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Potchefstroom (Downtown), Potchefstroom, South Africa
Sat 14 Nov
Sun 22 Nov
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Toyota Agya

or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
5
Toyota Agya
US$15.52
per day
Rental office
Average deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Volkswagen Polo

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
Volkswagen Polo
US$17.98
per day
Rental office
Average deposit
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
Toyota Corolla
US$23.41
per day
Rental office
Average deposit
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Volkswagen Polo

or similar Economy Elite
Manual
4
A/C
5
Volkswagen Polo
US$23.73
per day
Rental office
Average deposit
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Travel information

Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+27
Average car hire price
US$47 per day
Average car hire length
7 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
US$1.46 per litre or US$5.54 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
US$1.25 per litre or US$4.74 per gallon
Highest petrol price
US$1.67 per litre or US$6.33 per gallon

Map of top car rental locations

A
Firefly
36 Loop Street, NWU Sports Village, Potchefstroom, 2520
B
Hertz
36 Loop St, Noordbrug, Potchefstroom, 2520
C
BLUU
Willows Garden Hotel, 82 Govan Mbeki Ave
D
Dollar
NWU SPORTS VILLAGE, 36 Loop St, Potchefstroom, 2520
E
Keddy
82 Govan Mbeki Avenue Potchefstroom

When to book in Potchefstroom (Downtown) and for how long?

In which month is car hire in Potchefstroom (Downtown) the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car in Potchefstroom (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthJuly Most expensive month June
A good deal US$20 Cheapest supplier Firefly Cheapest car type Small cars
Average price for hiring a car per day in Potchefstroom (Downtown)
US$81
US$41
US$0

US$30

in January

Jan

US$22

in February

Feb

US$53

in March

Mar

US$15

in April

Apr
May

US$74

in June

Jun

US$11

in July

Jul
Aug

US$21

in September

Sep
Oct

US$20

in November

Nov

US$39

in December

Dec

The best month to hire a car in Potchefstroom (Downtown) is July — when the average price for a hire is US$11.05 per day. This is 74% less than the yearly average and 85% less than hiring a car in June (when the average price is US$73.87 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 in Potchefstroom (Downtown)?

Given the number of users searching for a car in Potchefstroom (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in April in comparison to hiring a car in in January.

Monthly Car Hire Searches in Potchefstroom (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
2
1
0

0.6 times in January

Jan

0.6 times in February

Feb

0.6 times in March

Mar

1.8 times in April

Apr
May

0.6 times in June

Jun

0.6 times in July

Jul
Aug

1.8 times in September

Sep
Oct

0.6 times in November

Nov

1.8 times in December

Dec

For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Potchefstroom (Downtown)?

How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in December the average hire period is 9 days, while in January, the average hire period is only one day.

Average number of hire days in Potchefstroom (Downtown)
10
5
0

1 day in January

Jan

3 days in February

Feb

6 days in March

Mar

6 days in April

Apr
May

2 days in June

Jun

2 days in July

Jul
Aug

5 days in September

Sep
Oct

2 days in November

Nov

9 days in December

Dec

Car hire information

🔥 Popular suppliersHertz
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, medium cars, small cars
🤑 Lowest priceUS$16 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierFirefly

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 6 Nov 2026)

Prices are lowest during July, starting at US$11 for an Economy car and highest in June, when economy cars start at US$74. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Potchefstroom (Downtown) is April, while the least popular month is January.
Potchefstroom (Downtown) hosts: Firefly, Hertz, BLUU, Dollar, Thrifty, Keddy. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Keddy (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
US$47
Lowest daily price
US$16
Total cars available
75

Top 6 suppliers in Potchefstroom (Downtown) in 2026

Firefly
Firefly
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
8.8
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
US$16–US$72
per day
36 Loop Street, NWU Sports Village, Potchefstroom, 2520
+27182992122
Show 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
08:00-12:00
Hertz
Hertz
8.6
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
8.9
US$18–US$83
per day
36 Loop St, Noordbrug, Potchefstroom, 2520
+27182992114
Show 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
08:00-12:00
BLUU
BLUU
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.8
US$77–US$399
per day
Willows Garden Hotel, 82 Govan Mbeki Ave
+27182992114 / +27182992122 / +27182903527
Show 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
Dollar
Dollar
8.4
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.6
US$18–US$76
per day
NWU SPORTS VILLAGE, 36 Loop St, Potchefstroom, 2520
+27182992122
Show 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
08:00-12:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
8.2
Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.2
US$17–US$74
per day
NWU SPORTS VILLAGE, 36 Loop St, Potchefstroom, 2520, South Africa
+27182992122
Show 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
08:00-12:00
Keddy
Keddy
8.2
Good
Value for money
7.6
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
US$16–US$88
per day
82 Govan Mbeki Avenue Potchefstroom
+270182976285
Show 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

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12 Nov 2026
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12 Nov 2026
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12 Nov 2026
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12 Nov 2026
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11 Nov 2026
Very fast response and outcome
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11 Nov 2026
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Nasser Alhammadi,
11 Nov 2026
SO EASY!
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11 Nov 2026
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11 Nov 2026
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11 Nov 2026
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11 Nov 2026
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11 Nov 2026
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