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    Cheapest car rental rates

    Toyota Vitz
    or similar
    Manual
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    Toyota Vitz
    $17.24
    per day
    8.2
    Very Good
    No ratings yet
    Toyota Starlet
    or similar
    Manual
    5
    1
    A/C
    3
    Toyota Starlet
    $17.71
    per day
    8.4
    Very Good
    No ratings yet
    Toyota Corolla Quest
    or similar
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    Toyota Corolla Quest
    $22.01
    per day
    8.5
    Excellent
    No ratings yet
    Volkswagen Polo
    or similar
    Manual
    4
    1
    A/C
    4
    Volkswagen Polo
    $27.97
    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
    $41 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
    $1.26 per liter or $4.77 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    $1.21 per liter or $4.58 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    $1.55 per liter or $5.87 per gallon
    Rating
    10 / 10

    Top 20 cities near Potchefstroom

    1. Johannesburgfrom $13.20 per day
      129.5 km / 80.47 miles away
    2. Centurionfrom $16.38 per day
      143 km / 88.86 miles away
    3. Pretoriafrom $16.09 per day
      154.9 km / 96.25 miles away
    4. Bloemfonteinfrom $16.05 per day
      278 km / 172.74 miles away
    5. Ermelo
      287.7 km / 178.77 miles away
    6. Kimberleyfrom $16.05 per day
      328.2 km / 203.93 miles away
    7. Polokwanefrom $13.53 per day
      395.7 km / 245.88 miles away
    8. Sishen
      419.2 km / 260.48 miles away
    9. Nelspruitfrom $16.05 per day
      426 km / 264.7 miles away
    10. Pietermaritzburgfrom $15.87 per day
      461 km / 286.45 miles away
    11. Durbanfrom $14.34 per day
      510.1 km / 316.96 miles away
    12. Richards Bayfrom $14.95 per day
      541.6 km / 336.53 miles away
    13. Margatefrom $17.24 per day
      560.5 km / 348.28 miles away
    14. Mthathafrom $16.67 per day
      561 km / 348.59 miles away
    15. East Londonfrom $14.35 per day
      708.6 km / 440.3 miles away
    16. Port Elizabethfrom $16.49 per day
      823.1 km / 511.45 miles away
    17. Georgefrom $16.38 per day
      930.3 km / 578.06 miles away
    18. Stellenboschfrom $14.24 per day
      1,128 km / 700.91 miles away
    19. Hermanusfrom $14.20 per day
      1,141.3 km / 709.17 miles away
    20. Cape Townfrom $13.60 per day
      1,147.5 km / 713.02 miles away

    Top 18 locations near Potchefstroom

    1. Pretoria Hatfieldfrom $16.43 per day
      154.9 km / 96.25 miles away
    2. Wonderboom Airportfrom $16.43 per day
      161.2 km / 100.17 miles away
    3. Bloemfontein Airportfrom $16.05 per day
      278 km / 172.74 miles away
    4. Kimberley Airportfrom $16.05 per day
      328.2 km / 203.93 miles away
    5. Sishen Airport
      419.2 km / 260.48 miles away
    6. Durban (Downtown)from $16.43 per day
      520.9 km / 323.67 miles away
    7. East London Airportfrom $14.35 per day
      708.6 km / 440.3 miles away
    8. Port Elizabeth Airportfrom $16.49 per day
      823.1 km / 511.45 miles away
    9. George Airportfrom $16.38 per day
      930.3 km / 578.06 miles away
    10. Cape Town Franschhoek
      1,108.4 km / 688.73 miles away
    11. Cape Town Airportfrom $13.60 per day
      1,147.5 km / 713.02 miles away
    12. Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
      1,155.7 km / 718.12 miles away
    13. Cape Town (Downtown)from $14.13 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 $21 Cheapest supplier Keddy Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average rental costs per day in Potchefstroom
    $83
    $41
    $0

    $23

    in January

    Jan
    Feb

    $75

    in March

    Mar
    Apr
    May

    $19

    in June

    Jun

    $27

    in July

    Jul
    Aug
    Sep

    $24

    in October

    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    The cheapest month to rent a car in Potchefstroom is June (when prices average $19.19 per day). This is 59% cheaper than the yearly average and 74% cheaper than renting in March (when prices average $75.15).

    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 price$17 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
    All reviews are left by actual customers and have been verified.
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    12 May 2024
    starstarstarstarstar
    Suzuki Swift
    Business trip

    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Hertz (rated 8.6 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    FOX (rated 8.1 / 10)
    Total number of reviews
    1
    Total rental companies
    9
    Average daily price
    $41
    Lowest daily price
    $17
    Total cars available
    66

    Top 9 suppliers in Potchefstroom in 2025

    Hertz
    1 location
    Hertz
    8.6
    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
    9.1
    $23–$115
    per day
    Most popular location
    36 Loop St, Noordbrug, Potchefstroom, 2520
    Firefly
    1 location
    Firefly
    8.5
    Excellent
    Value for money
    8.8
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.8
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.0
    Car condition
    8.8
    $23–$115
    per day
    Most popular location
    36 Loop St, Nwu Sports Village
    Europcar
    1 location
    Europcar
    8.5
    Excellent
    Value for money
    8.6
    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
    $18–$98
    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
    $18–$19
    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
    $22–$102
    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
    $22–$102
    per day
    Most popular location
    36 Loop St, Nwu Sports Village
    Avis
    1 location
    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
    $22–$102
    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
    8.6
    $17–$98
    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
    8.0
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.0
    Car condition
    8.1
    $17–$98
    per day
    Most popular location
    82 Govan Mbeki Avenue

    Award-winning service

    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
    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
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2023
    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

    Highly recommended by our customers

    Usually book through these guys.
    Only just booked this so can’t comment on this particular trip for next year, howeve...
    Alison,
    22 Nov 2025
    Website is easy to use
    Website is easy to use. First time booking with this company.
    Laura Marie Umland Niles,
    22 Nov 2025
    Very good website
    Very good website
    Miguel Silva,
    22 Nov 2025
    Easy and fast booking
    Easy and fast booking
    Hasan Khalaila,
    22 Nov 2025
    all good until now
    all good until now
    Rodica Florica Ardelean,
    22 Nov 2025
    Great
    Great, thanks
    Daniel Stantchev,
    22 Nov 2025
    Easy to reserve
    Easy to reserve
    Guylaine Laroche,
    22 Nov 2025
    Good and very understandable website.
    Good and very understandable website.
    Mats Karlsson,
    22 Nov 2025
    Easy and clear in every possible way.
    Easy and clear in every possible way.
    Claes,
    22 Nov 2025
    All good and we are happy for now
    All good and let’s wait and see
    Gabriella ,
    22 Nov 2025
    For the first time we booked by…
    For the first time we booked by DiscoverCars. We just booked one month before we gon...
    Gilda Vanblarcum,
    22 Nov 2025
    GOOD
    VERY SATISFIED YOUR SERVICE
    BHASHKARRAI CHHIBABHAI PATEL,
    22 Nov 2025
    great choice of cars at vero lo prices
    great choice of cars at vero lo prices
    Cliente,
    22 Nov 2025
    Fast reservation
    Easly can do reservation
    Devrim Akdag,
    22 Nov 2025
    Clear and fast
    Clear and fast
    simon,
    22 Nov 2025
    easy to book
    easy to book
    OMAR MUHANNA,
    22 Nov 2025
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