Car Hire in Durban
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
King Shaka International Airport
Mini
Renault Kwid
or comparable
£ 12.90
/ per day
King Shaka International Airport
Economy
Toyota Starlet
or comparable
£ 16.25
/ per day
King Shaka International Airport
Compact
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£ 19.00
/ per day
King Shaka International Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£ 20.58
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
King Shaka International Airport
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable
£ 23.53
/ per day
King Shaka International Airport
Standard
Toyota Quest
or comparable
£ 30.53
/ per day
King Shaka International Airport
Premium
Audi Q2
or comparable
£ 47.39
/ per day
King Shaka International Airport
Full-size SUV
Toyota Hilux
or comparable
£ 56.77
/ 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 07:17 on 2024-04-26.
Travel Information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+27
Average car hire price
£ 28 per day
Average car hire length
9 days
Speed limit within city centre
60 km/h or 37 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 - 120 km/h or 62 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.00 per litre or £ 3.80 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.94 per litre or £ 3.54 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.11 per litre or £ 4.19 / 1 gallon
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 £ 16.55 per day
- From Durban to Cape Town - 199 offers from £ 17.46 per day
- From Durban to Hoedspruit - 14 offers from £ 17.46 per day
- From Durban to Margate - 14 offers from £ 14.41 per day
- From Durban to Richards Bay - 46 offers from £ 14.82 per day
Top 8 Cities near Durban
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470 km / 292 miles
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478.6 km / 297.4 miles
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492.7 km / 306.1 miles
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515 km / 320 miles
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711.7 km / 442.2 miles
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959 km / 595.9 miles
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967.7 km / 601.3 miles
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1,277 km / 793.5 miles
Top 10 Locations near Durban
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478.6 km / 297.4 miles
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478.6 km / 297.4 miles
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492.7 km / 306.1 miles
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502.6 km / 312.3 miles
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515 km / 320 miles
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711.7 km / 442.2 miles
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959 km / 595.9 miles
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1,277 km / 793.5 miles
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1,291.2 km / 802.3 miles
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 October (when the average price is £ 22.33 per day). This is 17% less than the yearly average and 31% less than hiring in July (when the average price is £ 32.58).
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?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in June, the average renter keeps their car for 11 days, and in October, they keep their car for 5 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 | 7 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | GreenMotion, First Car Rental, Firefly, Hertz, Enterprise |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | £ 13 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Carwiz |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Hyundai i20 | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Hyundai Grand i10 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Firefly | Toyota Corolla Quest | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| GreenMotion | Hyundai Venue | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| GreenMotion | Volkswagen Polo Vivo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Proton X50 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| First Car Rental | Honda Amaze | 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
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Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
First Car Rental
8.7 / 10
Lowest rated company
Carwiz
7.5 / 10
Total number of reviews
25
Total rental companies
17
Average daily price
£ 28.37
Lowest daily price
£ 12.90
Total cars available
495
Top 17 Suppliers in Durban in 2024
First Car Rental
2 locations
£ 15 - £ 149
Hertz
3 locations
£ 17 - £ 67
BLUU
2 locations
£ 16 - £ 94
GreenMotion
1 location
£ 17 - £ 65
Thrifty
2 locations
£ 25 - £ 110
Firefly
2 locations
£ 16 - £ 63
Keddy
3 locations
£ 16 - £ 89
Budget
3 locations
£ 19 - £ 131
SIXT
3 locations
£ 29 - £ 115
Europcar
3 locations
£ 16 - £ 91
Enterprise
2 locations
£ 15 - £ 107
Avis
4 locations
£ 20 - £ 135
Alamo
1 location
£ 15 - £ 101
National
1 location
£ 19 - £ 126
Bidvest
1 location
Dollar
1 location
£ 25 - £ 110
Carwiz
2 locations
£ 13 - £ 97
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4M users
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