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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Toyota Vitz
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
5
£11.10
per day
In terminal
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
3
£12.41
per day
In terminal
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Suzuki Ciaz
or similar Compact
Manual
4
A/C
4
£16.03
per day
Car rental center
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Manual
2
A/C
2
£17.35
per day
In terminal
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£24.91
per day
Car rental center
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BMW 1 Series
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£37.47
per day
Car rental center
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Manual
5
A/C
4
£56.97
per day
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Mini Countryman
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£221.69
per day
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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 Polokwane Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Polokwane Airport and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 30 Oct 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 11 suppliers at Polokwane Airport 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
£50 per day
Average car hire length
5 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
£0.99 per litre or £3.75 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.95 per litre or £3.60 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.12 per litre or £4.24 per gallon
Score
10 / 10
Airport information
Name
Polokwane Airport (PTG)
IATA
PTG
ICAO
FAPP
Distance from the city centre
3.1 miles / 5 km
Overall rating
5.6 / 10
Getting to the airport
8.0
Check-in and departures
7.7
Facilities and services
6.0
Wi-Fi
4.0
Dining and car hire services
4.0
Lounge
4.0
Top 9 locations near Polokwane Airport
- Pretoria Hatfieldstarting at £9.43 per day244.6 km / 151.99 miles
- Johannesburg Fourways Central Business Districtstarting at £11.90 per day282.7 km / 175.66 miles
- O.R. Tambo International Airportstarting at £11.03 per day282.8 km / 175.72 miles
- King Shaka International Airportstarting at £10.03 per day661.8 km / 411.22 miles
- East London Airportstarting at £11.48 per day1,034.3 km / 642.68 miles
- Port Elizabeth Airportstarting at £11.78 per day1,187.6 km / 737.94 miles
- George Airportstarting at £11.48 per day1,322.3 km / 821.64 miles
- Cape Town Airportstarting at £11.48 per day1,541.7 km / 957.97 miles
- Cape Town (Downtown)starting at £11.48 per day1,550.2 km / 963.25 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
SIXT
Polokwane Gateway Airport, Car Rental building, Gateway St, Polokwane, 0700
B
Firefly
POLOKWANE (WAS PIETERSBURG) Limpopo
C
Woodford Car Hire
Polokwane Int Airport
D
BLUU
Bluu Car Rental (Pty) Ltd 1 Gateway Road Polokwane Polokwane
E
Alamo
Polokwane Int Airport, N1 North Gateway Street
When to book at Polokwane Airport and for how long?
In which month is car hire at Polokwane Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Polokwane Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month January | ||
| Average price £14 | A good deal £14 | Cheapest supplier Alamo | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day at Polokwane Airport
£63
£31
£0
£57
in January
Jan
£24
in February
Feb
£23
in March
Mar
£18
in April
Apr
£15
in May
May
£13
in June
Jun
£29
in July
Jul
£14
in August
Aug
£21
in September
Sep
£13
in October
Oct
£17
in November
Nov
£18
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car at Polokwane Airport is October — when the average price for a hire is £12.76 per day. This is 6% less than the yearly average and 78% less than hiring a car in January (when the average price is £56.97 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 Polokwane Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Polokwane Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in December in comparison to hiring a car in in January.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Polokwane Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
3.4
1.7
0
0.1 times in January
Jan
0.5 times in February
Feb
0.8 times in March
Mar
0.9 times in April
Apr
2.2 times in May
May
Same as average in June
Jun
0.4 times in July
Jul
0.5 times in August
Aug
0.4 times in September
Sep
0.8 times in October
Oct
1.4 times in November
Nov
3.1 times in December
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Polokwane Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in April the average hire period is 42 days, while in February, the average hire period is only 2 days.
Average number of hire days at Polokwane Airport
46
23
0
10 days in January
Jan
2 days in February
Feb
3 days in March
Mar
42 days in April
Apr
3 days in May
May
9 days in June
Jun
2 days in July
Jul
12 days in August
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
10 days in October
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
16 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Woodford Car Hire, Europcar, SIXT, First Car Rental, BLUU |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, people Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £11 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Car Hire | Toyota Starlet | 4 | Small car |
| SIXT | Renault Kwid | 5 | Small car |
| Woodford Car Hire | Suzuki Ertiga | 5 | Van |
| Europcar | Toyota Corolla Cross | 5 | SUV |
| BLUU | Toyota Starlet | 4 | Small car |
| Europcar | Toyota Hilux | 5 | Large car |
| First Car Rental | Honda Amaze | 4 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Small car |
| SIXT | VW Polo Vivo Tiptronic | 5 | Medium car |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | Small car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 30 Oct 2026)
Prices are lowest during October, starting at £13 for an Economy car and highest in January, when economy cars start at £57. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month at Polokwane Airport is December, while the least popular month is January.
Polokwane Airport hosts: SIXT, Firefly, Woodford Car Hire, BLUU, Enterprise, Alamo, First Car Rental, Europcar, National, Keddy. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Yes, most companies at Polokwane Airport support after-hours returns. Park in the designated return area, lock the car, and drop the keys in the secure drop box. Take timestamped photos of the car's condition after parking to protect yourself.
Usually, yes, if the desk is open. You may be charged for extra hours if you pick up significantly earlier. Rental desks at Polokwane Airport typically operate from 07:00-18:00.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
FOX (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
£50
Lowest daily price
£11
Total cars available
242
Top 11 suppliers at Polokwane Airport in 2026
SIXT
8.7
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.5
Car condition
9.1
£15–£73
per day
Polokwane Gateway Airport, Car Rental building, Gateway St, Polokwane, 0700
+27112305000
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-18:00
Tue
07:00-18:00
Wed
07:00-18:00
Thu
07:00-18:00
Fri
07:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-14:00
Sun
10:00-18:00
Firefly
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.2
£12–£53
per day
POLOKWANE (WAS PIETERSBURG) Limpopo
152889900
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-18:30
Tue
07:00-18:30
Wed
07:00-18:30
Thu
07:00-18:30
Fri
07:00-18:30
Sat
08:00-14:00
Sun
08:00-14:00
Woodford Car Hire
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
9.1
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
9.1
£13–£69
per day
Polokwane Int Airport
+27860999500
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-18:00
Tue
07:00-18:00
Wed
07:00-18:00
Thu
07:00-18:00
Fri
07:00-18:00
Sat
07:00-18:00
Sun
07:00-18:00
BLUU
8.6
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
8.9
£57–£393
per day
Bluu Car Rental (Pty) Ltd 1 Gateway Road Polokwane Polokwane
270828288634
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-18:00
Tue
07:00-18:00
Wed
07:00-18:00
Thu
07:00-18:00
Fri
07:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-14:00
Sun
09:00-18:00
Enterprise
8.6
Very Good
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
£11–£592
per day
Polokwane Int Airport, N1 North Gateway Street
+27860999500
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-17:00
Tue
07:00-17:00
Wed
07:00-17:00
Thu
07:00-17:00
Fri
07:00-17:00
Sat
07:00-17:00
Sun
07:00-17:00
Alamo
8.6
Very Good
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
£11–£564
per day
Polokwane Int Airport, N1 North Gateway Street
+27860999500
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-17:00
Tue
07:00-17:00
Wed
07:00-17:00
Thu
07:00-17:00
Fri
07:00-17:00
Sat
07:00-17:00
Sun
07:00-17:00
First Car Rental
8.4
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.5
£12–£89
per day
Polokwane Airport, Polokwane Gateway Airport, N1 Makhado Road, Polokwane
+27152881579
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-18:00
Tue
07:00-18:00
Wed
07:00-18:00
Thu
07:00-18:00
Fri
07:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
Europcar
8.4
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.7
£13–£91
per day
N1 North Makhado Highway, Polokwane
+27152880097
Show working hours
Mon
06:00-18:00
Tue
06:00-18:00
Wed
06:00-18:00
Thu
06:00-18:00
Fri
06:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-14:00
Sun
08:00-18:00
National
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
£14–£705
per day
Polokwane Int Airport, N1 North Gateway Street
+27860999500
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-17:00
Tue
07:00-17:00
Wed
07:00-17:00
Thu
07:00-17:00
Fri
07:00-17:00
Sat
07:00-17:00
Sun
07:00-17:00
Keddy
8.2
Good
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
8.6
£12–£65
per day
Gateway International Airport - Old Airforce Base N1 North Polokwane
+27152880097
Show working hours
Mon
06:00-18:00
Tue
06:00-18:00
Wed
06:00-18:00
Thu
06:00-18:00
Fri
06:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-14:00
Sun
08:00-18:00
FOX
8.1
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
8.0
Car condition
8.1
Gateway International Airport - Old Airforce Base N1 North Polokwane
+27152880097
Show working hours
Mon
06:00-18:00
Tue
06:00-18:00
Wed
06:00-18:00
Thu
06:00-18:00
Fri
06:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-14:00
Sun
08:00-18:00
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