Car Hire in Durban
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
King Shaka International Airport Car Hire
Economy
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
or comparable
£ 17.40
per day
King Shaka International Airport Car Hire
Mini
Renault Kwid
or comparable
£ 21.14
per day
King Shaka International Airport Car Hire
Compact
Nissan Almera
or comparable
£ 28.57
per day
King Shaka International Airport Car Hire
Mini Elite
Hyundai Grand i10
or comparable
£ 32.07
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
King Shaka International Airport Car Hire
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable
£ 35.64
/ per day
King Shaka International Airport Car Hire
Standard
Toyota Quest Aut.
or comparable
£ 55.64
/ per day
King Shaka International Airport Car Hire
Minivan
Toyota Avanza
or comparable
£ 75.72
/ per day
King Shaka International Airport Car Hire
Premium
Mercedes Benz C Class
or comparable
£ 105.93
/ 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 02:44 on 2023-02-08.
Why book with us?
Special offers
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Award-winning
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Highly-rated
A combined rating of 4.5 with 90k total reviews on platforms like Trustpilot, Google, and Review Center.
4M users
Have already booked on one of the fastest-growing car rental booking websites.
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2022
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Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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Travel Information
Language
IsiZulu,
Xhosa,
Afrikaans
Xhosa,
Afrikaans
Currency
ZAR
Traffic direction
Left-hand side
Dialing code
27
Average car hire price
£ 31.34 / per day
Average car hire length
2 days
Speed limit within city centre
40 km/h
25 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 km/h
62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
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 £ 17.17 per day
- From Durban to Cape Town - 199 offers from £ 18.11 per day
- From Durban to Richards Bay - 46 offers from £ 15.38 per day
- From Durban to Hoedspruit - 14 offers from £ 18.11 per day
- From Durban to Margate - 14 offers from £ 14.95 per day
Top 14 Cities near Durban
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Johannesburg Car Hire starting at £ 21.14 per day480.7 km / 298.7 miles away
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Port Elizabeth Car Hire starting at £ 21.91 per day711.7 km / 442.2 miles away
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481.3 km / 299.1 miles away
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Pretoria Car Hire starting at £ 24.13 per day515.0 km / 320.0 miles away
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George Car Hire starting at £ 21.91 per day959.0 km / 595.9 miles away
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Nelspruit Car Hire starting at £ 21.14 per day470.0 km / 292.1 miles away
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East London Car Hire starting at £ 21.91 per day492.7 km / 306.1 miles away
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Upington Car Hire starting at £ 21.14 per day967.7 km / 601.3 miles away
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Margate Car Hire starting at £ 21.14 per day157.4 km / 97.8 miles away
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Skukuza Car Hire starting at £ 21.14 per day518.4 km / 322.1 miles away
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Vryburg Car Hire starting at £ 21.14 per day691.1 km / 429.4 miles away
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Port Alfred Car Hire starting at £ 26.34 per day597.0 km / 371.0 miles away
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907.5 km / 563.9 miles away
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821.6 km / 510.5 miles away
Top 13 Destinations around Durban
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King Shaka International Airport Car Hire starting at £ 17.40 per day28.3 km / 17.6 miles away
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Ulundi Airport Car Hire starting at £ 12.35 per day174.8 km / 108.6 miles away
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East London Airport Car Hire starting at £ 21.91 per day466.3 km / 289.8 miles away
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Nelspruit Riverside Park Car Hire starting at £ 22.18 per day491.0 km / 305.1 miles away
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Johannesburg Airport Car Hire starting at £ 22.18 per day495.5 km / 307.9 miles away
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O.R. Tambo International Airport Car Hire starting at £ 16.25 per day495.5 km / 307.9 miles away
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Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport Car Hire starting at £ 21.14 per day497.0 km / 308.8 miles away
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Pretoria Hatfield Car Hire starting at £ 24.13 per day533.0 km / 331.2 miles away
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Wonderboom Airport Car Hire starting at £ 25.50 per day542.3 km / 336.9 miles away
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Kimberley Airport Car Hire starting at £ 21.14 per day618.2 km / 384.1 miles away
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Port Elizabeth Airport Car Hire starting at £ 21.91 per day686.7 km / 426.7 miles away
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George Airport Car Hire starting at £ 21.91 per day937.3 km / 582.4 miles away
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Cape Town Airport Car Hire starting at £ 22.07 per day1257.8 km / 781.6 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Durban?
Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Durban fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Durban
The cheapest month to hire a car in Durban is May with prices starting at £ 17.64 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is November with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 53.71. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 30. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Durban?
Hirers picking up a car in Durban keep them for an average of 14 days during in July, while those picking up their cars in November keep them for an average of 2.
Average Hire Length in Durban
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Durban?
The most popular month for hiring a car in Durban is January, and the least popular is September.
Popularity of Car Hire in Durban by Monthly Searches
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 |
| BLUU | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Honda Amaze | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Ford Ecosport | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| BLUU | Haval Jolion | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Hyundai Grand i10 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| First Car Rental | Toyota Quest | 4 | 2 | Large 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. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
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
BLUU
9.01 / 10
Lowest rated company
GreenMotion
8.22 / 10
Total number of reviews
17
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
£ 31.29
Lowest daily price
£ 9.82
Total cars available
192
Top 12 Hire Companies in Durban in 2023
BLUU
+27324365500
King Shaka International Airport, La Mercy, Durban, 4405
£ 35 - £ 37
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:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-17:00
Hertz
+270324360300
King Shaka International Airport, La Mercy, Durban, 4399
£ 27 - £ 146
Working hours
Mon:05:00-22:30
Tue:05:00-22:30
Wed:05:00-22:30
Thu:05:00-22:30
Fri:05:00-22:30
Sat:06:00-22:30
Sun:06:00-22:30
Europcar
+27324369500
The Farm King Shaka Airport No. 15124, 1270 Coins Temp Road, Canelands, Durban, 4405
Working hours
Mon:05:30-22:00
Tue:05:30-22:00
Wed:05:30-22:00
Thu:05:30-22:00
Fri:05:30-22:00
Sat:05:30-22:00
Sun:05:30-22:00
Thrifty
+270324363042 / +270793145575 / +270724925369
Unit 8 KSIA, La Mercy, King Shaka International Airport, La Mercy, Durban, 4399
£ 31 - £ 60
Working hours
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:07:00-18:00
Sun:07:00-18:00
SIXT
+27112309999
Car Rental Building 2
£ 28 - £ 144
Budget
27324367800
King Shaka Int Airport
£ 21 - £ 150
Working hours
Mon:06:30-22:00
Tue:06:30-22:00
Wed:06:30-22:00
Thu:06:30-22:00
Fri:06:30-22:00
Sat:06:30-22:00
Sun:06:30-22:00
Keddy
+27313373731
216 Stalwart Simelane Street
£ 26 - £ 106
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:08:00-12:00
Firefly
+27324360300
King Shaka Dr, La Mercy, 4407
£ 24 - £ 142
Working hours
Mon:05:00-22:30
Tue:05:00-22:30
Wed:05:00-22:30
Thu:05:00-22:30
Fri:05:00-22:30
Sat:06:00-22:30
Sun:06:00-22:30
Avis
+27324368400
King Shaka Dr, La Mercy, 4407, South Africa
£ 22 - £ 150
Working hours
Mon:06:30-22:00
Tue:06:30-22:00
Wed:06:30-22:00
Thu:06:30-22:00
Fri:06:30-22:00
Sat:06:30-22:00
Sun:06:30-22:00
Bidvest
+319045198
Shop L8, Arbour Crossing, 2 Oppenheimer Rd
Working hours
Mon:07:30-17:00
Tue:07:30-17:00
Wed:07:30-17:00
Thu:07:30-17:00
Fri:07:30-17:00
Sat:08:00-12:00
First Car Rental
+27313358401
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
£ 22 - £ 129
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
GreenMotion
+27313503383 / +27828852750
La Mercy 4407 Durban
£ 17 - £ 45
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59