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Toyota Vitz
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
5
$15.33
per day
In terminal
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
$17.32
per day
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$24.47
per day
Car rental center
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Manual
2
A/C
2
$26.15
per day
In terminal
Low deposit
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$32.25
per day
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Manual
5
A/C
4
$79.17
per day
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BMW X3
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$121.62
per day
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BMW 1 Series
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$50.85
per day
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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 Polokwane Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Polokwane Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 8, 2026)
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Polokwane Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 11 suppliers at Polokwane Airport 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
$46 per day
Average car rental length
5 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
$1.45 per liter or $5.50 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.32 per liter or $4.99 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.71 per liter or $6.47 per gallon
Rating
10 / 10
Airport info
Name
Polokwane Airport (PTG)
IATA
PTG
ICAO
FAPP
Distance from city
3.1 miles / 5 km
Overall rating
5.6 / 10
Getting to the airport
8.0
Check-in and departures
7.7
Terminal facilities
6.0
Wi-Fi
4.0
Restaurants and car rental services
4.0
Lounge
4.0
Top 18 locations near Polokwane Airport
- Wonderboom Airportfrom $15.51 per day236.6 km / 147.02 miles away
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom $15.55 per day238.7 km / 148.32 miles away
- Pretoria Hatfieldfrom $15.42 per day244.6 km / 151.99 miles away
- Johannesburg Lanseria Airportfrom $15.16 per day279.4 km / 173.61 miles away
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom $12.57 per day282.8 km / 175.72 miles away
- King Shaka International Airportfrom $12.53 per day661.8 km / 411.22 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom $15.11 per day662.7 km / 411.78 miles away
- Durban (Downtown)from $15.69 per day685.9 km / 426.2 miles away
- Kimberley Airportfrom $15.56 per day722.8 km / 449.13 miles away
- Sishen Airportfrom $13.35 per day772.7 km / 480.13 miles away
- East London Airportfrom $14.87 per day1,034.3 km / 642.68 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstownfrom $20.91 per day1,091.4 km / 678.16 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Airportfrom $15.94 per day1,187.6 km / 737.94 miles away
- George Airportfrom $15.56 per day1,322.3 km / 821.64 miles away
- Cape Town Franschhoek1,503.3 km / 934.11 miles away
- Cape Town Airportfrom $15.64 per day1,541.7 km / 957.97 miles away
- Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfrontfrom $16.87 per day1,549.5 km / 962.81 miles away
- Cape Town (Downtown)from $15.56 per day1,550.2 km / 963.25 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
SIXT
Polokwane Gateway Airport, Car Rental building, Gateway St, Polokwane, 0700
B
Firefly
POLOKWANE (WAS PIETERSBURG) Limpopo
C
Woodford Car Hire
Polokwane Int Airport
D
Alamo
Polokwane Int Airport, N1 North Gateway Street
E
Enterprise
Polokwane Int Airport, N1 North Gateway Street
When to book at Polokwane Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Polokwane Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Polokwane 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 monthOctober | Most expensive month January | ||
| Average price $18 | A good deal $21 | Cheapest supplier Alamo | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day at Polokwane Airport
$84
$42
$0
$76
in January
Jan
$32
in February
Feb
$31
in March
Mar
$24
in April
Apr
$20
in May
May
$18
in June
Jun
$39
in July
Jul
$19
in August
Aug
$28
in September
Sep
$17
in October
Oct
$19
in November
Nov
$24
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Polokwane Airport is October — when rental costs average $17.07 per day. This is 3% cheaper than the yearly average and 78% cheaper than renting a car in January (when prices average $76.20 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 Polokwane Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car at Polokwane Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Polokwane Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
3.4
1.7
0
0.1 times in January
Jan
0.5 times in February
Feb
0.8 times in March
Mar
0.9 times in April
Apr
2.2 times in May
May
Same as average in June
Jun
0.4 times in July
Jul
0.5 times in August
Aug
0.4 times in September
Sep
0.8 times in October
Oct
1.2 times in November
Nov
3.1 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Polokwane Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in April the average rental period is 42 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days at Polokwane Airport
46
23
0
10 days in January
Jan
2 days in February
Feb
3 days in March
Mar
42 days in April
Apr
3 days in May
May
9 days in June
Jun
2 days in July
Jul
12 days in August
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
10 days in October
Oct
3 days in November
Nov
16 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Woodford Car Hire, SIXT, First Car Rental, Europcar, BLUU |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, medium cars, SUVs, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $15 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Car Hire | Toyota Starlet | 4 | Small car |
| SIXT | Renault Kwid | 5 | Small car |
| Woodford Car Hire | Suzuki Ertiga | 5 | Van |
| BLUU | Toyota Starlet | 4 | Small car |
| Europcar | Toyota Hilux | 5 | Large car |
| First Car Rental | Honda Amaze | 4 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Small car |
| SIXT | VW Polo Vivo Tiptronic | 5 | Medium car |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | Small car |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Small car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 8, 2026)
Prices are lowest during October, starting at $17 for an Economy car and highest in January, when economy cars start at $76. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month at Polokwane Airport is December, while the least popular month is January.
Polokwane Airport hosts: SIXT, Firefly, Woodford Car Hire, Enterprise, Alamo, BLUU, First Car Rental, Europcar, National, Keddy. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Yes, most companies at Polokwane Airport support after-hours returns. Park in the designated return area, lock the car, and drop the keys in the secure drop box. Take timestamped photos of the car's condition after parking to protect yourself.
Usually, yes, if the desk is open. You may be charged for extra hours if you pick up significantly earlier. Rental desks at Polokwane Airport typically operate from 07:00-18:00.
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Polokwane Airport
10
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
August
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Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
FOX (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
$46
Lowest daily price
$15
Total cars available
204
Top 11 suppliers at Polokwane Airport in 2026
SIXT
8.7
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.5
Car condition
9.2
$19–$99
per day
Polokwane Gateway Airport, Car Rental building, Gateway St, Polokwane, 0700
+27112305000
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
08:00-14:00
Sun
10:00-18:00
Firefly
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.2
$16–$72
per day
POLOKWANE (WAS PIETERSBURG) Limpopo
152889900
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-18:30
Tue
07:00-18:30
Wed
07:00-18:30
Thu
07:00-18:30
Fri
07:00-18:30
Sat
08:00-14:00
Sun
08:00-14:00
Woodford Car Hire
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.1
$20–$99
per day
Polokwane Int Airport
+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
07:00-18:00
Sun
07:00-18:00
Enterprise
8.6
Very Good
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
$16–$803
per day
Polokwane Int Airport, N1 North Gateway Street
+27860999500
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-17:00
Tue
07:00-17:00
Wed
07:00-17:00
Thu
07:00-17:00
Fri
07:00-17:00
Sat
07:00-17:00
Sun
07:00-17:00
Alamo
8.6
Very Good
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.0
$15–$765
per day
Polokwane Int Airport, N1 North Gateway Street
+27860999500
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-17:00
Tue
07:00-17:00
Wed
07:00-17:00
Thu
07:00-17:00
Fri
07:00-17:00
Sat
07:00-17:00
Sun
07:00-17:00
BLUU
8.5
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.8
$15–$535
per day
Bluu Car Rental (Pty) Ltd 1 Gateway Road Polokwane Polokwane
270828288634
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
08:00-14:00
Sun
09:00-18:00
8.4
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.5
$16–$120
per day
Polokwane Airport, Polokwane Gateway Airport, N1 Makhado Road, Polokwane
+27152881579
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
08:00-13:00
Europcar
8.4
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.7
$17–$123
per day
N1 North Makhado Highway, Polokwane
+27152880097
Show working hours
Mon
06:00-18:00
Tue
06:00-18:00
Wed
06:00-18:00
Thu
06:00-18:00
Fri
06:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-14:00
Sun
08:00-18:00
National
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
$19–$957
per day
Polokwane Int Airport, N1 North Gateway Street
+27860999500
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-17:00
Tue
07:00-17:00
Wed
07:00-17:00
Thu
07:00-17:00
Fri
07:00-17:00
Sat
07:00-17:00
Sun
07:00-17:00
Keddy
8.2
Good
Value for money
7.6
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
$16–$88
per day
Gateway International Airport - Old Airforce Base N1 North Polokwane
+27152880097
Show working hours
Mon
06:00-18:00
Tue
06:00-18:00
Wed
06:00-18:00
Thu
06:00-18:00
Fri
06:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-14:00
Sun
08:00-18:00
FOX
8.1
Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.1
Gateway International Airport - Old Airforce Base N1 North Polokwane
+27152880097
Show working hours
Mon
06:00-18:00
Tue
06:00-18:00
Wed
06:00-18:00
Thu
06:00-18:00
Fri
06:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-14:00
Sun
08:00-18:00
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