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    Toyota Vitz
    or similar
    Manual
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    Toyota Vitz
    PLN 63.04
    per day
    8.2
    Very Good
    No ratings yet
    Toyota Starlet
    or similar
    Manual
    5
    1
    A/C
    3
    Toyota Starlet
    PLN 64.78
    per day
    8.4
    Very Good
    No ratings yet
    Toyota Corolla Quest
    or similar
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    Toyota Corolla Quest
    PLN 80.50
    per day
    8.5
    Excellent
    No ratings yet
    Volkswagen Polo
    or similar
    Manual
    4
    1
    A/C
    4
    Volkswagen Polo
    PLN 102.32
    per day
    8.2
    Very Good
    No ratings yet

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    Travel information

    Languages
    IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
    Currency
    ZAR
    Drive on
    Left-hand side
    Country code
    +27
    Average car rental price
    PLN 150 per day
    Average car rental length
    10 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
    PLN 4.66 per liter or PLN 17.64 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    PLN 4.45 per liter or PLN 16.85 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    PLN 5.73 per liter or PLN 21.69 per gallon
    Rating
    10 / 10

    Top 20 cities near Potchefstroom

    1. Johannesburgfrom PLN 48.30 per day
      129.5 km / 80.47 miles away
    2. Centurionfrom PLN 59.91 per day
      143 km / 88.86 miles away
    3. Pretoriafrom PLN 58.85 per day
      154.9 km / 96.25 miles away
    4. Bloemfonteinfrom PLN 58.72 per day
      278 km / 172.74 miles away
    5. Ermelo
      287.7 km / 178.77 miles away
    6. Kimberleyfrom PLN 58.72 per day
      328.2 km / 203.93 miles away
    7. Polokwanefrom PLN 49.48 per day
      395.7 km / 245.88 miles away
    8. Sishen
      419.2 km / 260.48 miles away
    9. Nelspruitfrom PLN 58.72 per day
      426 km / 264.7 miles away
    10. Pietermaritzburgfrom PLN 58.04 per day
      461 km / 286.45 miles away
    11. Durbanfrom PLN 52.45 per day
      510.1 km / 316.96 miles away
    12. Richards Bayfrom PLN 54.70 per day
      541.6 km / 336.53 miles away
    13. Margatefrom PLN 63.04 per day
      560.5 km / 348.28 miles away
    14. Mthathafrom PLN 60.97 per day
      561 km / 348.59 miles away
    15. East Londonfrom PLN 52.49 per day
      708.6 km / 440.3 miles away
    16. Port Elizabethfrom PLN 60.33 per day
      823.1 km / 511.45 miles away
    17. Georgefrom PLN 59.91 per day
      930.3 km / 578.06 miles away
    18. Stellenboschfrom PLN 52.07 per day
      1,128 km / 700.91 miles away
    19. Hermanusfrom PLN 51.94 per day
      1,141.3 km / 709.17 miles away
    20. Cape Townfrom PLN 49.74 per day
      1,147.5 km / 713.02 miles away

    Top 18 locations near Potchefstroom

    1. Pretoria Hatfieldfrom PLN 60.08 per day
      154.9 km / 96.25 miles away
    2. Wonderboom Airportfrom PLN 60.08 per day
      161.2 km / 100.17 miles away
    3. Kimberley Airportfrom PLN 58.72 per day
      328.2 km / 203.93 miles away
    4. Sishen Airport
      419.2 km / 260.48 miles away
    5. Durban (Downtown)from PLN 60.08 per day
      520.9 km / 323.67 miles away
    6. George Airportfrom PLN 59.91 per day
      930.3 km / 578.06 miles away
    7. Cape Town Franschhoek
      1,108.4 km / 688.73 miles away
    8. Cape Town Airportfrom PLN 49.74 per day
      1,147.5 km / 713.02 miles away
    9. Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
      1,155.7 km / 718.12 miles away
    10. Cape Town (Downtown)from PLN 51.69 per day
      1,156.4 km / 718.55 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

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    Potchefstroom (Downtown)
    5 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 monthJune Most expensive month March
    A good deal PLN 78 Cheapest supplier Keddy Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average rental costs per day in Potchefstroom
    PLN 302
    PLN 151
    PLN 0

    PLN 85

    in January

    Jan
    Feb

    PLN 275

    in March

    Mar
    Apr
    May

    PLN 70

    in June

    Jun

    PLN 98

    in July

    Jul
    Aug
    Sep

    PLN 87

    in October

    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    The cheapest month to rent a car in Potchefstroom is June (when prices average PLN 70.20 per day). This is 59% cheaper than the yearly average and 74% cheaper than renting in March (when prices average PLN 274.88).

    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 March, and the least popular is January.

    Monthly searches in Potchefstroom by pick-up date relative to the average
    1.5
    0.8
    0

    0.7 times in January

    Jan
    Feb

    1.4 times in March

    Mar
    Apr
    May

    0.7 times in June

    Jun

    0.7 times in July

    Jul
    Aug
    Sep

    1.4 times in October

    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    What’s the usual rental length in Potchefstroom?

    How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in March, the average renter keeps their car for 11 days, and in October, they keep their car for 5 days.

    Average number of rental days in Potchefstroom
    12
    6
    0

    7 days in January

    Jan
    Feb

    11 days in March

    Mar
    Apr
    May

    7 days in June

    Jun

    7 days in July

    Jul
    Aug
    Sep

    5 days in October

    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    Car rental information

    📍 Car rental locations2
    🔥 Popular suppliersHertz
    🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, Vans
    🤑 Lowest pricePLN 63 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierKeddy

    Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Potchefstroom

    10
    starstarstarstarstar
    Average rating
    Based on 1 review
    Best month to visit
    May
    Happiest customers drive
    Suzuki Swift
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    11 May 2024
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    Suzuki Swift
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    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Firefly (rated 8.6 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    FOX (rated 8.1 / 10)
    Total number of reviews
    1
    Total rental companies
    9
    Average daily price
    PLN 150
    Lowest daily price
    PLN 63
    Total cars available
    66

    Top 9 suppliers in Potchefstroom in 2025

    Firefly
    1 location
    Firefly
    8.6
    Excellent
    Value for money
    8.9
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    9.0
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.1
    Car condition
    8.9
    PLN 30
    per day
    Most popular location
    36 Loop St, Nwu Sports Village
    Hertz
    1 location
    Hertz
    8.5
    Excellent
    1 review
    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
    9.3
    Car condition
    9.0
    PLN 85 - PLN 419
    per day
    Most popular location
    36 Loop St, Noordbrug, Potchefstroom, 2520
    Europcar
    1 location
    Europcar
    8.5
    Excellent
    Value for money
    8.5
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.6
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.2
    Car condition
    8.8
    PLN 64 - PLN 359
    per day
    Most popular location
    The Willows Garden Hotel, 82 Govan Mbeki Ave, Potchefstroom, 2531
    BLUU
    1 location
    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
    PLN 65 - PLN 69
    per day
    Most popular location
    Willows Garden Hotel, 82 Govan Mbeki Ave
    Budget
    1 location
    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
    PLN 81 - PLN 374
    per day
    Most popular location
    cnr Holtzhausen and, Parys Ave, Baillie Park, Potchefstroom, 2531
    Thrifty
    1 location
    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
    PLN 81 - PLN 374
    per day
    Most popular location
    36 Loop St, Nwu Sports Village
    Avis
    1 location
    Avis
    8.2
    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
    8.5
    Car condition
    8.6
    PLN 81 - PLN 372
    per day
    Most popular location
    Cornor Parys and Holthausen, Potchefstroom, 2531
    Keddy
    2 locations
    Keddy
    8.2
    Very 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
    PLN 63 - PLN 358
    per day
    Most popular location
    82 Govan Mbeki Avenue
    FOX
    1 location
    FOX
    8.1
    Very Good
    Value for money
    8.0
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.1
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.1
    Car condition
    8.2
    PLN 63 - PLN 358
    per day
    Most popular location
    82 Govan Mbeki Avenue

    Award-winning service

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    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
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    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2023
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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    Highly recommended by our customers

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    8 Nov 2025
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    8 Nov 2025
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    Quick and efficient.
    Miroslaw SIKORA,
    8 Nov 2025
    It was easy to book.
    It was easy to book.
    Anand,
    8 Nov 2025
    Fast and efficient
    Thanks, Fast and efficient
    Paul,
    8 Nov 2025
    I am very glad
    I am very glad
    Benan Kacar,
    8 Nov 2025
    rental office Hertz
    rental office in the airport hall opening hours (until 11:00 p.m.) fast check-in whe...
    Lubomir Trochta,
    8 Nov 2025
    Good experience
    Good experience
    Mohammad Faizan Malik,
    8 Nov 2025
    Easy to use
    Easy to use , competitive price
    Leslie,
    8 Nov 2025
    Clear info about the available options…
    Clear info about the available options including customer review ratings.
    DN Gill,
    8 Nov 2025
    Thanks a lot!
    Thanks a lot!
    Andrew Asmodeo,
    8 Nov 2025
    Simple steps
    Simple steps
    Lance Pearson,
    8 Nov 2025
    great comparisons
    great comparisons
    Richard,
    8 Nov 2025
    great job for renting a car
    great job for renting a car
    Ulrich K.,
    8 Nov 2025
    Everything is clear and fast.
    Everything is clear and fast.
    Sarka Hladilinova,
    8 Nov 2025
    good service!
    good service!
    Geert Huysentruyt,
    8 Nov 2025
    Rated 4.6 / 5 based on 240,074 reviews. Showing our favorite reviews.

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