Car Hire in Pietermaritzburg

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Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Pietermaritzburg Airport
Mini
Suzuki Celerio or comparable
Suzuki Celerio
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
First Car Rental
£ 20.95 per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Mini
Kia Picanto or comparable
Kia Picanto
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
£ 23.72 per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Mini
Kia Picanto or comparable
Kia Picanto
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
£ 24.10 per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Economy
Suzuki Celerio or comparable
Suzuki Celerio
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
First Car Rental
£ 24.71 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Pietermaritzburg Airport
Mini
Toyota Agya or comparable
Toyota Agya
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Firefly
£ 24.82 / per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Mini
Toyota Agya or comparable
Toyota Agya
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
£ 25.54 / per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Mini
Kia Picanto or comparable
Kia Picanto
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
BLUU
£ 25.97 / per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Compact
Nissan Almera or comparable
Nissan Almera
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
First Car Rental
£ 27.29 / 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 18:25 on 2022-08-14.

Travel Information

Language
IsiZulu,
IsiXhosa,
Afrikaans
Currency
ZAR
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Dialing code
27
Budget car hire price
£ 24.40 / per day
Average car hire length
5 days
Speed limit within city centre
40 km/h
25 mi/h
Speed limit out of city centre
100 km/h
62 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.09 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.29 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.01 / 1 liter

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 - 58 offers from £ 17.44 per day

Top 16 Cities near Pietermaritzburg

  1. Johannesburg starting at £ 38.88 per day
    445.3 km / 276.7 miles away
  2. Durban starting at £ 20.95 per day
    69.7 km / 43.3 miles away
  3. Port Elizabeth starting at £ 25.97 per day
    549.7 km / 341.5 miles away
  4. George
    825.3 km / 512.8 miles away
  5. Nelspruit starting at £ 24.10 per day
    470.9 km / 292.6 miles away
  6. East London starting at £ 20.95 per day
    449.3 km / 279.2 miles away
  7. Bloemfontein starting at £ 20.95 per day
    401.6 km / 249.5 miles away
  8. Kimberley starting at £ 20.95 per day
    554.3 km / 344.5 miles away
  9. Upington starting at £ 20.95 per day
    898.8 km / 558.5 miles away
  10. Newcastle starting at £ 26.15 per day
    215.0 km / 133.6 miles away
  11. Skukuza starting at £ 38.88 per day
    533.1 km / 331.3 miles away
  12. Jeffreys Bay starting at £ 34.39 per day
    710.7 km / 441.6 miles away
  13. Knysna
    849.0 km / 527.6 miles away
  14. Rosebank
    452.5 km / 281.2 miles away
  15. Sishen starting at £ 6.76 per day
    755.0 km / 469.1 miles away
  16. Potchefstroom starting at £ 38.88 per day
    457.8 km / 284.5 miles away

Top 17 Destinations around Pietermaritzburg

  1. Pietermaritzburg Airport starting at £ 20.95 per day
    0.7 km / 0.5 miles away
  2. Durban Umbogintwini starting at £ 38.88 per day
    65.2 km / 40.5 miles away
  3. Durban Umhlanga Rocks starting at £ 23.72 per day
    67.3 km / 41.8 miles away
  4. King Shaka International Airport starting at £ 20.95 per day
    69.7 km / 43.3 miles away
  5. Ulundi Airport starting at £ 12.74 per day
    177.6 km / 110.4 miles away
  6. East London Quenera North starting at £ 46.35 per day
    436.4 km / 271.2 miles away
  7. Johannesburg Mondeor starting at £ 38.88 per day
    442.1 km / 274.7 miles away
  8. Johannesburg Airport starting at £ 38.88 per day
    443.6 km / 275.7 miles away
  9. O.R. Tambo International Airport starting at £ 20.95 per day
    443.6 km / 275.7 miles away
  10. East London Airport starting at £ 20.95 per day
    449.3 km / 279.2 miles away
  11. Potchefstroom Baillie Park starting at £ 38.88 per day
    457.8 km / 284.5 miles away
  12. Johannesburg Constantia Kloof starting at £ 24.82 per day
    458.8 km / 285.1 miles away
  13. Johannesburg Paulshof starting at £ 38.88 per day
    462.8 km / 287.6 miles away
  14. Nelspruit Airport starting at £ 25.25 per day
    463.4 km / 287.9 miles away
  15. Nelspruit Riverside Park starting at £ 24.10 per day
    470.9 km / 292.6 miles away
  16. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport starting at £ 20.95 per day
    478.8 km / 297.5 miles away
  17. Pretoria Menlo Park starting at £ 38.88 per day
    479.1 km / 297.7 miles away

Map of Car Hire Destinations

During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Pietermaritzburg?

Our data show how prices for hiring a car in Pietermaritzburgfluctuate depending on the time of the year. This graph can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Pietermaritzburg
£ 31.28
January
£ 35.72
February
March
£ 42.49
April
£ 12.68
May
June
£ 29.31
July
August
£ 14.36
September
£ 31.33
October
£ 41.30
November
£ 43.84
December
The cheapest month to hire a car in Pietermaritzburg is May with prices starting at £ 12.68 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is December with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 43.84. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 24. 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 Pietermaritzburg?

Hirers picking up a car in Pietermaritzburg keep them for an average of 16 days during in May, while those picking up their cars in August keep them for an average of 4.
Average Hire Length in Pietermaritzburg
12
January
10
February
7
March
6
April
16
May
5
June
6
July
4
August
13
September
8
October
6
November
8
December

What month is the most favoured for hiring a car in Pietermaritzburg?

While travellers visit Pietermaritzburg year-round, the most popular month for hiring a car is January, and the least popular is September.
Popularity of Car Hire in Pietermaritzburg by Monthly Searches
244%
January
220%
February
145%
March
102%
April
72%
May
23%
June
24%
July
45%
August
23%
September
29%
October
131%
November
142%
December

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Hertz Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Celerio 4 1 Small cars
Hertz Toyota Starlet 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Celerio 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Toyota Quantum 4 3 People Carriers
Europcar VW Polo 5 2 Small cars
Europcar Kia Picanto 5 1 Small cars
Hertz Toyota Corolla Quest 4 2 Medium cars
BLUU Kia Picanto 4 1 Small cars
Firefly Toyota Corolla Quest 4 2 Medium cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
BLUU
8.66 / 10
Lowest rated company
First Car Rental
8.25 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
£ 24.40
Lowest daily price
£ 6.04
Total cars available
55

Top 10 Hire Companies in Pietermaritzburg in 2022

BLUU
BLUU
Outstanding 8.7
+27333862750
1 Pharazyn Place, Pietermaritzburg Airport, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
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
Budget
Budget
Outstanding 8.7
+27333866101
Oribi Airport
Working hours
Mon:07:00-20:00
Tue:07:00-20:00
Wed:07:00-20:00
Thu:07:00-20:00
Fri:07:00-20:00
Sat:08:00-12:00
Sun:13:00-20:00
Hertz
Hertz
Outstanding 8.6 / 3 reviews
+270333866850
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
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:08:00-13:00
Keddy
Keddy
Outstanding 8.6
+27333862077
ORIBI AIRPORT
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:13:00-14:00
Sun:13:00-18:00
Europcar
Europcar
Outstanding 8.6
+27333862077
Oribi Airport, 1 Pharazyn Way, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:13:00-14:00
Sun:13:00-18:00
SIXT
SIXT
Outstanding 8.6 / 1 reviews
+27112309999
Oribi Airport, 1 Phazaryn Road
Firefly
Firefly
Outstanding 8.5 / 3 reviews
+27333866850
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport (Oribi), Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:00
Tue:07:00-19:00
Wed:07:00-19:00
Thu:07:00-19:00
Fri:07:00-19:00
Sat:08:00-12:00
Bidvest
Bidvest
Outstanding 8.4
+333862750
1 Pharazyn Place, Pietermaritzburg Airport
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
Avis
Avis
Outstanding 8.3
+27333866101
Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3205, South Africa
Working hours
Mon:07:00-20:00
Tue:07:00-20:00
Wed:07:00-20:00
Thu:07:00-20:00
Fri:07:00-20:00
Sat:08:00-12:00
Sun:13:00-20:00
First Car Rental
First Car Rental
Outstanding 8.2
+27333865252
1 Pharazyn Way, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:30
Tue:07:00-19:30
Wed:07:00-19:30
Thu:07:00-19:30
Fri:07:00-19:30
Sat:08:00-13:00
Sun:13:00-19:30

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