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Richards Bay, South Africa
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Cheapest car rental rates

Hyundai Grand i10

or similar Mini
Manual
5
A/C
5
1
$9.55
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Downtown
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Rental desk is located in the car rental center.
Drop-off information
Downtown
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
4
$12.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Downtown
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Rental desk is located in the car rental center.
Drop-off information
Downtown
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Corolla Cross

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
5
13
$24.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Downtown
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Rental desk is located in the car rental center.
Drop-off information
Downtown
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Urban Cruiser

or similar Economy SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
15
$27.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 2, 39 Dollar Dr, Richards Bay Central, Richards Bay, 3201, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 2, 39 Dollar Dr, Richards Bay Central, Richards Bay, 3201, South Africa
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Toyota Agya

or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
5
2
$11.37
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Rental desk is located in terminal.
Drop-off information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Starlet

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
3
3
$11.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Downtown
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Rental desk is located in the car rental center.
Drop-off information
Downtown
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now

Volkswagen Polo

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
5
$13.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Downtown
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Rental desk is located in the car rental center.
Drop-off information
Downtown
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
6
$14.59
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Rental desk is located in terminal.
Drop-off information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
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Hyundai Grand i10

or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
4
7
$16.42
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 2, 39 Dollar Dr, Richards Bay Central, Richards Bay, 3201, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 2, 39 Dollar Dr, Richards Bay Central, Richards Bay, 3201, South Africa
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
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Toyota Starlet

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
8
$17.28
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 2, 39 Dollar Dr, Richards Bay Central, Richards Bay, 3201, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 2, 39 Dollar Dr, Richards Bay Central, Richards Bay, 3201, South Africa
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
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Free additional driver
Zero deductible

Toyota Vitz

or similar Mini
Manual
5
A/C
4
9
$19.38
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Airport Building, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay
Drop-off information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Airport Building, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Volkswagen Polo

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
10
$21.18
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 2, 39 Dollar Dr, Richards Bay Central, Richards Bay, 3201, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 2, 39 Dollar Dr, Richards Bay Central, Richards Bay, 3201, South Africa
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now
Free additional driver
Zero deductible

Volkswagen Polo

or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
11
$21.81
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Airport Building, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay
Drop-off information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Airport Building, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Hilux

or similar Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Manual
2
A/C
2
12
$24.43
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 2, 39 Dollar Dr, Richards Bay Central, Richards Bay, 3201, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 2, 39 Dollar Dr, Richards Bay Central, Richards Bay, 3201, South Africa
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now
Free additional driver
Zero deductible

Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
14
$25.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Airport Building, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay
Drop-off information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Airport Building, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Free additional driver
Zero deductible

Toyota Starlet

or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
5
16
$30.81
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Airport Building, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay
Drop-off information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Airport Building, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Suzuki Ertiga

or similar Intermediate Van
Manual
7
A/C
5
17
$32.01
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 2, 39 Dollar Dr, Richards Bay Central, Richards Bay, 3201, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 2, 39 Dollar Dr, Richards Bay Central, Richards Bay, 3201, South Africa
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Toyota Corolla Cross

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
18
$32.01
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 2, 39 Dollar Dr, Richards Bay Central, Richards Bay, 3201, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 2, 39 Dollar Dr, Richards Bay Central, Richards Bay, 3201, South Africa
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Volkswagen T-Cross

or similar Compact Monospace
Automatic
5
A/C
5
19
$32.03
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Rental desk is located in terminal.
Drop-off information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Toyota Corolla Cross

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
20
$35.45
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Rental desk is located in terminal.
Drop-off information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Toyota Avanza

or similar Intermediate Van
Manual
5
A/C
5
21
$35.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Rental desk is located in terminal.
Drop-off information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Haval Jolion

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
22
$36.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Downtown
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Rental desk is located in the car rental center.
Drop-off information
Downtown
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
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Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
4x4

Toyota Hilux

or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
4
A/C
4
23
$47.84
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Rental desk is located in terminal.
Drop-off information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

BMW 3 Series

or similar Premium
Automatic
5
A/C
4
24
$55.82
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 2, 39 Dollar Dr, Richards Bay Central, Richards Bay, 3201, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 2, 39 Dollar Dr, Richards Bay Central, Richards Bay, 3201, South Africa
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now
Free additional driver
Zero deductible

Toyota Rumion

or similar Intermediate Monospace
Manual
5
A/C
5
25
$58.34
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Airport Building, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay
Drop-off information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Airport Building, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Toyota Fortuner

or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
26
$59.81
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Rental desk is located in terminal.
Drop-off information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

BMW 3 Series

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
27
$63.70
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Rental desk is located in terminal.
Drop-off information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
4x4
Free additional driver
Zero deductible

Toyota Hilux

or similar Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
28
$129.18
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Airport Building, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay
Drop-off information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Airport Building, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Free additional driver
Zero deductible

BMW 1 Series

or similar Compact Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
29
$138.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Airport Building, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay
Drop-off information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Airport Building, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Free additional driver
Zero deductible

BMW 3 Series

or similar Premium
Automatic
5
A/C
4
30
$142.74
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Airport Building, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay
Drop-off information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Airport Building, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 14:41 on 04/07/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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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
$43 per day
Average car rental length
6 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
$1.43 per liter or $5.41 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.30 per liter or $4.92 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.60 per liter or $6.06 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Richards Bay

  1. Umhlanga Rocksfrom $15.07 per day
    148.6 km / 92.34 miles away
  2. Durbanfrom $12.53 per day
    161.5 km / 100.35 miles away
  3. Pinetownfrom $11.69 per day
    169.2 km / 105.14 miles away
  4. Pietermaritzburgfrom $12.32 per day
    192.3 km / 119.49 miles away
  5. Margatefrom $17.08 per day
    288.4 km / 179.2 miles away
  6. Nelspruitfrom $13.08 per day
    379.6 km / 235.87 miles away
  7. Skukuzafrom $19.00 per day
    419.2 km / 260.48 miles away
  8. eMalahlenifrom $28.44 per day
    424.2 km / 263.59 miles away
  9. Witbankfrom $13.67 per day
    424.4 km / 263.71 miles away
  10. Mthathafrom $11.80 per day
    451.1 km / 280.3 miles away
  11. Vereenigingfrom $13.67 per day
    468.9 km / 291.36 miles away
  12. Boksburgfrom $24.32 per day
    470 km / 292.04 miles away
  13. Kempton Parkfrom $18.34 per day
    478.2 km / 297.14 miles away
  14. Vanderbijlparkfrom $16.54 per day
    486.3 km / 302.17 miles away
  15. Braamfonteinfrom $26.58 per day
    489.9 km / 304.41 miles away
  16. Rosebankfrom $18.83 per day
    492.8 km / 306.21 miles away
  17. Sandtonfrom $13.59 per day
    493 km / 306.34 miles away
  18. Johannesburgfrom $12.34 per day
    494.2 km / 307.08 miles away
  19. Midrandfrom $16.85 per day
    497.2 km / 308.95 miles away
  20. Randburgfrom $12.96 per day
    499.7 km / 310.5 miles away

Top 20 locations near Richards Bay

  1. Richards Bay (Downtown)from $13.88 per day
  2. Richards Bay Airportfrom $14.04 per day
    0.5 km / 0.31 miles away
  3. King Shaka International Airportfrom $13.63 per day
    135.7 km / 84.32 miles away
  4. Durban Umhlanga Rocksfrom $13.88 per day
    147.2 km / 91.47 miles away
  5. Umhlanga Rocks (Downtown)from $15.07 per day
    148.6 km / 92.34 miles away
  6. Durban Umgeni Business Parkfrom $19.30 per day
    160.5 km / 99.73 miles away
  7. Durban (Downtown)from $12.53 per day
    161.5 km / 100.35 miles away
  8. Pinetown (Downtown)from $11.69 per day
    169.2 km / 105.14 miles away
  9. Pietermaritzburg (Downtown)from $12.32 per day
    192.3 km / 119.49 miles away
  10. Pietermaritzburg Airportfrom $13.63 per day
    193.3 km / 120.11 miles away
  11. Margate Airportfrom $17.08 per day
    290.1 km / 180.26 miles away
  12. Nelspruit (Downtown)from $16.43 per day
    379.6 km / 235.87 miles away
  13. Nelspruit Riverside Parkfrom $16.21 per day
    383.4 km / 238.23 miles away
  14. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom $13.08 per day
    385.5 km / 239.54 miles away
  15. Skukuza Airportfrom $19.00 per day
    422 km / 262.22 miles away
  16. Emalahleni Downtownfrom $28.44 per day
    424.2 km / 263.59 miles away
  17. Witbank (Downtown)from $13.67 per day
    424.4 km / 263.71 miles away
  18. Mthatha Airportfrom $11.80 per day
    453.6 km / 281.85 miles away
  19. Vereeniging (Downtown)from $13.67 per day
    468.9 km / 291.36 miles away
  20. Boksburg (Downtown)from $24.32 per day
    470 km / 292.04 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
6 rental locations
B
Richards Bay (Downtown)
3 rental locations

When to book in Richards Bay and for how long?

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Richards Bay?

Car rental prices in Richards Bay 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 monthJanuary Most expensive month May
Average price $35 A good deal $21 Cheapest supplier BLUU Cheapest car type Small cars
Average rental costs per day in Richards Bay
$46
$23
$0

$16

in January

Jan
Feb

$25

in March

Mar

$25

in April

Apr

$42

in May

May

$24

in June

Jun

$21

in July

Jul

$24

in August

Aug

$24

in September

Sep

$21

in October

Oct

$25

in November

Nov

$30

in December

Dec

The cheapest month to rent a car in Richards Bay is January (when prices average $16.03 per day). This is 54% cheaper than the yearly average and 62% cheaper than renting in May (when prices average $42.02).

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 Richards Bay?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Richards Bay is April, and the least popular is May.

Monthly searches in Richards Bay by pick-up date relative to the average
2.2
1.1
0

0.8 times in January

Jan
Feb

Same as average in March

Mar

2 times in April

Apr

0.2 times in May

May

Same as average in June

Jun

0.6 times in July

Jul

2 times in August

Aug

Same as average in September

Sep

0.8 times in October

Oct

0.4 times in November

Nov

Same as average in December

Dec

What’s the usual rental length in Richards Bay?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in June, the average renter keeps their car for 11 days, and in August, they keep their car for 3 days.

Average number of rental days in Richards Bay
12
6
0

10 days in January

Jan
Feb

6 days in March

Mar

4 days in April

Apr

7 days in May

May

11 days in June

Jun

6 days in July

Jul

3 days in August

Aug

3 days in September

Sep

4 days in October

Oct

3 days in November

Nov

7 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

📍 Car rental locations2
✈️ Airport locations1
🔥 Popular suppliersFirst Car Rental, Woodford Car Hire, Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz
🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, SUVs, medium cars
🤑 Lowest price$14 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierBLUU

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Woodford Car Hire (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
FOX (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$43
Lowest daily price
$14
Total cars available
168

Top 8 suppliers in Richards Bay in 2026

Woodford Car Hire
1 location
Woodford Car Hire
8.7
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
9.4
Car condition
9.3
$24–$81
per day
Most popular location
Unit 2, 39 Dollar Dr, Richards Bay Central, Richards Bay, 3201, South Africa
Firefly
1 location
Firefly
8.6
Excellent
2 reviews
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.0
$15–$86
per day
Most popular location
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Enterprise
2 locations
Enterprise
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.0
$31–$893
per day
Most popular location
Unit 2, 39 Dollar Dr, Richards Bay Central, Richards Bay, 3201
Hertz
1 location
Hertz
8.5
Excellent
4 reviews
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
7.6
Drop-off speed
7.8
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.1
$14–$69
per day
Most popular location
Fish Eagle Flight, Richards Bay airport, Richards Bay, 3900
BLUU
1 location
BLUU
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
9.2
Car condition
8.9
$14–$54
per day
Most popular location
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
Europcar
1 location
Europcar
8.4
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.8
$17–$193
per day
Most popular location
Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900, South Africa
Keddy
1 location
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
$24–$120
per day
Most popular location
Richards Bay Airport
FOX
1 location
FOX
7.9
Good
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.8
$24–$120
per day
Most popular location
Richards Bay Airport

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