Car Hire at King Shaka International Airport

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King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Mini
Suzuki Celerio or comparable
Suzuki Celerio
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
First Car Rental
$14.43 per day
Economy
Suzuki Swift or comparable
Suzuki Swift
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Carwiz
$19.62 per day
Compact
Nissan Almera or comparable
Nissan Almera
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$21.07 per day
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$33.43 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Special Regular Cab Pickup
GWM Steed or comparable
GWM Steed
  • 2
  • 3
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Man.
U-Save
$34.86 per day
Intermediate Regular Cab Pickup
Nissan NP200 or comparable
Nissan NP200
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
$41.43 per day
Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux or comparable
Toyota Hilux
  • 2
  • 6
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Man.
Woodford Car Hire
$48.61 per day
Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or comparable
Volkswagen T-Roc
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$51.95 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:07 on 06/06/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+27
Average car hire price
$33 per day
Average car hire length
11 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%
Score
9.3 / 10
Average petrol price
$1.30 per litre or $4.94 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
$1.19 per litre or $4.49 per gallon
Highest petrol price
$1.49 per litre or $5.64 per gallon

Airport information

Score
7.8
  • Getting to the airport 8.3
  • Check-in and departures 8.7
  • Facilities and services 7.8
  • Wi-Fi 6.9
  • Dining and car hire services 7.4
  • Lounge 7.4

King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

  • IATA: DUR
  • ICAO: FALE
  • Name: King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
  • Distance from the city centre: 17.4 miles / 28 km

Top 9 locations near King Shaka International Airport

  1. Johannesburg Airport starting at $22.24 per day
    478.6 km / 297.4 miles
  2. Tambo International Airport starting at $10.15 per day
    478.6 km / 297.4 miles
  3. East London Airport starting at $12.73 per day
    492.7 km / 306.1 miles
  4. Johannesburg Fourways Central Business District starting at $14.46 per day
    502.6 km / 312.3 miles
  5. Pretoria Hatfield starting at $16.76 per day
    515 km / 320 miles
  6. Port Elizabeth Airport starting at $13.68 per day
    711.7 km / 442.2 miles
  7. George Airport starting at $14.85 per day
    959 km / 595.9 miles
  8. Cape Town Airport starting at $10.86 per day
    1,277 km / 793.5 miles
  9. City Centre starting at $11.33 per day
    1,291.2 km / 802.3 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire at King Shaka International Airport the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car at King Shaka International Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at King Shaka International Airport
$26.98
January
$24.77
February
$27.26
March
$26.67
April
$21.22
May
$28.18
June
$42.52
July
$41.13
August
$44.21
September
$40.51
October
$43.11
November
$38.52
December
The best month to hire a car at King Shaka International Airport is May — when the average price for a hire is $21.22 per day. This is 37% less than the yearly average and 52% less than hiring a car in September (when the average price is $44.21 per day).

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.

For how long do most travellers hire cars for at King Shaka International Airport?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in January, the average hire length is 15 days, while in October, it is only 6 days.
Average number of hire days at King Shaka International Airport
15
January
11
February
12
March
8
April
10
May
10
June
13
July
9
August
10
September
6
October
10
November
10
December

What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at King Shaka International Airport?

Given the number of users searching for a car at King Shaka International Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in December in comparison to hiring a car in in November.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at King Shaka International Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
111%
January
104%
February
104%
March
131%
April
112%
May
68%
June
100%
July
103%
August
87%
September
68%
October
64%
November
150%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers First Car Rental, Firefly, Carwiz, Hertz, Alamo
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers
Lowest price $14 per day
Cheapest supplier First Car Rental

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Firefly Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
Firefly Toyota Corolla Quest 4 2 Medium cars
Carwiz Renault Kwid 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Celerio 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Proton X50 4 2 SUVs
Hertz Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
Carwiz Suzuki Swift 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Ciaz 4 2 Medium cars
Hertz Toyota Corolla Quest 4 2 Medium cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the 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.

United Kingdom
Proton X50
04/05/2023
We had a great trip, I would say however if you intend self driving around game reserves get an SUV!
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
27/01/2023
Car was definitely necessary in soyj
United Kingdom
BMW 3 Series
22/02/2022
Howick Waterfall is great to see, Drakensberg Mountains wonderful, Emdoneni Lodge to see the cat sanctuary, Thonga Beach Lodge for a relaxing time with great food and Rhino River Lodge for a great safari!

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
First Car Rental
9 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Carwiz
7.2 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
26
Total rental companies
19
Average daily price
$33.18
Lowest daily price
$14.43
Total cars available
325

Top 19 suppliers at King Shaka International Airport in 2025

First Car Rental
First Car Rental
Exceptional 9 / 91 reviews
+27324360100
King Shaka International Airport Car Rental Concourse 2, La Mercy, 4001
$14 - $115
Working hours
Mon:
05:15 - 22:00
Tue:
05:15 - 22:00
Wed:
05:15 - 22:00
Thu:
05:15 - 22:00
Fri:
05:15 - 22:00
Sat:
05:15 - 22:00
Sun:
05:15 - 22:00
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.7 / 84 reviews
+270324360300
King Shaka International Airport, La Mercy, Durban, 4399
$24 - $140
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 22:00
Tue:
06:00 - 22:00
Wed:
06:00 - 22:00
Thu:
06:00 - 22:00
Fri:
06:00 - 22:00
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06:00 - 22:00
Sun:
06:00 - 22:00
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.6 / 18 reviews
+27112305000
Unit 8 KSIA La Mercy King Shaka International Airport Durban Airport, La Mercy, 4399
$20 - $124
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:00
Tue:
06:00 - 23:00
Wed:
06:00 - 23:00
Thu:
06:00 - 23:00
Fri:
06:00 - 23:00
Sat:
06:00 - 23:00
Sun:
06:00 - 23:00
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.5 / 15 reviews
+27324369500
The Farm King Shaka Airport No. 15124, 1270 Coins Temp Road, Canelands, Durban, 4405
$67
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
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.5 / 13 reviews
+27324366758
King Shaka Dr, La Mercy, 4407, Car Rental Terminal, Kiosk Number 6
$29 - $167
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 22:00
Tue:
06:00 - 22:00
Wed:
06:00 - 22:00
Thu:
06:00 - 22:00
Fri:
06:00 - 22:00
Sat:
06:00 - 22:00
Sun:
06:00 - 22:00
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.5 / 6 reviews
27324367800
King Shaka International Airport La Mercy, Durban, 4001, South Africa
$23 - $56
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 22:00
Tue:
06:00 - 22:00
Wed:
06:00 - 22:00
Thu:
06:00 - 22:00
Fri:
06:00 - 22:00
Sat:
06:00 - 22:00
Sun:
06:00 - 22:00
U-Save
U-Save
Very good 8.4 / 5 reviews
+27215559561 / +27313503383
341 Koeberg, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7441
$35 - $62
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
BLUU
BLUU
Very good 8.4 / 64 reviews
+27324365500
King Shaka International Airport, La Mercy, Durban, 4405
$35 - $62
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
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.3 / 5 reviews
+27324363030
King Shaka Dr, La Mercy, 4407, Car Rental Terminal, Kiosk Number 6
$29 - $167
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:00
Tue:
06:00 - 23:00
Wed:
06:00 - 23:00
Thu:
06:00 - 23:00
Fri:
06:00 - 23:00
Sat:
06:00 - 23:00
Sun:
06:00 - 23:00
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Very good 8.3 / 71 reviews
+27313503383 / +27828852750 / +27870958918
La Mercy 4407 Durban
$37 - $65
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
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00:00 - 23:59
Sun:
00:00 - 23:59
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
+27324360300
King Shaka International Airport, La Mercy, 4405, South Africa
$50 - $138
Working hours
Mon:
05:00 - 22:00
Tue:
05:00 - 22:00
Wed:
05:00 - 22:00
Thu:
05:00 - 22:00
Fri:
05:00 - 22:00
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05:00 - 22:00
Sun:
05:00 - 22:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.2 / 45 reviews
+27324360300
King Shaka International Airport, La Mercy, 4405, South Africa
$26 - $138
Working hours
Mon:
05:00 - 22:00
Tue:
05:00 - 22:00
Wed:
05:00 - 22:00
Thu:
05:00 - 22:00
Fri:
05:00 - 22:00
Sat:
05:00 - 22:00
Sun:
05:00 - 22:00
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.2 / 7 reviews
+27324368400
King Shaka Dr, La Mercy, 4407, South Africa
$24 - $58
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 22:00
Tue:
06:00 - 22:00
Wed:
06:00 - 22:00
Thu:
06:00 - 22:00
Fri:
06:00 - 22:00
Sat:
06:00 - 22:00
Sun:
06:00 - 22:00
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8.2 / 54 reviews
+27324360300
King Shaka Dr, La Mercy, 4407
$19 - $101
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 22:00
Tue:
06:00 - 22:00
Wed:
06:00 - 22:00
Thu:
06:00 - 22:00
Fri:
06:00 - 22:00
Sat:
06:00 - 22:00
Sun:
06:00 - 22:00
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.2 / 11 reviews
+27324369500
Bld1,Kisk2,The Farm,King Shaka Apt
$20 - $89
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
National
National
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
+27324363030
King Shaka Dr, La Mercy, 4407, Car Rental Terminal, Kiosk Number 6
$32 - $189
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:00
Tue:
06:00 - 23:00
Wed:
06:00 - 23:00
Thu:
06:00 - 23:00
Fri:
06:00 - 23:00
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06:00 - 23:00
Sun:
06:00 - 23:00
FOX
FOX
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
+27324369500
Bld1,Kisk2,The Farm,King Shaka Apt N15124 - 1270 Coins Temp Road
$32 - $189
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
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05:30 - 22:00
Sun:
05:30 - 22:00
Woodford Car Hire
Woodford Car Hire
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
+27324362724
King Shaka Drive, King Shaka Int. Airport, La Mercy, Durban, 4405, South Africa
$33 - $109
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:00
Tue:
06:00 - 23:00
Wed:
06:00 - 23:00
Thu:
06:00 - 23:00
Fri:
06:00 - 23:00
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06:00 - 23:00
Sun:
06:00 - 23:00
Carwiz
Carwiz
Average 7.2 / 20 reviews
+27313504922 / +27619639632
King Shaka Dr, La Mercy, 4407
$19 - $199
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 21:00
Tue:
08:00 - 21:00
Wed:
08:00 - 21:00
Thu:
08:00 - 21:00
Fri:
08:00 - 21:00
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08:00 - 21:00
Sun:
08:00 - 21:00

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9 Jun 2025
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Ease off booking. Information was clear. Process was fast.
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