Car Hire in Pretoria (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Economy
Hyundai i20 or comparable
$13.78 per day
Mini
Suzuki Celerio or comparable
$16.52 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla or comparable
$21.15 per day
Economy Elite
VW Polo or comparable
$33.68 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Intermediate Van
Toyota Rumion or comparable
$52.02 per day
Full-size SUV
Toyota Fortuner or comparable
$102.50 per day
Premium Van
Mercedes Benz Vito or comparable
$110.01 per day
Special Regular Cab Pickup
GWM Steed or comparable
$18.26 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:07 on 06/05/2025. 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
$46 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
$1.27 per litre or $4.83 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
$1.16 per litre or $4.38 per gallon
Highest petrol price
$1.43 per litre or $5.41 per gallon
Top 10 locations near City Centre
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4.5 km / 2.8 miles
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35.6 km / 22.1 miles
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43.7 km / 27.2 miles
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43.7 km / 27.2 miles
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517.3 km / 321.4 miles
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811.3 km / 504.1 miles
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949 km / 589.7 miles
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1,075.3 km / 668.2 miles
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1,298.8 km / 807 miles
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1,307.9 km / 812.7 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Pretoria (Downtown) the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Pretoria (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Pretoria (Downtown)
The best month to hire a car in Pretoria (Downtown) is April — when the average price for a hire is $15.37 per day. This is 69% less than the yearly average and 87% less than hiring a car in November (when the average price is $121.20 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.
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.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Pretoria (Downtown)?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in March, the average hire length is 11 days, while in November, it is only 2 days.
Average number of hire days in Pretoria (Downtown)
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Pretoria (Downtown)?
Given the number of users searching for a car in Pretoria (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in April in comparison to hiring a car in in May.
Monthly searches in Pretoria (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, Thrifty, BLUU |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | $14 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | U-Save |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Toyota Quantum | 4 | 4 | People Carriers |
| BLUU | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
First Car Rental
8.2 / 10
Lowest-rated company
FOX
7.6 / 10
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$45.99
Lowest daily price
$13.78
Total cars available
115
Top 9 suppliers in Pretoria (Downtown) in 2025
First Car Rental
+27123422903
1017 Stanza Bopape St, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028
$17 - $89
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
Sun:
08:00 - 13:00
BLUU
+27123230949
138 Struben St, Pretoria CBD, Pretoria, 1000
$21 - $94
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
Sun:
09:00 - 13:00
U-Save
+27119756790 / +27870958918
Herbert Baker Station Building, Clara St, Salvokop, Pretoria, 0001
$14 - $46
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
00:00 - 23:59
Fri:
00:00 - 23:59
Sat:
00:00 - 23:59
Sun:
00:00 - 23:59
Budget
27123015020
70 Francis Baard Street
$19 - $102
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
Sun:
08:00 - 12:00
Thrifty
+1124305536
1123 Stanza Bopape St, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
$22 - $66
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
Sun:
08:00 - 13:00
Dollar
+1124305536
1123 Stanza Bopape St, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
$52 - $66
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
Sun:
08:00 - 13:00
Avis
27123015020
70 Francis Baard St
$20 - $110
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
Sun:
08:00 - 12:00
Bidvest
270828288834
Bluu Car Rental (Pty) Ltd 338 Middel Street Brooklyn Pretoria
$20 - $110
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 17:30
Tue:
07:30 - 17:30
Wed:
07:30 - 17:30
Thu:
07:30 - 17:30
Fri:
07:30 - 17:30
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Sun:
09:00 - 13:00
FOX
+27123423912
1237 Pretorius Street Hatfield
$20 - $110
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
Sun:
08:00 - 13:00
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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