Car Hire at Richards Bay Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Mini
Toyota Agya or comparable


$14.73 per day
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or comparable


$16.82 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest or comparable


$19.82 per day
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or comparable


$35.14 per day
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Intermediate Van
Toyota Avanza or comparable


$45.76 per day
Full-size SUV
Toyota Fortuner or comparable


$114.91 per day
Standard
Toyota Quest or comparable


$27.96 per day
Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or comparable


$38.85 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:46 on 28/06/2025. 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
$39 per day
Average car hire length
10 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
$1.31 per litre or $4.97 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
$1.20 per litre or $4.53 per gallon
Highest petrol price
$1.50 per litre or $5.70 per gallon
Airport information
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
- IATA: RCB
- ICAO: FARB
- Name: Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
- Distance from the city centre: 2.5 miles / 4 km
Top 9 locations near Richards Bay Airport
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135.3 km / 84.1 miles
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477.7 km / 296.8 miles
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503.9 km / 313.1 miles
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506.3 km / 314.6 miles
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627.4 km / 389.8 miles
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846.9 km / 526.2 miles
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1,091.4 km / 678.2 miles
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1,405 km / 873 miles
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1,418.8 km / 881.6 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire at Richards Bay Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Richards Bay Airport 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 at Richards Bay Airport
The best month to hire a car at Richards Bay Airport is February — when the average price for a hire is $20.04 per day. This is 62% less than the yearly average and 85% less than hiring a car in September (when the average price is $134.16 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 at Richards Bay Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in January, the average hire length is 22 days, while in September, it is only 2 days.
Average number of hire days at Richards Bay Airport
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Richards Bay Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Richards Bay Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in September in comparison to hiring a car in in February.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Richards Bay Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, Firefly, Enterprise |
Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars |
Lowest price | $15 per day |
Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of suppliers
Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
First Car Rental | Toyota Quest | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Enterprise | BMW X3 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Firefly | Toyota Corolla Quest | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Firefly | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
First Car Rental | Suzuki Fronx | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Europcar
8.5 / 10
Lowest-rated company
FOX
8.1 / 10
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$39.25
Lowest daily price
$14.73
Total cars available
80
Top 9 suppliers at Richards Bay Airport in 2025

Europcar
+27357860896
Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900, South Africa
$15 - $61
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

First Car Rental
+27357860001
Fish Eagle Flight Crescent, Richards Bay Airport, , Birdswood, Richards Bay
$15 - $118
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:30
Tue:
08:00 - 17:30
Wed:
08:00 - 17:30
Thu:
08:00 - 17:30
Fri:
08:00 - 17:30
Sat:
10:00 - 13:00
Sun:
11:00 - 13:00

Hertz
+270357861201
Fish Eagle Flight, Richards Bay airport, Richards Bay, 3900
$24 - $84
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
Sun:
12:00 - 17:00

Firefly
+27357861201
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, 3900
$20 - $71
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
Sun:
12:00 - 17:00

Dollar
357861201
Richards Bay A/P
$20 - $71
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 17:00
Tue:
07:00 - 17:00
Wed:
07:00 - 17:00
Thu:
07:00 - 17:00
Fri:
07:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Sun:
12:00 - 17:00

Budget
+27357868100
30 Fish Eagle Flight
$23 - $115
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 - 12:30
Sun:
16:00 - 17:30

Thrifty
357861201
Richards Bay A/P
$23 - $115
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 17:00
Tue:
07:00 - 17:00
Wed:
07:00 - 17:00
Thu:
07:00 - 17:00
Fri:
07:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Sun:
12:00 - 17:00

Keddy
+27357860896
Richards Bay Airport
$17 - $71
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

FOX
+27357860896
Richards Bay Airport
$17 - $71
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
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