Car Rental at Richards Bay Airport
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Richards Bay Airport Car Rental
Mini
Kia Picanto
or similar
$15.02
/ per day
Richards Bay Airport Car Rental
Economy
Suzuki Swift
or similar
$23.10
/ per day
Richards Bay Airport Car Rental
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest
or similar
$27.50
/ per day
Richards Bay Airport Car Rental
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo
or similar
$31.76
/ per day
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Richards Bay Airport Car Rental
Standard SUV
Volkswagen Tiguan
or similar
$77.44
/ per day
Richards Bay Airport Car Rental
Intermediate Crossover
Volkswagen T-Roc
or similar
$93.05
/ per day
Richards Bay Airport Car Rental
Standard Elite SUV
Proton X50
or similar
$55.99
/ per day
Richards Bay Airport Car Rental
Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc
or similar
$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
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
- IATA: RCB
- ICAO: FARB
- Name: Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
- Distance from city: 2.5 miles / 4 km
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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
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.
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
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
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
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
+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
+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
+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
+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
+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
+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
+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
+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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