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Toyota Vitz
or similar Mini
Manual
5
A/C
4
US$15.36
per day
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
US$17.76
per day
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Compact Crossover
Manual
5
A/C
5
US$19.36
per day
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy Elite
Manual
4
A/C
5
US$28.32
per day
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Toyota Rumion
or similar Intermediate Van
Manual
5
No A/C
5
US$51.13
per day
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$48.73
per day
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BMW 1 Series
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$61.54
per day
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BMW 3 series
or similar Premium
Automatic
4
A/C
4
US$62.05
per day
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Most Popular Car Hire Deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 9 locations near Potchefstroom (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Potchefstroom (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 22 Oct 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 6 suppliers in Potchefstroom (Downtown) 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
US$38 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$1.33 per litre or US$5.03 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
US$1.27 per litre or US$4.81 per gallon
Highest petrol price
US$1.64 per litre or US$6.21 per gallon
Top 9 locations near Potchefstroom (Downtown)
- Johannesburg Fourways Central Business Districtstarting at US$15.36 per day117.5 km / 73.01 miles
- O.R. Tambo International Airportstarting at US$14.17 per day129.5 km / 80.47 miles
- Pretoria Hatfieldstarting at US$14.80 per day154.9 km / 96.25 miles
- King Shaka International Airportstarting at US$13.21 per day510.1 km / 316.96 miles
- East London Airportstarting at US$14.80 per day708.6 km / 440.3 miles
- Port Elizabeth Airportstarting at US$15.11 per day823.1 km / 511.45 miles
- George Airportstarting at US$14.80 per day930.3 km / 578.06 miles
- Cape Town Airportstarting at US$11.52 per day1,147.5 km / 713.02 miles
- Cape Town (Downtown)starting at US$14.66 per day1,156.4 km / 718.55 miles
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 | ||
| Average price US$19 | A good deal US$20 | Cheapest supplier Keddy | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Potchefstroom (Downtown)
US$82
US$41
US$0
US$30
in January
Jan
US$22
in February
Feb
US$54
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
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$11.10 per day. This is 43% less than the yearly average and 85% less than hiring a car in June (when the average price is US$74.22 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
1.9
0.9
0
0.6 times in January
Jan
0.6 times in February
Feb
0.6 times in March
Mar
1.7 times in April
Apr
May
0.6 times in June
Jun
0.6 times in July
Jul
Aug
1.7 times in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
1.7 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
Nov
9 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Hertz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | US$15 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Keddy |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Toyota Fortuner | 5 | SUV |
| Hertz | Toyota Corolla Cross | 5 | SUV |
| Hertz | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | Medium car |
| Hertz | Toyota Starlet | 5 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 22 Oct 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, BLUU, Hertz, 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$38
Lowest daily price
US$15
Total cars available
74
Top 6 suppliers in Potchefstroom (Downtown) in 2026
Firefly
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
8.8
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
9.2
US$15–US$90
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
BLUU
8.6
Very Good
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
US$21–US$545
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
Hertz
8.6
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
9.3
Car condition
9.0
US$18–US$106
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
Dollar
8.3
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
8.5
US$16–US$93
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
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$95
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
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
8.5
US$15–US$101
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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