Car Rental in Pietermaritzburg
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Pietermaritzburg Airport Car Rental
Mini
Kia Picanto
or similar


$16.74
/ per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport Car Rental
Economy
Suzuki Swift
or similar


$21.61
/ per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport Car Rental
Compact
Suzuki Ciaz GL Man
or similar


$29.42
/ per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport Car Rental
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo
or similar


$35.32
/ per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Pietermaritzburg Airport Car Rental
Intermediate Van
Toyota Avanza
or similar


$47.88
/ per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport Car Rental
Standard SUV
Volkswagen Tiguan
or similar


$83.02
/ per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport Car Rental
Premium
Mercedes Benz C Class
or similar


$113.44
/ per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport Car Rental
Standard Elite SUV
Proton X50
or similar


$52.31
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:37 on 2023-10-02. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Language
IsiZulu,
Xhosa,
Afrikaans,
English
Xhosa,
Afrikaans,
English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
$49.97 / per day
Average car rental length
10 days
Speed limit within town
60 km/h
37 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 120 km/h
62 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
$1.15 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.34 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.05 per liter
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 $21.79 per day
Top 20 Cities near Pietermaritzburg
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Durban Car Rentals from $15.47 per day69.6 km / 43.2 miles away
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Margate Car Rentals from $23.32 per day134.5 km / 83.6 miles away
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Richards Bay Car Rentals from $16.74 per day192.9 km / 119.9 miles away
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Mthatha Car Rentals from $16.74 per day268.0 km / 166.5 miles away
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350.3 km / 217.7 miles away
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Bloemfontein Car Rentals from $16.74 per day401.9 km / 249.7 miles away
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Johannesburg Car Rentals from $13.85 per day444.4 km / 276.1 miles away
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East London Car Rentals from $16.74 per day448.8 km / 278.9 miles away
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Centurion Car Rentals from $16.74 per day474.4 km / 294.8 miles away
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Nelspruit Car Rentals from $16.74 per day479.4 km / 297.9 miles away
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Pretoria Car Rentals from $16.74 per day483.5 km / 300.4 miles away
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Kimberley Car Rentals from $16.74 per day554.7 km / 344.7 miles away
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Polokwane Car Rentals from $16.74 per day652.0 km / 405.1 miles away
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Port Elizabeth Car Rentals from $16.74 per day660.5 km / 410.4 miles away
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755.4 km / 469.4 miles away
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848.8 km / 527.4 miles away
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George Car Rentals from $16.74 per day898.8 km / 558.5 miles away
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Hermanus Car Rentals from $20.86 per day1177.2 km / 731.5 miles away
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Stellenbosch Car Rentals from $20.86 per day1189.4 km / 739.1 miles away
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Cape Town Car Rentals from $16.74 per day1212.7 km / 753.5 miles away
Top 19 Locations near Pietermaritzburg
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Downtown Car Rentals from $16.74 per day64.8 km / 40.3 miles away
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King Shaka International Airport Car Rentals from $15.47 per day69.6 km / 43.2 miles away
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Richards Bay Airport Car Rentals from $16.74 per day192.9 km / 119.9 miles away
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Bloemfontein Airport Car Rentals from $16.74 per day401.9 km / 249.7 miles away
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Johannesburg Airport Car Rentals from $24.26 per day444.4 km / 276.1 miles away
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Tambo International Airport Car Rentals from $13.85 per day444.4 km / 276.1 miles away
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East London Airport Car Rentals from $16.74 per day448.8 km / 278.9 miles away
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Johannesburg Lanseria Airport Car Rentals from $16.74 per day478.9 km / 297.6 miles away
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Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport Car Rentals from $16.74 per day479.4 km / 297.9 miles away
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Pretoria Hatfield Car Rentals from $21.78 per day483.5 km / 300.4 miles away
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Wonderboom Airport Car Rentals from $16.74 per day493.1 km / 306.4 miles away
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Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown Car Rentals from $20.86 per day549.3 km / 341.3 miles away
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Kimberley Airport Car Rentals from $16.74 per day554.7 km / 344.7 miles away
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Port Elizabeth Airport Car Rentals from $16.74 per day660.5 km / 410.4 miles away
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755.4 km / 469.4 miles away
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George Airport Car Rentals from $16.74 per day898.8 km / 558.5 miles away
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1165.8 km / 724.4 miles away
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Cape Town Airport Car Rentals from $16.74 per day1212.7 km / 753.5 miles away
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Downtown Car Rentals from $16.74 per day1226.6 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
The cheapest month to rent a car in Pietermaritzburg is May (when prices average $20.89 per day). This is 33% cheaper than the yearly average and 65% cheaper than renting in March (when prices average $59.38).
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.
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
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 February.
Monthly searches in Pietermaritzburg by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
Car rental locations | 1 |
Airport locations | 1 |
Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, Keddy, Firefly, Europcar, Budget |
Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, Vans |
Lowest price | $17 per day |
Cheapest supplier | Keddy |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
First Car Rental | Nissan Almera | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
First Car Rental | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Europcar | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Europcar | Kia Picanto | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Keddy | Toyota Corolla Quest | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Keddy | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Keddy | Kia Picanto | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Firefly | Toyota Corolla Quest | 4 | 2 | 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.
TN
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
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
First Car Rental
8.9 / 10
Lowest rated company
Bidvest
8.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
$49.97
Lowest daily price
$16.74
Total cars available
73
Top 10 Suppliers in Pietermaritzburg in 2023

First Car Rental
1 location
$18 - $163

Firefly
1 location
$25 - $87

Hertz
1 location
$26 - $82

Keddy
1 location
$17 - $127

Europcar
1 location

BLUU
1 location
$21 - $61

Budget
1 location
$23 - $134

SIXT
1 location
$21 - $40

Avis
1 location
$24 - $138

Bidvest
1 location
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