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Toyota Agya
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
5
£7.96
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport (Oribi), Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Rental desk is located in car rental center.
Drop-off information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport (Oribi), Pietermaritzburg, 3201
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
£10.28
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport (Oribi), Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Rental desk is located in car rental center.
Drop-off information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport (Oribi), Pietermaritzburg, 3201
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Manual
2
A/C
2
£16.92
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
or similar Economy SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
£19.20
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
2
£9.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
Pietermaritzburg - Oribi Airport
Drop-off information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
Pietermaritzburg - Oribi Airport
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Toyota Agya
or similar Mini
Automatic
4
A/C
5
£10.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Rental desk is located in terminal.
Drop-off information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
4
£11.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
Pietermaritzburg - Oribi Airport
Drop-off information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
Pietermaritzburg - Oribi Airport
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Hyundai Grand i10
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
4
£11.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Compact Crossover
Manual
5
A/C
5
£11.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
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Drop-off information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
£12.05
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
£12.18
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport (Oribi), Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Rental desk is located in car rental center.
Drop-off information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport (Oribi), Pietermaritzburg, 3201
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
£12.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Rental desk is located in terminal.
Drop-off information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
£14.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Suzuki Ertiga
or similar Intermediate Van
Manual
7
A/C
5
£22.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£22.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Volkswagen T-Cross
or similar Compact Monospace
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£22.81
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport (Oribi), Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Rental desk is located in car rental center.
Drop-off information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport (Oribi), Pietermaritzburg, 3201
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£25.26
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport (Oribi), Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Rental desk is located in car rental center.
Drop-off information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport (Oribi), Pietermaritzburg, 3201
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Toyota Avanza
or similar Intermediate Van
Manual
5
A/C
5
£25.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport (Oribi), Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Rental desk is located in car rental center.
Drop-off information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport (Oribi), Pietermaritzburg, 3201
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Volkswagen T-Cross
or similar Compact Monospace
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£27.20
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Rental desk is located in terminal.
Drop-off information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£30.09
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Rental desk is located in terminal.
Drop-off information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
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Toyota Rumion
or similar Intermediate Van
Manual
5
A/C
5
£30.33
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Rental desk is located in terminal.
Drop-off information
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
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Volkswagen Transporter
or similar Premium Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
£44.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Downtown
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 17:12 on 07/08/26. 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
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way Car Hire in Pietermaritzburg
- Top 9 cities near Pietermaritzburg
- Top 9 locations near Pietermaritzburg
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Pietermaritzburg and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 8 suppliers in Pietermaritzburg in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+27
Average car hire price
£26 per day
Average car hire length
8 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 petrol price
£1.07 per litre or £4.05 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.97 per litre or £3.67 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.22 per litre or £4.62 per gallon
Score
9.0 / 10
One-way Car Hire in Pietermaritzburg
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Pietermaritzburg and drop off in another city include:
- From Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town - 129 offers from £13.95 per day
Top 9 cities near Pietermaritzburg
- Durbanstarting at £10.50 per day68.6 km / 42.63 miles
- East Londonstarting at £9.77 per day447.6 km / 278.13 miles
- Johannesburgstarting at £9.24 per day450.6 km / 279.99 miles
- Nelspruitstarting at £10.75 per day463.2 km / 287.82 miles
- Pretoriastarting at £10.52 per day479.8 km / 298.13 miles
- Port Elizabethstarting at £9.69 per day663 km / 411.97 miles
- Georgestarting at £9.69 per day890.4 km / 553.27 miles
- Upingtonstarting at £12.86 per day896.8 km / 557.25 miles
- Cape Townstarting at £10.32 per day1,227.3 km / 762.61 miles
Top 9 locations near Pietermaritzburg
- King Shaka International Airportstarting at £10.50 per day71.4 km / 44.37 miles
- O.R. Tambo International Airportstarting at £10.50 per day438.8 km / 272.66 miles
- East London Airportstarting at £10.19 per day452.3 km / 281.05 miles
- Johannesburg Fourways Central Business Districtstarting at £16.26 per day461.3 km / 286.64 miles
- Pretoria Hatfieldstarting at £10.52 per day478 km / 297.02 miles
- Port Elizabeth Airportstarting at £9.69 per day663.2 km / 412.09 miles
- George Airportstarting at £9.69 per day900.3 km / 559.42 miles
- Cape Town Airportstarting at £10.32 per day1,213.3 km / 753.91 miles
- Cape Town (Downtown)starting at £10.36 per day1,227.3 km / 762.61 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
5 rental locations
B
Pietermaritzburg (Downtown)
3 rental locations
When to book in Pietermaritzburg and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Pietermaritzburg the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Pietermaritzburg 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.
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| Cheapest monthJune | Most expensive month January | |
| A good deal £18 | Cheapest supplier Firefly | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Pietermaritzburg
£42
£21
£0
£38
in January
Jan
£16
in February
Feb
£17
in March
Mar
£13
in April
Apr
£30
in May
May
£11
in June
Jun
£17
in July
Jul
£18
in August
Aug
£16
in September
Sep
£22
in October
Oct
£19
in November
Nov
£20
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Pietermaritzburg is June (when the average price is £11.02 per day). This is 55% less than the yearly average and 71% less than hiring in January (when the average price is £38.39).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car 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 select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Pietermaritzburg?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Pietermaritzburg is December, and the least popular is June.
Popularity of Car Hire in Pietermaritzburg by Monthly Searches
2.5
1.3
0
0.7 times in January
Jan
0.3 times in February
Feb
0.8 times in March
Mar
1.2 times in April
Apr
0.4 times in May
May
0.2 times in June
Jun
0.2 times in July
Jul
0.8 times in August
Aug
1.2 times in September
Sep
2.2 times in October
Oct
1.6 times in November
Nov
2.3 times in December
Dec
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Pietermaritzburg?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in June, the average hirer keeps their car for 14 days, and in January, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of hire days in Pietermaritzburg
15
8
0
1 day in January
Jan
5 days in February
Feb
5 days in March
Mar
10 days in April
Apr
4 days in May
May
14 days in June
Jun
3 days in July
Jul
4 days in August
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
8 days in October
Oct
7 days in November
Nov
7 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, Woodford Car Hire, Hertz, BLUU, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, medium cars, SUVs, people Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £11 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Firefly |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Ciaz | 4 | Medium car |
| Woodford Car Hire | Hyundai Grand i10 | 4 | Small car |
| Woodford Car Hire | Toyota Starlet | 4 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Small car |
| BLUU | Hyundai Grand i10 | 5 | Small car |
| Keddy | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Medium car |
| Woodford Car Hire | Hyundai Grand i10 | 4 | Small car |
| Hertz | Toyota Starlet | 5 | SUV |
| BLUU | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Medium car |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.9 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
FOX (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
£26
Lowest daily price
£11
Total cars available
55
Top 8 suppliers in Pietermaritzburg in 2026
Firefly
1 location
8.9
Very Good
6 ratings
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.5
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.0
£11–£36
per day
Most popular location
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport (Oribi), Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Woodford Car Hire
1 location
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.2
£20–£57
per day
Most popular location
Woodford Car Hire, 337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
BLUU
1 location
8.6
Very Good
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.0
£20–£57
per day
Most popular location
1 Pharazyn Place, Pietermaritzburg Airport, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Enterprise
1 location
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.0
£20–£57
per day
Most popular location
337 Boom St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
SIXT
1 location
8.5
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.7
£20–£57
per day
Most popular location
1 Roger De Clerck Pl, Mkondeni, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
Budget
1 location
8.3
Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.7
£20–£57
per day
Most popular location
Oribi Airport
Keddy
1 location
8.2
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.5
£20–£57
per day
Most popular location
Pietermaritzburg Airport
FOX
1 location
7.9
Average
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.8
£20–£57
per day
Most popular location
Pietermaritzburg Airport Pharazn Way, Oribi Village
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