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Potchefstroom (Downtown), Potchefstroom, South Africa
Wed 30 Sept
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Toyota Vitz

or comparable
Manual
5
A/C
4
Toyota Vitz
£11.49
per day
8.2
Good
No ratings yet

Volkswagen Polo

or comparable
Manual
4
A/C
5
Volkswagen Polo
£14.98
per day
8.7
Very Good
1 rating

Toyota Starlet

or comparable
Manual
5
A/C
5
Toyota Starlet
£15.41
per day
8.7
Very Good
1 rating

Toyota Rumion

or comparable
Manual
5
A/C
5
Toyota Rumion
£29.65
per day
8.2
Good
No ratings yet

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Table of contents
Cheapest Car Hire RatesMost Popular Car Hire DealsWhy book with us?Travel informationTop 9 locations near Potchefstroom (Downtown)Map of top car rental locationsWhen to book in Potchefstroom (Downtown) and for how long?Car hire informationMost popular car models of suppliersCar Hire StatisticsTop 4 suppliers in Potchefstroom (Downtown) in 2026Award-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
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
£1.02 per litre or £3.86 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.97 per litre or £3.67 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.25 per litre or £4.73 per gallon

Map of top car rental locations

A
Hertz
36 Loop St, Noordbrug, Potchefstroom, 2520
B
Firefly
36 Loop St, Nwu Sports Village
C
BLUU
Willows Garden Hotel, 82 Govan Mbeki Ave
D
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
Average price £17 A good deal £18 Cheapest supplier Keddy Cheapest car type Small cars
Average price for hiring a car per day in Potchefstroom (Downtown)
£63
£31
£0

£23

in January

Jan

£17

in February

Feb

£41

in March

Mar

£12

in April

Apr
May

£57

in June

Jun

£9

in July

Jul
Aug

£16

in September

Sep

£17

in October

Oct
Nov

£30

in December

Dec

The best month to hire a car in Potchefstroom (Downtown) is July — when the average price for a hire is £8.51 per day. This is 51% less than the yearly average and 85% less than hiring a car in June (when the average price is £56.88 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

0.6 times in October

Oct
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

5 days in October

Oct
Nov

9 days in December

Dec

Car hire information

🔥 Popular suppliersHertz
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, medium cars, small cars
🤑 Lowest price£11 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierKeddy

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Keddy (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
£32
Lowest daily price
£11
Total cars available
52

Top 4 suppliers in Potchefstroom (Downtown) in 2026

Hertz
Hertz
8.7
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.1
£13–£128
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
Firefly
Firefly
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.5
Car condition
9.3
£9–£80
per day
36 Loop St, Nwu Sports Village
0182992122
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
£12–£91
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
Keddy
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
£11–£72
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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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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28 Sept 2026
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27 Sept 2026
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27 Sept 2026
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27 Sept 2026
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27 Sept 2026
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27 Sept 2026
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27 Sept 2026
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27 Sept 2026
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27 Sept 2026
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27 Sept 2026
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27 Sept 2026
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27 Sept 2026
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27 Sept 2026
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27 Sept 2026
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