Car Hire in Durban
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
King Shaka International Airport Car Hire
Economy
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
or comparable


£ 12.92
/ per day
King Shaka International Airport Car Hire
Mini
Kia Picanto
or comparable


£ 13.58
/ per day
Durban Umbogintwini Car Hire
Compact
Toyota Corolla
or comparable


£ 19.53
/ per day
King Shaka International Airport Car Hire
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable


£ 28.78
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
King Shaka International Airport Car Hire
Standard
Toyota Quest Aut.
or comparable


£ 32.70
/ per day
King Shaka International Airport Car Hire
Intermediate
Volkswagen T-Cross
or comparable


£ 47.14
/ per day
King Shaka International Airport Car Hire
Standard Elite SUV
Toyota Fortuner
or comparable


£ 70.91
/ per day
King Shaka International Airport Car Hire
Premium
Mercedes Benz C Class
or comparable


£ 87.13
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 18:39 on 2023-09-22.
Travel Information
Language
IsiZulu,
Xhosa,
Afrikaans,
English
Xhosa,
Afrikaans,
English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+27
Average car hire price
£ 39.09 / per day
Average car hire length
11 days
Speed limit within city centre
60 km/h
37 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 - 120 km/h
62 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.00 per litre
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.09 per litre
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.93 per litre
One-way Car Hire in Durban
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Durban and drop off in another city include:
- From Durban to Johannesburg - 117 offers from £ 16.84 per day
- From Durban to Cape Town - 199 offers from £ 17.77 per day
- From Durban to Hoedspruit - 14 offers from £ 17.77 per day
- From Durban to Margate - 14 offers from £ 14.66 per day
- From Durban to Richards Bay - 46 offers from £ 15.08 per day
Top 8 Cities near Durban
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Nelspruit Car Hire starting at £ 14.86 per day470.0 km / 292.0 miles away
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Johannesburg Car Hire starting at £ 16.50 per day478.6 km / 297.4 miles away
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East London Car Hire starting at £ 13.58 per day492.7 km / 306.1 miles away
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Pretoria Car Hire starting at £ 10.72 per day515.0 km / 320.0 miles away
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Port Elizabeth Car Hire starting at £ 14.18 per day711.7 km / 442.2 miles away
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George Car Hire starting at £ 16.50 per day959.0 km / 595.9 miles away
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Upington Car Hire starting at £ 13.58 per day967.7 km / 601.3 miles away
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Cape Town Car Hire starting at £ 13.58 per day1277.0 km / 793.5 miles away
Top 10 Destinations around Durban
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King Shaka International Airport Car Hire starting at £ 12.92 per day
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Johannesburg Airport Car Hire starting at £ 19.77 per day478.6 km / 297.4 miles away
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Tambo International Airport Car Hire starting at £ 16.50 per day478.6 km / 297.4 miles away
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East London Airport Car Hire starting at £ 13.58 per day492.7 km / 306.1 miles away
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502.6 km / 312.3 miles away
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Pretoria Hatfield Car Hire starting at £ 17.75 per day515.0 km / 320.0 miles away
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Port Elizabeth Airport Car Hire starting at £ 14.18 per day711.7 km / 442.2 miles away
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George Airport Car Hire starting at £ 16.50 per day959.0 km / 595.9 miles away
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Cape Town Airport Car Hire starting at £ 13.58 per day1277.0 km / 793.5 miles away
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City Centre Car Hire starting at £ 13.58 per day1291.2 km / 802.3 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Durban the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Durban fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Durban
The best month to hire a car in Durban is June (when the average price is £ 27.13 per day). This is 13% less than the yearly average and 21% less than hiring in April (when the average price is £ 34.22).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Durban?
Car hire lengths vary by month: in February, average hirers keep their car for 15, and in February, for 8 days.
Average number of hire days in Durban
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Durban?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for car hire in Durban is December, and the least popular is June.
Popularity of Car Hire in Durban by Monthly Searches
Car Hire Information
Car hire locations | 5 |
Airport locations | 1 |
Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, GreenMotion, BLUU, Thrifty, Firefly |
Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, People Carriers |
Lowest price | £ 13 per day |
Cheapest supplier | GreenMotion |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
First Car Rental | Nissan Almera | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
First Car Rental | Honda Amaze | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
First Car Rental | Proton X50 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
GreenMotion | Hyundai Grand i10 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
First Car Rental | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Thrifty | Hyundai Grand i10 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Keddy | Kia Picanto | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
GreenMotion | Volkswagen Polo Vivo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
CT
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
28 March 2023
Sorry, this was a personal trip to see friends and family.
I can recommend the beautiful and very green scenery of KZN though.
JS
United Kingdom
VW Polo
5 September 2022
I enjoyed spending time with my girlfriend and her family. Also got engaged to her 😊
RF
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
16 March 2022
Durban, Umhlanga, Balito, Ladysmith Richards Bay, St Lucia and Johannesburg
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
First Car Rental
9.2 / 10
Lowest rated company
Bidvest
8.5 / 10
Total number of reviews
21
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
£ 39.09
Lowest daily price
£ 12.92
Total cars available
147
Top 11 Hire Companies in Durban in 2023

First Car Rental
2 locations

Hertz
3 locations
£ 21 - £ 82

BLUU
2 locations
£ 20 - £ 100

Keddy
3 locations
£ 14 - £ 117

Europcar
3 locations

SIXT
3 locations
£ 16 - £ 91

Budget
1 location
£ 19 - £ 112

Firefly
2 locations
£ 20 - £ 87

GreenMotion
1 location
£ 13 - £ 92

Avis
4 locations
£ 15 - £ 117

Bidvest
1 location
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