Car Rental at Pietermaritzburg Airport
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Suzuki Celerio
or similar
Manual
4
1
A/C
5
€13.73
per day
8.7
Very good
6 reviews
Volkswagen Polo
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
€19.47
per day
8.2
Very good
1 reviews
Toyota Corolla
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
€24.38
per day
8.5
Very good
3 reviews
Volkswagen Polo
or similar
Manual
4
1
A/C
5
€33.54
per day
8.4
Very good
6 reviews
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Toyota Avanza
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
€42.99
per day
8.6
Very good
5 reviews
Mercedes Benz C Class
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€76.27
per day
8.3
Very good
No ratings yet
Toyota Quest
or similar
Automatic
4
2
A/C
4
€25.30
per day
8.7
Very good
6 reviews
Haval H6
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€52.52
per day
8.7
Very good
6 reviews
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 3:27 PM on 9/12/25. 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 11 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
€36 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
€1.14 per liter or €4.32 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.03 per liter or €3.90 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.30 per liter or €4.92 per gallon
Rating
8 / 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 €13.65 per day64.8 km / 40.26 miles away
- King Shaka International Airportfrom €12.87 per day69.6 km / 43.25 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom €13.78 per day401.9 km / 249.73 miles away
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom €11.86 per day444.4 km / 276.14 miles away
- East London Airportfrom €12.00 per day448.8 km / 278.87 miles away
- Johannesburg Lanseria Airportfrom €13.68 per day478.9 km / 297.57 miles away
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom €14.59 per day479.4 km / 297.89 miles away
- Pretoria Hatfieldfrom €16.10 per day483.5 km / 300.43 miles away
- Wonderboom Airportfrom €19.54 per day493.1 km / 306.4 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstownfrom €18.73 per day549.3 km / 341.32 miles away
- Kimberley Airportfrom €13.65 per day554.7 km / 344.67 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Airportfrom €12.00 per day660.5 km / 410.42 miles away
- Sishen Airport755.4 km / 469.38 miles away
- George Airportfrom €12.97 per day898.8 km / 558.49 miles away
- Cape Town Franschhoek1,165.8 km / 724.39 miles away
- Cape Town Airportfrom €9.57 per day1,212.7 km / 753.54 miles away
- Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfrontfrom €12.66 per day1,226.3 km / 761.99 miles away
- Cape Town (Downtown)from €9.91 per day1,226.6 km / 762.17 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
First Car Rental
1 Pharazyn Way, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
B
Firefly
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport (Oribi), 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 | |
| A good deal €23 | Cheapest supplier First Car Rental | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day at Pietermaritzburg Airport
€76
€38
€0
€15
in January
Jan
€69
in February
Feb
€45
in March
Mar
Apr
€38
in May
May
€33
in June
Jun
€59
in July
Jul
€15
in August
Aug
€37
in September
Sep
€36
in October
Oct
€45
in November
Nov
€34
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Pietermaritzburg Airport is January — when rental costs average €15.03 per day. This is 64% cheaper than the yearly average and 78% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average €68.92 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 March, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches at Pietermaritzburg Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
2.3
1.2
0
0.8 times in January
Jan
0.4 times in February
Feb
2.1 times in March
Mar
Apr
0.8 times in May
May
0.8 times in June
Jun
1.7 times in July
Jul
0.4 times in August
Aug
0.8 times in September
Sep
0.4 times in October
Oct
0.8 times in November
Nov
1.7 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 September, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days at Pietermaritzburg Airport
25
13
0
7 days in January
Jan
3 days in February
Feb
11 days in March
Mar
Apr
19 days in May
May
23 days in June
Jun
13 days in July
Jul
6 days in August
Aug
2 days in September
Sep
2 days in October
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
4 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, Firefly, Hertz, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, Vans, Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €14 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | First Car Rental |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly | Toyota Fortuner | 5 | 1 | SUV |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Hertz | Toyota Corolla Quest | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Europcar | Toyota Fortuner | 5 | 4 | SUV |
| Hertz | Toyota Rumion | 5 | 2 | Van |
| Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | VW Kombi | 5 | 3 | Van |
| First Car Rental | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Pietermaritzburg Airport
6
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
March
Happiest customers drive
Toyota Starlet
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Suzuki Celerio
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Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
First Car Rental (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
FOX (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
€36
Lowest daily price
€14
Total cars available
71
Top 11 suppliers at Pietermaritzburg Airport in 2025
8.7
Very good
6 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
8.8
€14 - €101
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
Firefly
8.6
Very good
5 reviews
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
9
Car condition
8.6
€18 - €67
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
8.5
Very good
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
€24 - €80
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
8.2
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
7.6
Drop-off speed
7.7
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9
€23 - €120
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
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9
€23 - €120
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
Dollar
8.3
Very good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
€23 - €120
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
Budget
8.3
Very good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9
Car condition
8.7
€22 - €82
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
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.2
€22 - €82
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
Keddy
8.2
Very good
1 review
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.5
€19 - €75
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
Bidvest
8.1
Very good
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.4
€19 - €75
per day
Bluu Car Rental 1 1 Pharazyn Place Pietermaritzburg Airport Pietermaritzburg
+27333862750
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-18:00
Tue
07:30-18:00
Wed
07:30-18:00
Thu
07:30-18:00
Fri
07:30-18:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
Sun
13:00-18:00
FOX
8.1
Very good
Value for money
8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.2
€19 - €75
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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