Car Rental in Pietermaritzburg (Downtown)
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Hyundai Grand i10
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
4
$11.39
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
$14.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Manual
2
A/C
2
$16.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$22.03
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
$11.98
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
or similar Economy SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$22.03
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Suzuki Ertiga
or similar Intermediate Van
Manual
7
A/C
5
$25.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Volkswagen Transporter
or similar Premium Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
$44.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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BMW 3 Series
or similar Premium
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$44.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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BMW X3
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$47.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Toyota Fortuner
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$51.01
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 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
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
$30 per day
Average car rental length
6 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%
Average gas price
$1.44 per liter or $5.45 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.30 per liter or $4.92 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.63 per liter or $6.17 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Pietermaritzburg (Downtown)
- Pietermaritzburg Airportfrom $13.63 per day5.6 km / 3.48 miles away
- Pinetown (Downtown)from $10.61 per day52.8 km / 32.81 miles away
- Durban Umgeni Business Parkfrom $13.14 per day63.4 km / 39.39 miles away
- Umhlanga Rocks (Downtown)from $14.88 per day67.9 km / 42.19 miles away
- Durban (Downtown)from $11.03 per day68.6 km / 42.63 miles away
- Durban Umhlanga Rocksfrom $13.28 per day69.8 km / 43.37 miles away
- King Shaka International Airportfrom $13.59 per day71.4 km / 44.37 miles away
- Margate Airportfrom $13.39 per day139.7 km / 86.81 miles away
- Richards Bay Airportfrom $13.81 per day191.9 km / 119.24 miles away
- Richards Bay (Downtown)from $12.86 per day192.3 km / 119.49 miles away
- Mthatha Airportfrom $11.62 per day271.1 km / 168.45 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom $11.42 per day399.3 km / 248.11 miles away
- Vereeniging (Downtown)from $11.64 per day403.9 km / 250.97 miles away
- Bloemfontein (Downtown)from $14.11 per day407.7 km / 253.33 miles away
- Queenstown (Downtown)from $13.75 per day421.4 km / 261.85 miles away
- Emalahleni Downtownfrom $19.13 per day427.6 km / 265.7 miles away
- Witbank (Downtown)from $11.99 per day427.9 km / 265.88 miles away
- Boksburg (Downtown)from $25.07 per day428.3 km / 266.13 miles away
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom $12.75 per day438.8 km / 272.66 miles away
- Kempton Park (Downtown)from $15.31 per day441.2 km / 274.15 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Woodford Car Hire
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
B
Enterprise
337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
C
SIXT
1 Roger De Clerck Pl, Mkondeni, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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 monthMarch | Most expensive month November | ||
| Average price $19 | A good deal $21 | Cheapest supplier SIXT | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Pietermaritzburg (Downtown)
$119
$59
$0
$19
in January
Jan
$24
in February
Feb
$16
in March
Mar
$18
in April
Apr
$19
in May
May
$21
in June
Jun
Jul
$25
in August
Aug
$23
in September
Sep
$51
in October
Oct
$108
in November
Nov
$48
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Pietermaritzburg (Downtown) is March — when rental costs average $16.18 per day. This is 16% cheaper than the yearly average and 85% cheaper than renting a car in November (when prices average $108.01 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.
Monthly searches in Pietermaritzburg (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
3.2
1.6
0
0.4 times in January
Jan
0.4 times in February
Feb
0.8 times in March
Mar
2 times in April
Apr
0.8 times in May
May
0.4 times in June
Jun
Jul
0.4 times in August
Aug
1.6 times in September
Sep
2.9 times in October
Oct
0.4 times in November
Nov
0.8 times in December
Dec
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.
Average number of rental days in Pietermaritzburg (Downtown)
18
9
0
1 day in January
Jan
3 days in February
Feb
8 days in March
Mar
16 days in April
Apr
8 days in May
May
4 days in June
Jun
Jul
2 days in August
Aug
2 days in September
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
1 day in November
Nov
5 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Woodford Car Hire, SIXT |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, vans, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $10 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Car Hire | Toyota Starlet | 4 | Small car |
| Woodford Car Hire | Hyundai Grand i10 | 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
Highest-rated company
Woodford Car Hire (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.5 / 10)
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
$30
Lowest daily price
$10
Total cars available
74
Top 3 suppliers in Pietermaritzburg (Downtown) in 2026
Woodford Car Hire
8.7
Excellent
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
$13–$72
per day
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
+27860999500
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-18:00
Tue
07:30-18:00
Wed
07:30-18:00
Thu
07:00-18:00
Fri
07:30-18:00
Sat
07:30-18:00
Sun
07:30-18:00
Enterprise
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.0
$29–$830
per day
337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
+27860999500
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-18:00
Tue
07:00-18:00
Wed
07:00-18:00
Thu
07:00-18:00
Fri
07:00-18:00
Sat
07:00-13:00
SIXT
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.8
$10–$64
per day
1 Roger De Clerck Pl, Mkondeni, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
+27112305000
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
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FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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