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Toyota Vitz
or similar Mini
Manual
5
A/C
4
$15.25
per day
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
$19.90
per day
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$26.94
per day
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$65.01
per day
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy Elite
Manual
4
A/C
5
$26.56
per day
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Toyota Rumion
or similar Intermediate Monospace
Manual
5
A/C
5
$39.37
per day
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BMW 1 Series
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$60.38
per day
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BMW 3 series
or similar Premium
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$61.53
per day
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:07 on 28/09/26. 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
- Top 20 cities near Potchefstroom
- Top 18 locations near Potchefstroom
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Potchefstroom and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Potchefstroom
- Car rental statistics
- Top 7 suppliers in Potchefstroom 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
$39 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
$1.34 per liter or $5.07 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.28 per liter or $4.85 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.64 per liter or $6.21 per gallon
Rating
10 / 10
Top 20 cities near Potchefstroom
- Johannesburgfrom $14.37 per day115.6 km / 71.83 miles away
- Centurionfrom $14.94 per day143 km / 88.86 miles away
- Pretoriafrom $14.49 per day151.5 km / 94.14 miles away
- Bloemfonteinfrom $14.44 per day283.2 km / 175.97 miles away
- Ermelo287.7 km / 178.77 miles away
- Kimberleyfrom $12.34 per day323.7 km / 201.14 miles away
- Polokwanefrom $14.00 per day389.9 km / 242.27 miles away
- Nelspruitfrom $14.67 per day410.7 km / 255.2 miles away
- Sishen419.2 km / 260.48 miles away
- Pietermaritzburgfrom $14.37 per day455.9 km / 283.28 miles away
- Durbanfrom $14.37 per day520.9 km / 323.67 miles away
- Richards Bayfrom $13.48 per day541.5 km / 336.47 miles away
- Margatefrom $15.63 per day562 km / 349.21 miles away
- Mthathafrom $13.71 per day570.1 km / 354.24 miles away
- East Londonfrom $13.04 per day707.9 km / 439.87 miles away
- Port Elizabethfrom $13.25 per day821.1 km / 510.21 miles away
- Georgefrom $14.92 per day921.8 km / 572.78 miles away
- Stellenboschfrom $14.13 per day1,128 km / 700.91 miles away
- Hermanusfrom $13.88 per day1,141.3 km / 709.17 miles away
- Cape Townfrom $12.97 per day1,156.4 km / 718.55 miles away
Top 18 locations near Potchefstroom
- Johannesburg Lanseria Airportfrom $14.47 per day117.7 km / 73.14 miles away
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom $14.67 per day129.5 km / 80.47 miles away
- Pretoria Hatfieldfrom $14.49 per day154.9 km / 96.25 miles away
- Wonderboom Airportfrom $15.05 per day161.2 km / 100.17 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom $15.04 per day278 km / 172.74 miles away
- Kimberley Airportfrom $12.34 per day328.2 km / 203.93 miles away
- Sishen Airport419.2 km / 260.48 miles away
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom $14.67 per day426 km / 264.7 miles away
- King Shaka International Airportfrom $14.78 per day510.1 km / 316.96 miles away
- Durban (Downtown)from $14.37 per day520.9 km / 323.67 miles away
- East London Airportfrom $14.47 per day708.6 km / 440.3 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstownfrom $22.11 per day738.4 km / 458.82 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Airportfrom $13.25 per day823.1 km / 511.45 miles away
- George Airportfrom $14.92 per day930.3 km / 578.06 miles away
- Cape Town Franschhoek1,108.4 km / 688.73 miles away
- Cape Town Airportfrom $12.97 per day1,147.5 km / 713.02 miles away
- Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront1,155.7 km / 718.12 miles away
- Cape Town (Downtown)from $14.57 per day1,156.4 km / 718.55 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Potchefstroom (Downtown)
4 rental locations
B
Potchefstroom Baillie Park
3 rental locations
When to book in Potchefstroom and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Potchefstroom?
Car rental prices in Potchefstroom vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJuly | Most expensive month June | ||
| Average price $23 | A good deal $32 | Cheapest supplier Keddy | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Potchefstroom
$83
$41
$0
$33
in January
Jan
$22
in February
Feb
$54
in March
Mar
$15
in April
Apr
May
$75
in June
Jun
$11
in July
Jul
Aug
$21
in September
Sep
$23
in October
Oct
$14
in November
Nov
$40
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Potchefstroom is July (when prices average $11.25 per day). This is 51% cheaper than the yearly average and 85% cheaper than renting in June (when prices average $75.21).
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's the most popular month to rent a car in Potchefstroom?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Potchefstroom is January, and the least popular is February.
Monthly searches in Potchefstroom by pick-up date relative to the average
1.8
0.9
0
1.6 times in January
Jan
0.5 times in February
Feb
0.5 times in March
Mar
1.6 times in April
Apr
May
0.5 times in June
Jun
0.5 times in July
Jul
Aug
1.6 times in September
Sep
1.1 times in October
Oct
0.5 times in November
Nov
1.6 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Potchefstroom?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in November, the average renter keeps their car for 26 days, and in January, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Potchefstroom
29
14
0
1 day in January
Jan
3 days in February
Feb
6 days in March
Mar
6 days in April
Apr
May
2 days in June
Jun
2 days in July
Jul
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
26 days in November
Nov
9 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 2 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Hertz, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $15 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Keddy |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Medium car |
| Hertz | Toyota Fortuner | 5 | SUV |
| Hertz | Toyota Corolla Cross | 5 | SUV |
| Hertz | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | Medium car |
| Hertz | Toyota Starlet | 5 | SUV |
| Hertz | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Potchefstroom
10
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
May
Happiest customers drive
Suzuki Swift
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Suzuki Swift
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Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
FOX (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$39
Lowest daily price
$15
Total cars available
69
Top 7 suppliers in Potchefstroom in 2026
Firefly
1 location
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.5
Car condition
9.3
$12–$106
per day
Most popular location
36 Loop St, Nwu Sports Village
Hertz
1 location
8.6
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.1
$17–$170
per day
Most popular location
36 Loop St, Noordbrug, Potchefstroom, 2520
BLUU
1 location
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
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
$22–$95
per day
Most popular location
Willows Garden Hotel, 82 Govan Mbeki Ave
Europcar
1 location
8.4
Good
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
8.9
Car condition
8.7
$28–$30
per day
Most popular location
The Willows Garden Hotel, 82 Govan Mbeki Ave, Potchefstroom, 2531
Budget
1 location
8.3
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
9.0
Car condition
8.7
$20–$102
per day
Most popular location
cnr Holtzhausen and, Parys Ave, Baillie Park, Potchefstroom, 2531
Keddy
1 location
8.2
Good
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
8.5
$15–$86
per day
Most popular location
82 Govan Mbeki Avenue Potchefstroom
FOX
1 location
8.0
Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.9
Most popular location
82 Govan Mbeki Avenue
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