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Potchefstroom (Downtown), Potchefstroom, South Africa
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Hyundai Grand i10

or similar Mini
Manual
5
A/C
5
1
£8.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Willows Garden Hotel, 82 Govan Mbeki Ave
Drop-off information
Downtown
Willows Garden Hotel, 82 Govan Mbeki Ave
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
4
£11.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Willows Garden Hotel, 82 Govan Mbeki Ave
Drop-off information
Downtown
Willows Garden Hotel, 82 Govan Mbeki Ave
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4x4

Toyota Hilux

or similar Full-size
Manual
5
A/C
4
9
£32.36
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Willows Garden Hotel, 82 Govan Mbeki Ave
Drop-off information
Downtown
Willows Garden Hotel, 82 Govan Mbeki Ave
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Toyota Corolla Cross

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
10
£34.16
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Church Street, 99 Walter Sisulu Ln, Central, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
Church Street, 99 Walter Sisulu Ln, Central, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
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Toyota Starlet

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
3
2
£9.16
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Willows Garden Hotel, 82 Govan Mbeki Ave
Drop-off information
Downtown
Willows Garden Hotel, 82 Govan Mbeki Ave
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Suzuki Swift

or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
2
3
£11.02
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Church Street, 99 Walter Sisulu Ln, Central, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
Church Street, 99 Walter Sisulu Ln, Central, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
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Volkswagen Polo

or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
4
5
£12.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Church Street, 99 Walter Sisulu Ln, Central, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
Church Street, 99 Walter Sisulu Ln, Central, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
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Toyota Starlet

or similar Compact Crossover
Manual
5
A/C
4
6
£13.10
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Church Street, 99 Walter Sisulu Ln, Central, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
Church Street, 99 Walter Sisulu Ln, Central, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
7
£13.74
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Church Street, 99 Walter Sisulu Ln, Central, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
Church Street, 99 Walter Sisulu Ln, Central, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Volkswagen T-Cross

or similar Compact Monospace
Automatic
5
A/C
4
8
£29.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Church Street, 99 Walter Sisulu Ln, Central, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
Church Street, 99 Walter Sisulu Ln, Central, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

or similar Premium
Automatic
5
A/C
4
11
£57.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Church Street, 99 Walter Sisulu Ln, Central, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
Church Street, 99 Walter Sisulu Ln, Central, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
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BMW 3 Series

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
12
£57.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Church Street, 99 Walter Sisulu Ln, Central, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
Church Street, 99 Walter Sisulu Ln, Central, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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VW Kombi

or similar Premium Van
Automatic
8
A/C
4
13
£59.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Church Street, 99 Walter Sisulu Ln, Central, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
Church Street, 99 Walter Sisulu Ln, Central, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Fortuner

or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
14
£62.40
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Church Street, 99 Walter Sisulu Ln, Central, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
Church Street, 99 Walter Sisulu Ln, Central, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 07:53 on 08/06/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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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
£24 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
£1.00 per litre or £3.79 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.95 per litre or £3.60 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.22 per litre or £4.62 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 monthApril Most expensive month March
A good deal £14 Cheapest supplier Hertz Cheapest car type Small cars
Average price for hiring a car per day in Potchefstroom (Downtown)
£46
£23
£0

£23

in January

Jan

£17

in February

Feb

£41

in March

Mar

£12

in April

Apr
May

£14

in June

Jun

£20

in July

Jul
Aug
Sep

£17

in October

Oct
Nov

£30

in December

Dec

The best month to hire a car in Potchefstroom (Downtown) is April — when the average price for a hire is £11.61 per day. This is 56% less than the yearly average and 72% less than hiring a car in March (when the average price is £41.43 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
2.2
1.1
0

0.7 times in January

Jan

0.7 times in February

Feb

0.7 times in March

Mar

2 times in April

Apr
May

0.7 times in June

Jun

0.7 times in July

Jul
Aug
Sep

0.7 times in October

Oct
Nov

2 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

7 days in June

Jun

7 days in July

Jul
Aug
Sep

5 days in October

Oct
Nov

9 days in December

Dec

Car hire information

🔥 Popular suppliersHertz
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, medium cars
🤑 Lowest price£10 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierHertz

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Keddy (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
£24
Lowest daily price
£10
Total cars available
62

Top 4 suppliers in Potchefstroom (Downtown) in 2026

Hertz
Hertz
8.6
Outstanding
1 review
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.0
£10–£130
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
8.6
Outstanding
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
8.9
£10–£130
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
Outstanding
Value for money
8.4
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
8.9
£10–£49
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
Very 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
8.5
£12–£95
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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FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
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Our clients highly recommend us

Its the amount of choice
Its the amount of choice
Remi W,
9 Jun 2026
Great site to book on
Great site to book on. Security deposits are steep, rental price was excellent.
Terry T,
9 Jun 2026
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Michael Bell,
9 Jun 2026
Quick and easy booking
Quick and easy booking
N & M,
9 Jun 2026
Very good
They are very flexible, helpful, kind. I am very satisfied. The car is in new condit...
Niki,
9 Jun 2026
Great web site easy to use
Great web site easy to use
P J,
9 Jun 2026
Solving my problem in emails was a…
Solving my problem in emails was a little bit slow. But when I made a call to suppor...
Valentine Katirlo,
9 Jun 2026
great
this rental was great
nathan,
9 Jun 2026
easy booking great selection
easy booking great selection
Jill Neave,
9 Jun 2026
Great as usual
Great as usual
Karoly Kren,
9 Jun 2026
Price and booking process
Price and booking process
Justin Skiver,
9 Jun 2026
Easy to book website and good…
Easy to book website and good explanation of deal available. Pricing is competitive.
Timothy,
9 Jun 2026
All great
All great. Very satisfied
Stephen,
9 Jun 2026
Great
I am pleased
Giedrius,
9 Jun 2026
Fast booking.
Fast booking.
Andrey,
9 Jun 2026
Easy and cuick
Very easy to do
Alejandro Jose Zurita Round,
9 Jun 2026
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