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Hyundai Grand i10
or similar
Manual
5
1
A/C
5
DKK 102.31
per day
8.4
Very Good
No ratings yet
Volkswagen Polo
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
DKK 118.07
per day
8.2
Very Good
2 reviews
Suzuki Ciaz
or similar
Manual
4
2
A/C
4
DKK 130.76
per day
8.6
Excellent
8 reviews
Volkswagen Polo
or similar
Manual
4
1
A/C
4
DKK 178.63
per day
8.3
Very Good
No ratings yet
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Toyota Avanza
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
DKK 293.11
per day
8.8
Excellent
6 reviews
BMW 1 Series
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
DKK 303.64
per day
8.5
Excellent
3 reviews
Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
DKK 440.38
per day
8.4
Very Good
6 reviews
Mercedes Benz Vito
or similar
Automatic
7
2
A/C
4
DKK 638.72
per day
8.2
Very Good
No ratings yet
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 23:08 on 22/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport info
- Top 18 locations near Pietermaritzburg Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Pietermaritzburg Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Pietermaritzburg Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 10 suppliers at Pietermaritzburg Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
DKK 276 per day
Average car rental length
11 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
DKK 8.68 per liter or DKK 32.86 per gallon
Lowest gas price
DKK 7.85 per liter or DKK 29.72 per gallon
Highest gas price
DKK 9.88 per liter or DKK 37.40 per gallon
Rating
8.0 / 10
Airport info
Name
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
IATA
PZB
ICAO
FAPM
Distance from city
2.5 miles / 4 km
Overall rating
6.8 / 10
Getting to the airport
8.0
Check-in and departures
8.0
Terminal facilities
7.0
Wi-Fi
4.7
Restaurants and car rental services
6.7
Lounge
6.7
Top 18 locations near Pietermaritzburg Airport
- Durban (Downtown)from DKK 105.89 per day64.8 km / 40.26 miles away
- King Shaka International Airportfrom DKK 92.45 per day69.6 km / 43.25 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom DKK 103.50 per day401.9 km / 249.73 miles away
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom DKK 89.76 per day444.4 km / 276.14 miles away
- East London Airportfrom DKK 92.53 per day448.8 km / 278.87 miles away
- Johannesburg Lanseria Airportfrom DKK 85.13 per day478.9 km / 297.57 miles away
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom DKK 103.50 per day479.4 km / 297.89 miles away
- Pretoria Hatfieldfrom DKK 105.89 per day483.5 km / 300.43 miles away
- Wonderboom Airportfrom DKK 105.89 per day493.1 km / 306.4 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstownfrom DKK 109.85 per day549.3 km / 341.32 miles away
- Kimberley Airportfrom DKK 103.50 per day554.7 km / 344.67 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Airportfrom DKK 106.34 per day660.5 km / 410.42 miles away
- Sishen Airport755.4 km / 469.38 miles away
- George Airportfrom DKK 105.59 per day898.8 km / 558.49 miles away
- Cape Town Franschhoek1,165.8 km / 724.39 miles away
- Cape Town Airportfrom DKK 87.67 per day1,212.7 km / 753.54 miles away
- Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront1,226.3 km / 761.99 miles away
- Cape Town (Downtown)from DKK 91.11 per day1,226.6 km / 762.17 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Firefly
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport (Oribi), Pietermaritzburg, 3201
B
First Car Rental
1 Pharazyn Way, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
C
Europcar
Oribi Airport, 1 Pharazyn Way, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
D
Hertz
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
E
BLUU
1 Pharazyn Place, Pietermaritzburg Airport, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
When to book at Pietermaritzburg Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Pietermaritzburg Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Pietermaritzburg Airport 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 monthJanuary | Most expensive month February | ||
| Average price DKK 103 | A good deal DKK 132 | Cheapest supplier BLUU | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day at Pietermaritzburg Airport
DKK 566
DKK 283
DKK 0
DKK 112
in January
Jan
DKK 515
in February
Feb
DKK 298
in March
Mar
Apr
DKK 285
in May
May
DKK 245
in June
Jun
DKK 202
in July
Jul
DKK 185
in August
Aug
DKK 142
in September
Sep
DKK 125
in October
Oct
DKK 122
in November
Nov
DKK 251
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Pietermaritzburg Airport is January — when rental costs average DKK 112.24 per day. This is -9% cheaper than the yearly average and 78% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average DKK 514.68 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 at Pietermaritzburg Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Pietermaritzburg Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in October, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches at Pietermaritzburg Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
3.1
1.5
0
0.4 times in January
Jan
0.2 times in February
Feb
1.2 times in March
Mar
Apr
0.4 times in May
May
0.4 times in June
Jun
0.8 times in July
Jul
Same as average in August
Aug
1.2 times in September
Sep
2.8 times in October
Oct
2 times in November
Nov
0.8 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Pietermaritzburg Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 23 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days at Pietermaritzburg Airport
25
13
0
7 days in January
Jan
3 days in February
Feb
10 days in March
Mar
Apr
19 days in May
May
23 days in June
Jun
8 days in July
Jul
8 days in August
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
10 days in October
Oct
9 days in November
Nov
4 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, Firefly, Europcar, Hertz, Keddy |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | DKK 102 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | BLUU |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Firefly | Toyota Fortuner | 5 | 1 | SUV |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Ciaz | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | VW Kombi | 5 | 3 | Van |
| Hertz | Toyota Corolla Quest | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Firefly | Toyota Corolla Quest | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Keddy | Toyota Corolla Quest | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Pietermaritzburg Airport
6.0
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
March
Happiest customers drive
Toyota Starlet
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Suzuki Celerio
I am a local.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
FOX (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
DKK 276
Lowest daily price
DKK 102
Total cars available
124
Top 10 suppliers at Pietermaritzburg Airport in 2025
Firefly
8.8
Excellent
6 reviews
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.5
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
8.8
DKK 125–DKK 652
per day
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport (Oribi), Pietermaritzburg, 3201
+27333866850
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-19:00
Tue
07:00-19:00
Wed
07:00-19:00
Thu
07:00-19:00
Fri
07:00-19:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
8.6
Excellent
8 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.9
DKK 109–DKK 776
per day
1 Pharazyn Way, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
+27333865252
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-19:30
Tue
07:00-19:30
Wed
07:00-19:30
Thu
07:00-19:30
Fri
07:00-19:30
Sat
08:00-13:00
Sun
13:00-19:30
8.5
Excellent
3 reviews
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.8
DKK 144–DKK 642
per day
Oribi Airport, 1 Pharazyn Way, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
+27333862077
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-20:00
Tue
08:00-20:00
Wed
08:00-20:00
Thu
08:00-20:00
Fri
08:00-20:00
Sat
13:00-14:00
Sun
13:00-18:00
Hertz
8.4
Very Good
6 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
7.6
Drop-off speed
7.7
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.0
DKK 155–DKK 779
per day
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
+270333866850
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-19:00
Tue
07:00-19:00
Wed
07:00-19:00
Thu
07:00-19:00
Fri
07:00-19:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
BLUU
8.4
Very Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.0
DKK 102–DKK 371
per day
1 Pharazyn Place, Pietermaritzburg Airport, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
+270333428433 / +270333862750
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-17:00
Tue
07:30-17:00
Wed
07:30-17:00
Thu
07:30-17:00
Fri
07:30-17:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Budget
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.7
DKK 142–DKK 653
per day
Oribi Airport
+27333866101
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-20:00
Tue
07:00-20:00
Wed
07:00-20:00
Thu
07:00-20:00
Fri
07:00-20:00
Sat
07:00-14:00
Sun
13:00-20:00
Thrifty
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.2
DKK 142–DKK 653
per day
Airport
333866850
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-19:00
Tue
07:30-19:00
Wed
07:30-19:00
Thu
07:30-19:00
Fri
07:30-19:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
Avis
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.6
DKK 143–DKK 655
per day
Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3205, South Africa
+27333866101
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-20:00
Tue
07:00-20:00
Wed
07:00-20:00
Thu
07:00-20:00
Fri
07:00-20:00
Sat
07:00-14:00
Sun
13:00-20:00
Keddy
8.2
Very Good
2 reviews
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.6
DKK 106–DKK 493
per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
+27333862077
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-20:00
Tue
08:00-20:00
Wed
08:00-20:00
Thu
08:00-20:00
Fri
08:00-20:00
Sat
13:00-14:00
Sun
13:00-18:00
FOX
8.1
Very Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.1
DKK 106–DKK 493
per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport Pharazn Way, Oribi Village
+27333862077
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-20:00
Tue
08:00-20:00
Wed
08:00-20:00
Thu
08:00-20:00
Fri
08:00-20:00
Sat
13:00-14:00
Sun
13:00-18:00
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