Car Rental at Richards Bay Airport

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Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, South Africa
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Mini
Suzuki Celerio or similar
Suzuki Celerio
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
First Car Rental
$21.07 per day
Economy
Toyota Starlet or similar
Toyota Starlet
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$28.61 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest or similar
Toyota Corolla Quest
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Firefly
$35.37 per day
Intermediate
Volkswagen T-Roc or similar
Volkswagen T-Roc
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$67.76 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Premium
BMW 3 Series or similar
BMW 3 Series
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$96.58 / per day
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$31.36 / per day
Standard
Toyota Quest or similar
Toyota Quest
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
First Car Rental
$34.69 / per day
Full-size
Mazda 3 or similar
Mazda 3
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
First Car Rental
$38.33 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 19:42 on 2023-03-19. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Language
IsiZulu,
Xhosa,
Afrikaans
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
27
Average car rental price
$44.22 / per day
Average car rental length
4 days
Speed limit within town
40 km/h
25 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 km/h
62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
$1.29 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.51 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.09 / 1 liter

Airport info

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Richards Bay Airport (RCB)

  • IATA: RCB
  • ICAO: FARB
  • Name: Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
  • Size: Medium Airport
  • Passengers (per year): 83,069
  • Distance from city: 2.5 miles / 4 km NE of town

Top 14 Locations near Richards Bay Airport

  1. 135.7 km / 84.3 miles away
  2. 385.5 km / 239.5 miles away
  3. 477.6 km / 296.8 miles away
  4. 477.6 km / 296.8 miles away
  5. 506.1 km / 314.5 miles away
  6. 513.7 km / 319.2 miles away
  7. 516.0 km / 320.6 miles away
  8. 565.2 km / 351.2 miles away
  9. 627.8 km / 390.1 miles away
  10. 714.3 km / 443.8 miles away
  11. 735.8 km / 457.2 miles away
  12. 847.4 km / 526.5 miles away
  13. Car Rental at George Airport from $22.15 per day
    1091.9 km / 678.4 miles away
  14. 1405.4 km / 873.3 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

When are car rental prices cheapest at Richards Bay Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Richards Bay Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Richards Bay Airport
$25.27
January
February
$62.61
March
April
May
$41.53
June
$30.16
July
$60.31
August
$55.97
September
$24.58
October
$45.92
November
$43.50
December
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Richards Bay Airport is October when prices for an Economy class start from $24.58. You can see that this is 43% cheaper than the yearly average and 61% cheaper than renting a car in March (when rental prices start at $62.61 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are just average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!

What’s the most frequent rental length at Richards Bay Airport?

Travel length differs from one month to another: in January the average rental period is 20 days, while in August, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average Rental Length
20
January
February
3
March
April
May
7
June
5
July
2
August
3
September
15
October
16
November
5
December

Which is the busiest month for car rental at Richards Bay Airport?

Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Richards Bay Airport in December, while they are least likely to to rent in in January.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
38%
January
February
75%
March
April
May
75%
June
38%
July
38%
August
38%
September
113%
October
113%
November
375%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers First Car Rental, Firefly
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs
Lowest price $21 per day
Cheapest supplier First Car Rental

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Firefly Toyota Hilux 4 2 SUVs
Firefly Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Honda Amaze 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Subaru Forester 5 2 SUVs
First Car Rental Ford Ecosport 5 3 SUVs

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
First Car Rental
8.77 / 10
Lowest rated company
Bidvest
8.43 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$44.22
Lowest daily price
$21.07
Total cars available
41

Top 8 Suppliers at Richards Bay Airport in 2023

First Car Rental
Excellent 8.8
+27357860001
Meet And Greet Location, Renter Will Be Met Outside Arrivals With A Name Board., ,
$21 - $150
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:09:00-10:00
Keddy
Keddy
Excellent 8.7
+27357860896
Richards Bay Airport
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Hertz
Hertz
Excellent 8.7 / 4 reviews
+270357861201
Fish Eagle Flight, Richards Bay airport, Richards Bay, 3900
$25 - $51
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-12:00
Sun:12:00-14:00
Budget
Budget
Excellent 8.7 / 1 reviews
+27357868100
Richards Bay Airport
$68 - $113
Working hours
Mon:07:30-17:30
Tue:07:30-17:30
Wed:07:30-17:30
Thu:07:30-17:30
Fri:07:30-17:30
Sat:08:00-12:00
Sun:11:30-13:30; 16:00-17:30
Europcar
Excellent 8.7
+27357860896
Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900, South Africa
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Firefly
Firefly
Excellent 8.7 / 1 reviews
+27357861201
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
$27 - $157
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:00
Tue:07:00-19:00
Wed:07:00-19:00
Thu:07:00-19:00
Fri:07:00-19:00
Sat:08:00-12:00
Sun:12:00-18:00
Avis
Avis
Excellent 8.5
+27357868100
30 Fish Eagle Flight, Birdswood, Richards Bay, 3900, South Africa
$74 - $118
Working hours
Mon:07:30-17:30
Tue:07:30-17:30
Wed:07:30-17:30
Thu:07:30-17:30
Fri:07:30-17:30
Sat:08:00-12:00
Sun:11:30-13:30; 16:00-17:30
Bidvest
Bidvest
Excellent 8.4
+357860986
Richards Bay Airport
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:00
Tue:07:00-19:00
Wed:07:00-19:00
Thu:07:00-19:00
Fri:07:00-19:00
Sat:08:00-10:00
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