Car Hire in Richards Bay

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Richards Bay, South Africa
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Richards Bay Airport
Mini
Suzuki Celerio or comparable
Suzuki Celerio
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
First Car Rental
£ 15.22 / per day
Richards Bay Airport
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
£ 18.02 / per day
Richards Bay Airport
Compact
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
£ 19.81 / per day
Richards Bay Airport
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
£ 24.82 / per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

City Centre
Premium
Audi Q2 or comparable
Audi Q2
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
BLUU
£ 47.59 / per day
Richards Bay Airport
Intermediate Crossover
Volkswagen T-Roc or comparable
Volkswagen T-Roc
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
£ 74.65 / per day
Richards Bay Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Volkswagen Tiguan or comparable
Volkswagen Tiguan
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
£ 110.85 / per day
Richards Bay Airport
Standard
Toyota Quest or comparable
Toyota Quest
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
First Car Rental
£ 30.84 / per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 00:17 on 2024-04-18.

Travel Information

Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+27
Average car hire price
£ 43 per day
Average car hire length
8 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 gasoline price
£ 0.97 per litre or £ 3.66 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.89 per litre or £ 3.38 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.17 per litre or £ 4.41 / 1 gallon

Top 9 Cities near Richards Bay

  1. Durban starting at £ 12.88 per day
    135.3 km / 84.1 miles
  2. Nelspruit starting at £ 15.02 per day
    385.9 km / 239.8 miles
  3. Johannesburg starting at £ 13.72 per day
    477.7 km / 296.8 miles
  4. Pretoria starting at £ 15.02 per day
    506.3 km / 314.6 miles
  5. East London starting at £ 15.02 per day
    627.4 km / 389.8 miles
  6. Port Elizabeth starting at £ 15.18 per day
    846.9 km / 526.2 miles
  7. Upington starting at £ 15.21 per day
    1,058.1 km / 657.5 miles
  8. George starting at £ 15.16 per day
    1,091.4 km / 678.2 miles
  9. Cape Town starting at £ 14.53 per day
    1,405 km / 873 miles

Top 10 Locations near Richards Bay

  1. King Shaka International Airport starting at £ 12.88 per day
    135.3 km / 84.1 miles
  2. Johannesburg Airport starting at £ 21.25 per day
    477.7 km / 296.8 miles
  3. Tambo International Airport starting at £ 13.72 per day
    477.7 km / 296.8 miles
  4. Johannesburg Fourways Central Business District starting at £ 16.05 per day
    503.9 km / 313.1 miles
  5. Pretoria Hatfield starting at £ 16.03 per day
    506.3 km / 314.6 miles
  6. East London Airport starting at £ 15.02 per day
    627.4 km / 389.8 miles
  7. Port Elizabeth Airport starting at £ 15.18 per day
    846.9 km / 526.2 miles
  8. George Airport starting at £ 15.16 per day
    1,091.4 km / 678.2 miles
  9. Cape Town Airport starting at £ 14.53 per day
    1,405 km / 873 miles
  10. City Centre starting at £ 16.00 per day
    1,418.8 km / 881.6 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire in Richards Bay the most affordable?

According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Richards Bay fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Richards Bay
£ 21.96
January
£ 30.62
February
£ 63.72
March
£ 25.01
April
£ 21.88
May
£ 23.12
June
£ 30.88
July
£ 14.83
August
£ 21.52
September
£ 37.03
October
£ 20.73
November
£ 21.79
December
The best month to hire a car in Richards Bay is August (when the average price is £ 14.83 per day). This is 47% less than the yearly average and 77% less than hiring in March (when the average price is £ 63.72).

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 is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Richards Bay?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in April, the average renter keeps their car for 20 days, and in March, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of hire days in Richards Bay
4
January
5
February
1
March
20
April
8
May
4
June
3
July
7
August
10
September
4
October
4
November
5
December

What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Richards Bay?

Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for car hire in Richards Bay is December, and the least popular is October.
Popularity of Car Hire in Richards Bay by Monthly Searches
136%
January
109%
February
55%
March
55%
April
55%
May
55%
June
109%
July
55%
August
82%
September
27%
October
55%
November
409%
December

Car Hire Information

Car hire locations 2
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers First Car Rental, Budget, Firefly, Hertz
Popular car categories Small cars, People Carriers, SUVs, Medium cars
Lowest price £ 15 per day
Cheapest supplier First Car Rental

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Firefly Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
Hertz Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
Budget Volkswagen Polo 4 2 Small cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Ertiga 5 2 People Carriers
First Car Rental Suzuki Celerio 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Toyota Corolla Cross 5 3 SUVs
Budget Toyota Corolla 4 2 Medium cars
Hertz Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
First Car Rental
8.2 / 10
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Lowest rated company
Bidvest
7.6 / 10
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
£ 42.73
Lowest daily price
£ 15.22
Total cars available
70

Top 9 Suppliers in Richards Bay in 2024

First Car Rental
First Car Rental
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
1 location
£ 15 - £ 151
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.1 / 4 reviews
1 location
£ 18 - £ 25
BLUU
BLUU
Very good 8.1 / 1 review
1 location
£ 16 - £ 82
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.1 / 1 review
1 location
£ 19 - £ 109
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8 / 1 review
1 location
£ 17 - £ 22
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8
1 location
£ 16 - £ 90
Europcar
Europcar
Good 7.9
1 location
£ 16 - £ 92
Avis
Avis
Good 7.7
1 location
£ 20 - £ 111
Bidvest
Bidvest
Good 7.6
1 location
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