Car Hire at Mthatha Airport
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Suzuki Celerio
or comparable
Manual
4
1
A/C
5
14,39 EUR
per day
8.5
Excellent
3 reviews
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
16,59 EUR
per day
8.5
Excellent
No ratings yet
Suzuki Ciaz
or comparable
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
17,10 EUR
per day
8.3
Very Good
1 reviews
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
or comparable
Manual
5
1
A/C
5
18,15 EUR
per day
8.5
Excellent
1 reviews
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VW Polo
or comparable
Manual
5
1
A/C
4
21,31 EUR
per day
8.6
Excellent
No ratings yet
BMW 1 Series
or comparable
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
35,79 EUR
per day
8.2
Very Good
No ratings yet
Toyota Corolla Cross
or comparable
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
46,57 EUR
per day
8.6
Excellent
No ratings yet
Toyota Hilux
or comparable
Automatic
5
4
A/C
5
81,33 EUR
per day
8.2
Very Good
1 reviews
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 04:28 on 01.11.25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Most Popular Car Hire Deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport information
- Top 9 locations near Mthatha Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Mthatha Airport and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 13 suppliers at Mthatha Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+27
Average car hire price
31 EUR per day
Average car hire length
4 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%
Airport information
Name
Mthatha Airport (UTT)
IATA
UTT
ICAO
FAUT
Distance from the city centre
10.6 miles / 17 km
Overall rating
4.6 / 10
Getting to the airport
8.0
Check-in and departures
5.8
Facilities and services
4.0
Wi-Fi
2.0
Dining and car hire services
4.0
Lounge
4.0
Top 9 locations near Mthatha Airport
- East London Airportstarting at 12,39 EUR per day183,6 km / 114,08 miles
- King Shaka International Airportstarting at 12,38 EUR per day318 km / 197,6 miles
- Port Elizabeth Airportstarting at 14,24 EUR per day393,8 km / 244,7 miles
- O.R. Tambo International Airportstarting at 12,02 EUR per day603,2 km / 374,81 miles
- Johannesburg Fourways Central Business Districtstarting at 14,81 EUR per day618 km / 384,01 miles
- Pretoria Hatfieldstarting at 14,18 EUR per day646,7 km / 401,84 miles
- George Airportstarting at 14,14 EUR per day648,7 km / 403,08 miles
- Cape Town Airportstarting at 11,74 EUR per day979 km / 608,32 miles
- Cape Town (Downtown)starting at 12,20 EUR per day994,1 km / 617,71 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Firefly
R61 Mthatha Airport, Mthatha, 5100
B
SIXT
Mthatha airport, R61 Ngcobo Road, Mthatha, 5100
C
First Car Rental
R61 Ngcobo Road, Mthatha Airport, Mthatha
D
Hertz
Mthatha Airport, Mthatha, 5100
E
U-Save
Mthatha Airport, Myezo Park, 5099
When to book at Mthatha Airport and for how long?
In which month is car hire at Mthatha Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Mthatha Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthAugust | Most expensive month June | ||
| Average price 15 EUR | A good deal 17 EUR | Cheapest supplier First Car Rental | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day at Mthatha Airport
32 EUR
16 EUR
0 EUR
16 EUR
in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
30 EUR
in June
Jun
18 EUR
in July
Jul
16 EUR
in August
Aug
19 EUR
in September
Sep
20 EUR
in October
Oct
Nov
28 EUR
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car at Mthatha Airport is August — when the average price for a hire is 15,70 EUR per day. This is < 1% less than the yearly average and 47% less than hiring a car in June (when the average price is 29,51 EUR 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.
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Mthatha Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Mthatha Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in December in comparison to hiring a car in in January.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Mthatha Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
2,4
1,2
0
0,2 times in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
0,2 times in June
Jun
0,5 times in July
Jul
1,5 times in August
Aug
1,5 times in September
Sep
0,8 times in October
Oct
Nov
2,2 times in December
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Mthatha Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in December the average hire period is 13 days, while in August, the average hire period is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days at Mthatha Airport
14
7
0
6 days in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
6 days in June
Jun
7 days in July
Jul
3 days in August
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
3 days in October
Oct
Nov
13 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, Hertz, SIXT, GreenMotion, U-Save |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | 14 EUR per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | First Car Rental |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Hertz | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| SIXT | VW Polo | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| GreenMotion | Toyota Urban Cruiser | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| First Car Rental | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| U-Save | Hyundai i20 | 5 | 2 | Small car |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
FOX (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total rental companies
13
Average daily price
31 EUR
Lowest daily price
14 EUR
Total cars available
187
Top 13 suppliers at Mthatha Airport in 2025
SIXT
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9
17 EUR - 95 EUR
per day
Mthatha airport, R61 Ngcobo Road, Mthatha, 5100
+27112305000
Show 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
07:30-13:30
Sun
13:30-17:00
Firefly
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9
Car condition
8.8
16 EUR - 78 EUR
per day
R61 Mthatha Airport, Mthatha, 5100
+27475360002
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
07:00-10:00; 15:00-17:00
Sun
13:00-18:00
U-Save
8.5
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9
Car condition
8.9
17 EUR - 49 EUR
per day
Mthatha Airport, Myezo Park, 5099
+27411804418 / +27870958918
Show 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
Europcar
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.8
15 EUR - 81 EUR
per day
Umtata Airport
+27475360632
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-18:00
Tue
07:30-18:00
Wed
07:30-18:00
Thu
07:30-18:00
Fri
07:30-18:00
Sat
07:30-13:45
Sun
13:00-18:00
First Car Rental
8.5
Excellent
3 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
8.9
14 EUR - 103 EUR
per day
R61 Ngcobo Road, Mthatha Airport, Mthatha
+27475360010
Show 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
08:00-12:00
Sun
13:00-18:00
Hertz
8.5
Excellent
3 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
7.7
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9
20 EUR - 93 EUR
per day
Mthatha Airport, Mthatha, 5100
+270475360002
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
07:00-10:00; 15:00-17:00
Sun
13:00-18:00
Dollar
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
17 EUR - 82 EUR
per day
Mthatha Airport, Airport Road, Mthatha, 5099, South Africa
+27475360002
Show 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
07:00-10:00; 15:00-17:00
Sun
13:00-18:00
Budget
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9
Car condition
8.7
19 EUR - 87 EUR
per day
Terminal Building
+27475360066
Show 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
07:00-15:00
Sun
12:00-18:00
GreenMotion
8.3
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.6
17 EUR - 51 EUR
per day
Mthatha Airport, Myezo Park, 5099
+27411804418 / +27870958918
Show 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
8.2
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.2
17 EUR - 82 EUR
per day
Mthatha Airport, Airport Road, Mthatha, 5099, South Africa
+27475360002
Show 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
07:00-10:00; 15:00-17:00
Sun
13:00-18:00
Avis
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.6
19 EUR - 87 EUR
per day
Terminal Building
27475360066
Show 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
07:00-15:00
Sun
12:00-18:00
Keddy
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.5
15 EUR - 67 EUR
per day
Mthatha Airport, Airport Road, Mthatha, 5099, South Africa
+27475360632
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-18:00
Tue
07:30-18:00
Wed
07:30-18:00
Thu
07:30-18:00
Fri
07:30-18:00
Sat
07:30-13:45
Sun
13:00-18:00
FOX
8.1
Very Good
Value for money
8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.2
15 EUR - 67 EUR
per day
Umtata Airport K.D. Matanzima Airport
+27475360632
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-18:00
Tue
07:30-18:00
Wed
07:30-18:00
Thu
07:30-18:00
Fri
07:30-18:00
Sat
07:30-13:45
Sun
13:00-18:00
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