Car Rental in Pietermaritzburg (Downtown)

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Toyota Starlet


Suzuki Celerio


Toyota Starlet


Toyota Corolla


VW Polo TSI


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Volkswagen Polo


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Toyota Urban Cruiser


Toyota Urban Cruiser


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Suzuki Ertiga


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- Cheapest car rental rates
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- Travel information
- Top 18 locations near Pietermaritzburg (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Pietermaritzburg (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 3 suppliers in Pietermaritzburg (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Top 18 locations near Pietermaritzburg (Downtown)
- Durban (Downtown)from $16.44 per day68.6 km / 42.63 miles away
- King Shaka International Airportfrom $14.76 per day71.4 km / 44.37 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom $16.66 per day399.3 km / 248.11 miles away
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom $14.87 per day438.8 km / 272.66 miles away
- East London Airportfrom $14.34 per day452.3 km / 281.05 miles away
- Johannesburg Lanseria Airportfrom $14.93 per day473.4 km / 294.16 miles away
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom $14.87 per day474.5 km / 294.84 miles away
- Pretoria Hatfieldfrom $14.72 per day478 km / 297.02 miles away
- Wonderboom Airportfrom $23.84 per day487.6 km / 302.98 miles away
- Kimberley Airportfrom $16.05 per day552 km / 343 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstownfrom $17.43 per day552 km / 343 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Airportfrom $16.05 per day663.2 km / 412.09 miles away
- Sishen Airport752.1 km / 467.33 miles away
- George Airportfrom $16.05 per day900.3 km / 559.42 miles away
- Cape Town Franschhoek1,166.6 km / 724.89 miles away
- Cape Town Airportfrom $14.07 per day1,213.3 km / 753.91 miles away
- Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront1,226.9 km / 762.36 miles away
- Cape Town (Downtown)from $14.42 per day1,227.3 km / 762.61 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
When to book in Pietermaritzburg (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Pietermaritzburg (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Pietermaritzburg (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJuly | Most expensive month November | |
| A good deal $24 | Cheapest supplier Enterprise | Cheapest car type Small cars |
$19
in January
$24
in February
$16
in March
$18
in April
$19
in May
$14
in July
$28
in August
$23
in September
$51
in October
$108
in November
$48
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Pietermaritzburg (Downtown) is July — when rental costs average $13.69 per day. This is 78% cheaper than the yearly average and 87% cheaper than renting a car in November (when prices average $108.42 per day).
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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Pietermaritzburg (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Pietermaritzburg (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in October, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
0.4 times in January
0.4 times in February
0.7 times in March
1.8 times in April
0.7 times in May
0.4 times in July
1.1 times in August
2.1 times in September
2.5 times in October
0.4 times in November
0.7 times in December
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Pietermaritzburg (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in April the average rental period is 16 days, while in January, the average rental period is only one day.
1 day in January
3 days in February
8 days in March
16 days in April
8 days in May
5 days in July
2 days in August
2 days in September
5 days in October
1 day in November
5 days in December
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Woodford Car Hire, SIXT |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, vans, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $17 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Car Hire | Hyundai Grand i10 | 4 | Small car |
| Woodford Car Hire | Toyota Starlet | 4 | Small car |
| Woodford Car Hire | Hyundai Grand i10 | 4 | Small car |
| Woodford Car Hire | Volkswagen Transporter | 5 | Van |
| SIXT | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | Small car |
| Woodford Car Hire | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | Medium car |
Car rental statistics
Top 3 suppliers in Pietermaritzburg (Downtown) in 2026



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