Car Hire at Pietermaritzburg Airport
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Hyundai Grand i10
or comparable
Manual
5
1
A/C
5
£11.90
per day
8.4
Very Good
No ratings yet
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
£13.73
per day
8.2
Very Good
1 reviews
Suzuki Ciaz
or comparable
Manual
4
2
A/C
4
£15.20
per day
8.6
Excellent
8 reviews
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable
Manual
4
1
A/C
4
£20.77
per day
8.3
Very Good
No ratings yet
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Toyota Avanza
or comparable
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
£34.08
per day
8.8
Excellent
6 reviews
BMW 1 Series
or comparable
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
£35.31
per day
8.5
Excellent
3 reviews
Toyota Corolla Cross
or comparable
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
£51.20
per day
8.4
Very Good
6 reviews
Mercedes Benz Vito
or comparable
Automatic
7
2
A/C
4
£74.27
per day
8.2
Very Good
No ratings yet
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:00 on 03/11/25. 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 Pietermaritzburg Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Pietermaritzburg Airport and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Here's what travellers say about hiring a car at Pietermaritzburg Airport
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 10 suppliers at Pietermaritzburg 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
£32 per day
Average car hire length
10 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
£1.02 per litre or £3.86 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.93 per litre or £3.52 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.16 per litre or £4.39 per gallon
Score
8.0 / 10
Airport information
Name
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
IATA
PZB
ICAO
FAPM
Distance from the city centre
2.5 miles / 4 km
Overall rating
6.8 / 10
Getting to the airport
8.0
Check-in and departures
8.0
Facilities and services
7.0
Wi-Fi
4.7
Dining and car hire services
6.7
Lounge
6.7
Top 9 locations near Pietermaritzburg Airport
- King Shaka International Airportstarting at £10.75 per day69.6 km / 43.25 miles
- O.R. Tambo International Airportstarting at £10.44 per day444.4 km / 276.14 miles
- East London Airportstarting at £10.76 per day448.8 km / 278.87 miles
- Johannesburg Fourways Central Business Districtstarting at £12.86 per day466.8 km / 290.06 miles
- Pretoria Hatfieldstarting at £12.31 per day483.5 km / 300.43 miles
- Port Elizabeth Airportstarting at £12.36 per day660.5 km / 410.42 miles
- George Airportstarting at £12.28 per day898.8 km / 558.49 miles
- Cape Town Airportstarting at £10.19 per day1,212.7 km / 753.54 miles
- Cape Town (Downtown)starting at £10.59 per day1,226.6 km / 762.17 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Firefly
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport (Oribi), Pietermaritzburg, 3201
B
First Car Rental
1 Pharazyn Way, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
C
Europcar
Oribi Airport, 1 Pharazyn Way, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
D
Hertz
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
E
BLUU
1 Pharazyn Place, Pietermaritzburg Airport, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
When to book at Pietermaritzburg Airport and for how long?
In which month is car hire at Pietermaritzburg Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Pietermaritzburg Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month February | ||
| Average price £13 | A good deal £15 | Cheapest supplier BLUU | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day at Pietermaritzburg Airport
£66
£33
£0
£13
in January
Jan
£60
in February
Feb
£35
in March
Mar
Apr
£33
in May
May
£28
in June
Jun
£24
in July
Jul
£22
in August
Aug
£17
in September
Sep
£14
in October
Oct
£39
in November
Nov
£29
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car at Pietermaritzburg Airport is January — when the average price for a hire is £13.05 per day. This is < 1% less than the yearly average and 78% less than hiring a car in February (when the average price is £59.84 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 Pietermaritzburg Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Pietermaritzburg Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in October in comparison to hiring a car in in February.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Pietermaritzburg Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
3.5
1.8
0
0.5 times in January
Jan
0.2 times in February
Feb
1.4 times in March
Mar
Apr
0.5 times in May
May
0.5 times in June
Jun
0.9 times in July
Jul
1.1 times in August
Aug
1.4 times in September
Sep
3.2 times in October
Oct
0.5 times in November
Nov
0.9 times in December
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Pietermaritzburg Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in June the average hire period is 23 days, while in February, the average hire period is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days at Pietermaritzburg Airport
25
13
0
7 days in January
Jan
3 days in February
Feb
10 days in March
Mar
Apr
19 days in May
May
23 days in June
Jun
8 days in July
Jul
8 days in August
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
10 days in October
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
4 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, Firefly, Hertz, Europcar, Keddy |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, People Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £12 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | BLUU |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Firefly | Toyota Fortuner | 5 | 1 | SUV |
| First Car Rental | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Hertz | Toyota Corolla Quest | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Ciaz | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | VW Kombi | 5 | 3 | Van |
| Keddy | Toyota Corolla Quest | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Here's what travellers say about hiring a car at Pietermaritzburg Airport
9.0
Average rating
Based on 2 reviews
Best month to visit
March
Happiest customers drive
Toyota Starlet
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4 Apr 2024
Rosheila M.
Suzuki Swift
Restaurants great, activities fun and great stores reserves and wildlife.
11 Jun 2022
PETER P.
Volkswagen Polo
Staying with family and new baby but made trips every day, mainly local.
Suzuki Amaze underpowered even for 2 passengers because of steep hills and constant need to slow for many speed bumps. Would rent from you a bigger car for ease of driving. Other renters at airport offer larger cars, did not see any in your lane so you may loose my custom.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
FOX (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
£32
Lowest daily price
£12
Total cars available
124
Top 10 suppliers at Pietermaritzburg Airport in 2025
Firefly
8.8
Excellent
6 reviews
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.5
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
8.9
£15 - £76
per day
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport (Oribi), Pietermaritzburg, 3201
+27333866850
Show 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
08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
First Car Rental
8.6
Excellent
8 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.9
£13 - £90
per day
1 Pharazyn Way, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
+27333865252
Show 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
Europcar
8.5
Excellent
3 reviews
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.8
£17 - £75
per day
Oribi Airport, 1 Pharazyn Way, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
+27333862077
Show 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
Hertz
8.4
Very Good
6 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
7.6
Drop-off speed
7.7
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.0
£18 - £91
per day
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
+270333866850
Show 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
08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
BLUU
8.4
Very Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.0
£12 - £43
per day
1 Pharazyn Place, Pietermaritzburg Airport, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
+270333428433 / +270333862750
Show 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
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
7.9
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
£16 - £76
per day
Oribi Airport
+27333866101
Show 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
07:00-14:00
Sun
13:00-20:00
Thrifty
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.9
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
8.2
£16 - £76
per day
Airport
333866850
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-19:00
Tue
07:30-19:00
Wed
07:30-19:00
Thu
07:30-19:00
Fri
07:30-19:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
Avis
8.2
Very 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
8.5
Car condition
8.6
£17 - £76
per day
Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3205, South Africa
+27333866101
Show 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
07:00-14:00
Sun
13:00-20:00
Keddy
8.2
Very Good
1 review
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
£12 - £57
per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
+27333862077
Show 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
FOX
8.1
Very Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.2
£12 - £57
per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport Pharazn Way, Oribi Village
+27333862077
Show 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
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