Car Hire in Pietermaritzburg
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Pietermaritzburg Airport Car Hire
Mini
Kia Picanto
or comparable


£ 11.90
/ per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport Car Hire
Economy
Suzuki Swift
or comparable


£ 18.60
/ per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport Car Hire
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest
or comparable


£ 21.73
/ per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport Car Hire
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable


£ 24.84
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Pietermaritzburg Airport Car Hire
Standard SUV
Volkswagen Tiguan
or comparable


£ 61.31
/ per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport Car Hire
Intermediate Crossover
Volkswagen T-Roc
or comparable


£ 73.67
/ per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport Car Hire
Standard Elite SUV
Proton X50
or comparable


£ 44.79
/ per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport Car Hire
Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc
or comparable


£ 52.89
/ 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 17:57 on 2023-11-27.
Travel Information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+27
Average car hire price
£ 39 per day
Average car hire length
9 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 gasoline price
£ 0.91 per litre or £ 3.45 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.83 per litre or £ 3.15 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.07 per litre or £ 4.03 / 1 gallon
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 £ 17.78 per day
Top 9 Cities near Pietermaritzburg
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Durban Car Hire starting at £ 11.35 per day69.6 km / 43.2 miles away
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Johannesburg Car Hire starting at £ 11.90 per day444.4 km / 276.1 miles away
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East London Car Hire starting at £ 11.90 per day448.8 km / 278.9 miles away
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Nelspruit Car Hire starting at £ 11.90 per day479.4 km / 297.9 miles away
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Pretoria Car Hire starting at £ 11.90 per day483.5 km / 300.4 miles away
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Port Elizabeth Car Hire starting at £ 11.90 per day660.5 km / 410.4 miles away
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George Car Hire starting at £ 11.90 per day898.8 km / 558.5 miles away
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Upington Car Hire starting at £ 11.90 per day899.1 km / 558.7 miles away
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Cape Town Car Hire starting at £ 11.90 per day1212.7 km / 753.5 miles away
Top 11 Destinations around Pietermaritzburg
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King Shaka International Airport Car Hire starting at £ 11.35 per day69.6 km / 43.2 miles away
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Johannesburg Airport Car Hire starting at £ 18.21 per day444.4 km / 276.1 miles away
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Tambo International Airport Car Hire starting at £ 11.90 per day444.4 km / 276.1 miles away
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East London Airport Car Hire starting at £ 11.90 per day448.8 km / 278.9 miles away
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Johannesburg Fourways Downtown Car Hire starting at £ 11.90 per day466.8 km / 290.1 miles away
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468.2 km / 290.9 miles away
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Pretoria Hatfield Car Hire starting at £ 13.50 per day483.5 km / 300.4 miles away
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Port Elizabeth Airport Car Hire starting at £ 11.90 per day660.5 km / 410.4 miles away
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George Airport Car Hire starting at £ 11.90 per day898.8 km / 558.5 miles away
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Cape Town Airport Car Hire starting at £ 11.90 per day1212.7 km / 753.5 miles away
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City Centre Car Hire starting at £ 11.90 per day1226.6 km / 762.2 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
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.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Pietermaritzburg
The best month to hire a car in Pietermaritzburg is May (when the average price is £ 17.04 per day). This is 30% less than the yearly average and 65% less than hiring in March (when the average price is £ 48.45).
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.
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 is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Pietermaritzburg?
Car hire lengths vary by month: in June, average hirers keep their car for 20, and in June, for 3 days.
Average number of hire days in Pietermaritzburg
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 car hire in Pietermaritzburg is December, and the least popular is February.
Popularity of Car Hire in Pietermaritzburg by Monthly Searches
Car Hire Information
Car hire locations | 1 |
Airport locations | 1 |
Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, Firefly, Keddy, Budget, Europcar |
Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, People Carriers, SUVs |
Lowest price | £ 12 per day |
Cheapest supplier | Keddy |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
First Car Rental | Nissan Almera | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
First Car Rental | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Firefly | Toyota Corolla Quest | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Keddy | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
First Car Rental | Honda Amaze | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
First Car Rental | Toyota Quantum | 4 | 4 | People Carriers |
Budget | Renault Kwid | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Europcar | Kia Picanto | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Our Customers' Reviews
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Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Firefly
8.8 / 10
Lowest rated company
Bidvest
8.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
£ 38.72
Lowest daily price
£ 11.90
Total cars available
70
Top 10 Hire Companies in Pietermaritzburg in 2023

Firefly
1 location
£ 18 - £ 53

First Car Rental
1 location
£ 16 - £ 140

Hertz
1 location
£ 18 - £ 56

Europcar
1 location

Keddy
1 location
£ 12 - £ 93

BLUU
1 location
£ 15

Budget
1 location
£ 17 - £ 100

SIXT
1 location
£ 22 - £ 41

Avis
1 location
£ 18 - £ 102

Bidvest
1 location
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