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

Richards Bay Airport Car Rental
Mini
Kia Picanto or similar
Kia Picanto
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$15.02 / per day
Richards Bay Airport Car Rental
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
First Car Rental
$23.10 / per day
Richards Bay Airport Car Rental
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest or similar
Toyota Corolla Quest
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Firefly
$27.50 / per day
Richards Bay Airport Car Rental
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$31.76 / per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Richards Bay Airport Car Rental
Standard SUV
Volkswagen Tiguan or similar
Volkswagen Tiguan
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$77.44 / per day
Richards Bay Airport Car Rental
Intermediate Crossover
Volkswagen T-Roc or similar
Volkswagen T-Roc
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$93.05 / per day
Richards Bay Airport Car Rental
Standard Elite SUV
Proton X50 or similar
Proton X50
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
First Car Rental
$55.99 / per day
Richards Bay Airport Car Rental
Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or similar
Volkswagen T-Roc
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$66.80 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 17:58 on 2023-11-27. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
$49 per day
Average car rental length
9 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 gasoline price
$1.25 per liter or $4.73 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.07 per liter or $4.04 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$1.47 per liter or $5.58 / 1 gallon

Airport info

Rating
5.9
  • Getting to the airport 7.0
  • Check-in and departures 6.2
  • Terminal facilities 8.7
  • Wi-Fi 4.0
  • Restaurants and car rental services 4.7
  • Lounge 4.7

Richards Bay Airport (RCB)

  • IATA: RCB
  • ICAO: FARB
  • Name: Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
  • Distance from city: 2.5 miles / 4 km

Top 19 Locations near Richards Bay Airport

  1. 135.3 km / 84.1 miles away
  2. 161.0 km / 100.0 miles away
  3. 385.9 km / 239.8 miles away
  4. 477.7 km / 296.8 miles away
  5. 477.7 km / 296.8 miles away
  6. 506.3 km / 314.6 miles away
  7. 513.9 km / 319.3 miles away
  8. 516.1 km / 320.7 miles away
  9. 565.0 km / 351.1 miles away
  10. 627.4 km / 389.8 miles away
  11. 714.1 km / 443.7 miles away
  12. 735.3 km / 456.9 miles away
  13. 846.9 km / 526.2 miles away
  14. 899.1 km / 558.7 miles away
  15. Car Rental at George Airport from $15.02 per day
    1091.4 km / 678.2 miles away
  16. 1358.3 km / 844.0 miles away
  17. 1405.0 km / 873.0 miles away
  18. 1418.4 km / 881.4 miles away
  19. 1418.8 km / 881.6 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

When are car rental prices the lowest at Richards Bay Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Richards Bay Airport varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day at Richards Bay Airport
$25.28
January
February
$102.97
March
April
$27.84
May
$29.42
June
$39.29
July
$18.87
August
$27.38
September
$47.11
October
$26.37
November
$43.51
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Richards Bay Airport is August — when rental costs average $18.87 per day. This is 51% cheaper than the yearly average and 82% cheaper than renting a car in March (when prices average $102.97 per day).

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.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Richards Bay Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 20 days, while in July, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days at Richards Bay Airport
20
January
February
8
March
April
8
May
4
June
3
July
7
August
10
September
4
October
4
November
5
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Richards Bay Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Richards Bay Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car at Richards Bay Airport in December, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Richards Bay Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
34%
January
February
69%
March
April
69%
May
69%
June
138%
July
69%
August
103%
September
34%
October
69%
November
345%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers First Car Rental, Firefly, Budget
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Vans, Medium cars
Lowest price $15 per day
Cheapest supplier Keddy

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
First Car Rental Suzuki Ertiga 5 2 Vans
Firefly Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
Firefly Toyota Hilux 4 2 SUVs
First Car Rental Subaru Forester 5 2 SUVs
First Car Rental Honda Amaze 5 1 Small cars
Budget Toyota Corolla 4 2 Medium cars
Budget Volkswagen Polo 4 2 Small cars

Our Customers' Reviews

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Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Keddy
8.8 / 10
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Lowest rated company
Bidvest
8.4 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$48.84
Lowest daily price
$15.02
Total cars available
66

Top 8 Suppliers at Richards Bay Airport in 2023

Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.8 / 4 reviews
+270357861201
Fish Eagle Flight, Richards Bay airport, Richards Bay, 3900
$24 - $71
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
First Car Rental
Very good 8.8 / 1 reviews
+27357860001
Meet And Greet Location, Renter Will Be Met Outside Arrivals With A Name Board., ,
$20 - $175
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:09:00-11:00
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.8
+27357860896
Richards Bay Airport
$15 - $118
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
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.7 / 1 reviews
+27357868100
Richards Bay Airport
$22 - $127
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
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8.7 / 1 reviews
+27357861201
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
$22 - $67
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
Europcar
Very good 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
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.5
+27357868100
30 Fish Eagle Flight, Birdswood, Richards Bay, 3900, South Africa
$23 - $129
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
Very good 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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