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Toyota Agya
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
5
$14.55
per day
In terminal
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
$17.41
per day
In terminal
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Compact Crossover
Manual
5
A/C
5
$18.69
per day
Car rental center
Low deposit
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy Elite
Manual
4
A/C
5
$27.49
per day
In terminal
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Ford Territory
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$43.82
per day
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Toyota Rumion
or similar Intermediate Van
Manual
5
No A/C
5
$50.07
per day
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BMW 1 Series
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$61.42
per day
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BMW 3 Series
or similar Premium
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$85.67
per day
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport info
- Top 18 locations near Richards Bay Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Richards Bay Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 23, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 9 suppliers at Richards Bay Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
$40 per day
Average car rental length
7 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
$1.40 per liter or $5.30 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.27 per liter or $4.81 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.57 per liter or $5.94 per gallon
Airport info
Name
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
IATA
RCB
ICAO
FARB
Distance from city
2.5 miles / 4 km
Overall rating
5.9 / 10
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
Top 18 locations near Richards Bay Airport
- King Shaka International Airportfrom $13.21 per day135.3 km / 84.07 miles away
- Durban (Downtown)from $15.76 per day161 km / 100.04 miles away
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom $14.80 per day385.9 km / 239.79 miles away
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom $14.17 per day477.7 km / 296.83 miles away
- Pretoria Hatfieldfrom $14.80 per day506.3 km / 314.6 miles away
- Wonderboom Airportfrom $14.80 per day513.9 km / 319.32 miles away
- Johannesburg Lanseria Airportfrom $13.86 per day516.1 km / 320.69 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom $14.80 per day565 km / 351.07 miles away
- East London Airportfrom $14.80 per day627.4 km / 389.85 miles away
- Kimberley Airportfrom $14.80 per day714.1 km / 443.72 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstownfrom $21.17 per day735.3 km / 456.89 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Airportfrom $15.11 per day846.9 km / 526.24 miles away
- Sishen Airport899.1 km / 558.67 miles away
- George Airportfrom $14.80 per day1,091.4 km / 678.16 miles away
- Cape Town Franschhoek1,358.3 km / 844.01 miles away
- Cape Town Airportfrom $11.52 per day1,405 km / 873.03 miles away
- Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfrontfrom $16.58 per day1,418.4 km / 881.35 miles away
- Cape Town (Downtown)from $14.66 per day1,418.8 km / 881.6 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Firefly
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
B
Enterprise
Unit 2 39 Dollar Drive, Richards Bay Central
C
Hertz
Fish Eagle Flight, Richards Bay airport, Richards Bay, 3900
D
First Car Rental
Fish Eagle Flight Crescent, Richards Bay Airport, , Birdswood, Richards Bay
E
Europcar
Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900, South Africa
When to book at Richards Bay Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Richards Bay Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Richards Bay Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month May | ||
| Average price $25 | A good deal $20 | Cheapest supplier Firefly | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day at Richards Bay Airport
$45
$23
$0
$20
in January
Jan
Feb
$24
in March
Mar
$24
in April
Apr
$41
in May
May
$23
in June
Jun
$30
in July
Jul
Aug
$33
in September
Sep
$22
in October
Oct
$24
in November
Nov
$38
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Richards Bay Airport is January — when rental costs average $20.46 per day. This is 18% cheaper than the yearly average and 50% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $41.20 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.
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 at Richards Bay Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in April, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Richards Bay Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
3.1
1.5
0
0.3 times in January
Jan
Feb
1.2 times in March
Mar
2.8 times in April
Apr
0.3 times in May
May
1.6 times in June
Jun
0.3 times in July
Jul
Aug
0.6 times in September
Sep
1.9 times in October
Oct
0.6 times in November
Nov
0.3 times in December
Dec
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 July the average rental period is 14 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days at Richards Bay Airport
15
8
0
5 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
14 days in July
Jul
Aug
2 days in September
Sep
9 days in October
Oct
3 days in November
Nov
2 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, Europcar, Firefly, Enterprise, Hertz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $15 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Firefly |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Car Rental | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Toyota Starlet | 4 | Small car |
| Hertz | Toyota Corolla Cross | 5 | SUV |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Ciaz | 4 | Medium car |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Fronx | 5 | SUV |
| First Car Rental | Honda Amaze | 4 | Small car |
| Europcar | Toyota Corolla Cross | 5 | SUV |
| Europcar | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Medium car |
| Firefly | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Medium car |
| Europcar | Toyota Starlet | 5 | Small car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 23, 2026)
Prices are lowest during January, starting at $20 for an Economy car and highest in May, when economy cars start at $41. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month at Richards Bay Airport is April, while the least popular month is January.
Richards Bay Airport hosts: Firefly, Enterprise, Hertz, First Car Rental, Europcar, Dollar, Keddy, Thrifty, FOX. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Yes, most companies at Richards Bay Airport support after-hours returns. Park in the designated return area, lock the car, and drop the keys in the secure drop box. Take timestamped photos of the car's condition after parking to protect yourself.
Usually, yes, if the desk is open. You may be charged for extra hours if you pick up significantly earlier. Rental desks at Richards Bay Airport typically operate from 07:00-17:00.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
FOX (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$40
Lowest daily price
$15
Total cars available
173
Top 9 suppliers at Richards Bay Airport in 2026
Firefly
8.6
Very Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.2
$15–$85
per day
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
+27357861201
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-17:00
Tue
07:00-17:00
Wed
07:00-17:00
Thu
07:00-17:00
Fri
07:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
Sun
12:00-17:00
Enterprise
8.6
Very Good
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
$17–$304
per day
Unit 2 39 Dollar Drive, Richards Bay Central
860999500
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Mon
07:00-18:00
Tue
07:00-18:00
Wed
07:00-18:00
Thu
07:00-18:00
Fri
07:00-18:00
Sat
07:00-13:00
Hertz
8.5
Very Good
4 ratings
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
9.3
Car condition
9.0
$17–$100
per day
Fish Eagle Flight, Richards Bay airport, Richards Bay, 3900
+270357861201
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-17:00
Tue
07:00-17:00
Wed
07:00-17:00
Thu
07:00-17:00
Fri
07:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
Sun
12:00-17:00
8.4
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.6
$16–$121
per day
Fish Eagle Flight Crescent, Richards Bay Airport, , Birdswood, Richards Bay
+27357860001
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:30
Tue
08:00-17:30
Wed
08:00-17:30
Thu
08:00-17:30
Fri
08:00-17:30
Sat
10:00-13:00
Sun
11:00-13:00
8.4
Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.7
$17–$108
per day
Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900, South Africa
+27357860896
Show 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
Dollar
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.5
$15–$88
per day
Fish Eagle Flight, Richards Bay airport, Richards Bay, 3900
+27357861201
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-17:00
Tue
07:00-17:00
Wed
07:00-17:00
Thu
07:00-17:00
Fri
07:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
Sun
12:00-17:00
Keddy
8.2
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
$15–$101
per day
Richards Bay Airport
+27357860896
Show 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
Thrifty
8.2
Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.2
$16–$89
per day
Fish Eagle Flight, Richards Bay airport, Richards Bay, 3900
+27357861201
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-17:00
Tue
07:00-17:00
Wed
07:00-17:00
Thu
07:00-17:00
Fri
07:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
Sun
12:00-17:00
FOX
8.1
Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.1
Richards Bay Airport
+27357860896
Show 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
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