Car Hire in Pietermaritzburg

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Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Pietermaritzburg Airport Car Hire
Mini
Toyota Agya or comparable
Toyota Agya
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Firefly
£ 22.47 per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport Car Hire
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest or comparable
Toyota Corolla Quest
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Firefly
£ 29.45 per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport Car Hire
Minivan
Toyota Avanza or comparable
Toyota Avanza
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Firefly
£ 59.51 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 20:03 on 2023-03-17.
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Travel Information

Language
IsiZulu,
Xhosa,
Afrikaans
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
27
Average car hire price
£ 18.57 / per day
Average car hire length
5 days
Speed limit within city centre
40 km/h
25 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 km/h
62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 0.95 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.12 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.87 / 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 £ 18.18 per day

Map of Car Hire Destinations

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

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Pietermaritzburg fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Pietermaritzburg
£ 19.79
January
£ 20.44
February
£ 65.54
March
£ 116.98
April
£ 51.44
May
£ 29.64
June
£ 30.96
July
£ 45.92
August
£ 25.01
September
£ 34.68
October
£ 27.77
November
£ 35.18
December
The cheapest month to hire a car in Pietermaritzburg is January with prices starting at £ 19.79 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is April with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 116.98. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 42. 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 10 days during in June, while those picking up their cars in July keep them for an average of 2.
Average Hire Length in Pietermaritzburg
7
January
7
February
8
March
6
April
6
May
10
June
2
July
2
August
7
September
7
October
9
November
7
December

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

The most popular month for hiring a car in Pietermaritzburg is December, and the least popular is February.
Popularity of Car Hire in Pietermaritzburg by Monthly Searches
60%
January
20%
February
40%
March
20%
April
100%
May
200%
June
60%
July
100%
August
40%
September
140%
October
40%
November
380%
December

Car Hire Information

Car hire locations 1
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers First Car Rental, Keddy, Hertz, Firefly, Europcar
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, People Carriers
Lowest price £ 22 per day
Cheapest supplier Firefly

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Hertz Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
Keddy Volkswagen Polo 5 2 Small cars
Firefly Toyota Corolla Quest 4 2 Medium cars
First Car Rental Nissan Almera 5 2 Medium cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Celerio 5 1 Small cars
Europcar Toyota Corolla 4 2 Medium cars
Europcar Kia Picanto 5 1 Small cars
Hertz Toyota Starlet 5 1 Small cars
BLUU Hyundai i20 4 2 Small cars
BLUU Kia Picanto 4 1 Small cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Hertz
8.76 / 10
Lowest rated company
Bidvest
8.43 / 10
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
£ 18.57
Lowest daily price
£ 6.29
Total cars available
3

Top 10 Hire Companies in Pietermaritzburg in 2023

Hertz
Hertz
Outstanding 8.8 / 3 reviews
1 location
BLUU
BLUU
Outstanding 8.8
1 location
Firefly
Firefly
Outstanding 8.7 / 3 reviews
1 location
£ 22 - £ 60
Keddy
Keddy
Outstanding 8.7 / 1 reviews
1 location
Budget
Budget
Outstanding 8.7
1 location
First Car Rental
First Car Rental
Outstanding 8.7 / 2 reviews
1 location
Europcar
Europcar
Outstanding 8.7 / 1 reviews
1 location
SIXT
SIXT
Outstanding 8.5 / 1 reviews
1 location
Avis
Avis
Outstanding 8.5
1 location
Bidvest
Bidvest
Outstanding 8.4
1 location
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