, 2025
DiscoverCars provide helpful…
DiscoverCars provide helpful information to make renting a car easy and safe. I felt confidant that if something did go wrong I was in safe hands.
Angela Syed

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