Car Hire at King Shaka International Airport

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King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa
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Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo Vivo or comparable
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
U-Save
£8.10 per day
Mini
Renault Kwid or comparable
Renault Kwid
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Carwiz
£9.49 per day
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
First Car Rental
£12.38 per day
Compact Crossover
Hyundai Venue or comparable
Hyundai Venue
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
£16.00 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
£17.32 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 or comparable
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
£29.84 per day
Intermediate Elite SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or comparable
Toyota Corolla Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£45.87 per day
Premium
Mercedes C Class or comparable
Mercedes C Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
£56.12 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:37 on 15/05/2025. 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
£24 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
£0.98 per litre or £3.71 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.88 per litre or £3.33 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.11 per litre or £4.19 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 £15.37 per day
    478.6 km / 297.4 miles
  2. Tambo International Airport starting at £9.64 per day
    478.6 km / 297.4 miles
  3. East London Airport starting at £10.39 per day
    492.7 km / 306.1 miles
  4. Johannesburg Fourways Central Business District starting at £13.69 per day
    502.6 km / 312.3 miles
  5. Pretoria Hatfield starting at £9.87 per day
    515 km / 320 miles
  6. Port Elizabeth Airport starting at £10.57 per day
    711.7 km / 442.2 miles
  7. George Airport starting at £11.64 per day
    959 km / 595.9 miles
  8. Cape Town Airport starting at £11.10 per day
    1,277 km / 793.5 miles
  9. City Centre starting at £11.29 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
£20.02
January
£18.00
February
£20.09
March
£19.66
April
£21.37
May
£24.13
June
£31.34
July
£30.32
August
£32.59
September
£29.45
October
£31.77
November
£28.39
December
The best month to hire a car at King Shaka International Airport is February — when the average price for a hire is £18.00 per day. This is 30% less than the yearly average and 45% less than hiring a car in September (when the average price is £32.59 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 16 days, while in October, it is only 6 days.
Average number of hire days at King Shaka International Airport
16
January
11
February
12
March
8
April
9
May
11
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 June.
Monthly searches at King Shaka International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
109%
January
109%
February
106%
March
134%
April
94%
May
64%
June
102%
July
104%
August
88%
September
72%
October
65%
November
152%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers First Car Rental, Firefly, Carwiz, Alamo, Hertz
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers
Lowest price £8 per day
Cheapest supplier U-Save

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
Alamo Toyota Urban Cruiser 5 2 SUVs

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
FOX
7.6 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
26
Total rental companies
18
Average daily price
£24.39
Lowest daily price
£8.10
Total cars available
366

Top 18 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
£11 - £84
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 / 83 reviews
+270324360300
King Shaka International Airport, La Mercy, Durban, 4399
£17 - £102
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
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.5 / 15 reviews
+27324369500
The Farm King Shaka Airport No. 15124, 1270 Coins Temp Road, Canelands, Durban, 4405
£16 - £86
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
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.5 / 18 reviews
+27112305000
Unit 8 KSIA La Mercy King Shaka International Airport Durban Airport, La Mercy, 4399
£13 - £91
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
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.5 / 13 reviews
+27324366758
King Shaka Dr, La Mercy, 4407, Car Rental Terminal, Kiosk Number 6
£14 - £77
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
BLUU
BLUU
Very good 8.4 / 64 reviews
+27324365500
King Shaka International Airport, La Mercy, Durban, 4405
£14 - £77
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
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.3 / 6 reviews
27324367800
King Shaka International Airport La Mercy, Durban, 4001, South Africa
£18 - £94
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
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Very good 8.3 / 69 reviews
+27313503383 / +27828852750 / +27870958918
La Mercy 4407 Durban
£8 - £29
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
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.2 / 45 reviews
+27324360300
King Shaka International Airport, La Mercy, 4405, South Africa
£19 - £101
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
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8.2 / 53 reviews
+27324360300
King Shaka Dr, La Mercy, 4407
£14 - £74
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
£15 - £83
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
U-Save
U-Save
Very good 8.1 / 5 reviews
+27215559561 / +27313503383
341 Koeberg, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7441
£8 - £25
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
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8 / 5 reviews
+27324363030
King Shaka Dr, La Mercy, 4407, Car Rental Terminal, Kiosk Number 6
£14 - £50
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
Avis
Avis
Very good 8 / 7 reviews
+27324368400
King Shaka Dr, La Mercy, 4407, South Africa
£18 - £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
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.8 / 1 review
+27324360300
King Shaka International Airport, La Mercy, 4405, South Africa
£37 - £101
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
National
National
Average 7.8 / 1 review
+27324363030
King Shaka Dr, La Mercy, 4407, Car Rental Terminal, Kiosk Number 6
£16 - £92
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
Carwiz
Carwiz
Average 7.7 / 15 reviews
+27313504922 / +27619639632
King Shaka Dr, La Mercy, 4407
£9 - £146
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
Sat:
08:00 - 21:00
Sun:
08:00 - 21:00
FOX
FOX
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
+27324369500
Bld1,Kisk2,The Farm,King Shaka Apt N15124 - 1270 Coins Temp Road
£9 - £146
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

Our clients highly recommend us

19 May 2025
Great location
Great location, 24 h open, great service, 100% will be back ✅✅✅
S Silver
19 May 2025
Super Easy and Quick Booking.
Super Easy and Quick Booking.
Zafar Afridi
19 May 2025
Great reservation
Great reservation
Giancarlo Illica
19 May 2025
Returning customer
Returning customer. Good experience. Trustworthy
PTCrv
19 May 2025
Easy to make and manage a reservation
Easy to make and manage a reservation
klant
19 May 2025
David was extremely prompt and helpful…
David was extremely prompt and helpful in resolving an error in the pick-up date for my rental car. I needed to pick up the car one day later than the original rental date. He emailed me back within 24 hours, fixed the date and refunded me the money for the extra day.
Susan Vatnick
19 May 2025
Easy booking
Easy booking, fair price and fast process.
Lars Christian Berg
19 May 2025
THE PRICE
THE PRICE WAS THE CHEAPER
José Félix Lara Fernández
19 May 2025
Booking was easy.
Booking was easy.
Shahorkh Zandi
19 May 2025
Easy and fast
Easy and fast
Balazs
19 May 2025
Easy and Fast.
Easy and Fast.
Heliomar de Lima
19 May 2025
Easy to book
Easy to book
Gary
19 May 2025
Smooth booking
Smooth booking
Austin Rester
19 May 2025
Excellent service by Direct Rent a car
Excellent service by Direct Rent a car. Value for money, punctual and honest.
customer
19 May 2025
Nice and easy and great price
Nice and easy and great price
David Tilley
19 May 2025
Quick booking
Quick booking
Petar Zdravkov

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