Car Rental in Pietermaritzburg

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Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Downtown
Mini
Toyota Agya or similar
Toyota Agya
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
$19.37 / per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest or similar
Toyota Corolla Quest
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Firefly
$26.51 / per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Economy
Toyota Starlet or similar
Toyota Starlet
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
$37.24 / per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Economy Elite
VW Polo or similar
VW Polo
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Dollar
$45.62 / per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Downtown
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
$25.75 / per day
Downtown
Standard SUV
Volkswagen Tiguan or similar
Volkswagen Tiguan
  • 5
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$50.26 / per day
Downtown
Full-size Van
Toyota Proace or similar
Toyota Proace
  • 7
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
$60.85 / per day
Downtown
Premium
Mercedes C Class or similar
Mercedes C Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$71.25 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 07:18 on 2024-04-26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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 gasoline price
$1.21 per liter or $4.59 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.12 per liter or $4.24 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$1.35 per liter or $5.10 / 1 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 $22.07 per day

Top 20 Cities near Pietermaritzburg

  1. Durban from $16.15 per day
    69.6 km / 43.2 miles
  2. Margate from $24.40 per day
    134.5 km / 83.6 miles
  3. Richards Bay from $15.34 per day
    192.9 km / 119.9 miles
  4. Mthatha from $15.69 per day
    268 km / 166.5 miles
  5. Ermelo
    350.3 km / 217.7 miles
  6. Bloemfontein from $19.11 per day
    401.9 km / 249.7 miles
  7. Johannesburg from $13.16 per day
    444.4 km / 276.1 miles
  8. East London from $18.71 per day
    448.8 km / 278.9 miles
  9. Centurion from $17.06 per day
    474.4 km / 294.8 miles
  10. Nelspruit from $15.45 per day
    479.4 km / 297.9 miles
  11. Pretoria from $16.15 per day
    483.5 km / 300.4 miles
  12. Kimberley from $18.95 per day
    554.7 km / 344.7 miles
  13. Polokwane from $16.50 per day
    652 km / 405.1 miles
  14. Port Elizabeth from $14.99 per day
    660.5 km / 410.4 miles
  15. Sishen
    755.4 km / 469.4 miles
  16. Knysna
    848.8 km / 527.4 miles
  17. George from $18.71 per day
    898.8 km / 558.5 miles
  18. Hermanus from $23.45 per day
    1,177.2 km / 731.5 miles
  19. Stellenbosch from $23.45 per day
    1,189.4 km / 739.1 miles
  20. Cape Town from $16.15 per day
    1,212.7 km / 753.5 miles

Top 19 Locations near Pietermaritzburg

  1. Downtown from $19.84 per day
    64.8 km / 40.3 miles
  2. King Shaka International Airport from $16.15 per day
    69.6 km / 43.2 miles
  3. Bloemfontein Airport from $19.11 per day
    401.9 km / 249.7 miles
  4. Johannesburg Airport from $26.63 per day
    444.4 km / 276.1 miles
  5. Tambo International Airport from $16.15 per day
    444.4 km / 276.1 miles
  6. East London Airport from $18.71 per day
    448.8 km / 278.9 miles
  7. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport from $18.86 per day
    478.9 km / 297.6 miles
  8. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from $18.71 per day
    479.4 km / 297.9 miles
  9. Pretoria Hatfield from $16.15 per day
    483.5 km / 300.4 miles
  10. Wonderboom Airport from $19.84 per day
    493.1 km / 306.4 miles
  11. Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown from $19.71 per day
    549.3 km / 341.3 miles
  12. Kimberley Airport from $18.95 per day
    554.7 km / 344.7 miles
  13. Port Elizabeth Airport from $14.99 per day
    660.5 km / 410.4 miles
  14. Sishen Airport
    755.4 km / 469.4 miles
  15. George Airport from $18.71 per day
    898.8 km / 558.5 miles
  16. Cape Town Franschhoek
    1,165.8 km / 724.4 miles
  17. Cape Town Airport from $16.15 per day
    1,212.7 km / 753.5 miles
  18. Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
    1,226.3 km / 762 miles
  19. Downtown from $16.15 per day
    1,226.6 km / 762.2 miles

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
$28.09
January
$30.94
February
$38.22
March
$26.01
April
$21.21
May
$26.74
June
$23.43
July
$21.76
August
$30.18
September
$36.20
October
$26.43
November
$30.30
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Pietermaritzburg is May (when prices average $21.21 per day). This is 25% cheaper than the yearly average and 45% cheaper than renting in March (when prices average $38.22).

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 20 days, and in September, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Pietermaritzburg
4
January
9
February
6
March
7
April
8
May
20
June
10
July
7
August
3
September
3
October
20
November
6
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 December, and the least popular is September.
Monthly searches in Pietermaritzburg by pick-up date relative to the average
62%
January
108%
February
138%
March
31%
April
46%
May
62%
June
62%
July
31%
August
15%
September
46%
October
31%
November
569%
December

Car Rental Information

Car rental locations 2
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers First Car Rental, Firefly, Hertz, Europcar
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars
Lowest price $19 per day
Cheapest supplier Enterprise

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Firefly Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Celerio 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Nissan Almera 5 2 Medium cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Swift 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Proton X50 5 3 SUVs
Hertz Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
First Car Rental Honda Amaze 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Ford Ranger 4 4 Large cars
Hertz Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Medium cars

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an 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, verified, and trustworthy.

South Africa
Toyota Agya
January 6, 2024
Church conference was powerful. Family Christmas gathering was owesome. Friend's birthday party was great.
South Africa
VW Kombi
August 27, 2020
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
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Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
BLUU
8.4 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Dollar
7.6 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
13
Average daily price
$42.10
Lowest daily price
$19.37
Total cars available
77

Top 13 Suppliers in Pietermaritzburg in 2024

First Car Rental
First Car Rental
Very good 8.4 / 5 reviews
1 location
BLUU
BLUU
Very good 8.4
1 location
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8.2 / 5 reviews
1 location
$21 - $73
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.2 / 4 reviews
1 location
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.1
1 location
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8 / 1 review
1 location
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8
1 location
$19 - $1054
Europcar
Europcar
Good 7.9 / 2 reviews
1 location
SIXT
SIXT
Good 7.9 / 1 review
1 location
Thrifty
Thrifty
Good 7.9
1 location
$32 - $90
Avis
Avis
Good 7.7
1 location
Bidvest
Bidvest
Good 7.6
1 location
Dollar
Dollar
Good 7.6
1 location
$32 - $90
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