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Hyundai Grand i10
or comparable
Manual
5
1
A/C
5
£12.20
per day
8.4
Very Good
No ratings yet
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
£14.60
per day
8.5
Excellent
No ratings yet
Suzuki Ciaz
or comparable
Manual
4
2
A/C
4
£15.94
per day
8.5
Excellent
1 review
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable
Manual
4
1
A/C
4
£21.05
per day
8.3
Very Good
1 review
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BMW 1 Series
or comparable
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£31.50
per day
8.2
Very Good
No ratings yet
Toyota Corolla Cross
or comparable
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
£54.33
per day
8.5
Excellent
2 reviews
Toyota Quest
or comparable
Automatic
4
2
A/C
4
£24.08
per day
8.5
Excellent
1 review
Toyota Hilux
or comparable
Manual
5
5
A/C
4
£39.91
per day
8.4
Very Good
No ratings yet
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:45 on 25/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Most Popular Car Hire Deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport information
- Top 9 locations near Upington Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Upington Airport and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 10 suppliers at Upington Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+27
Average car hire price
£27 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%
Airport information
Name
Upington Airport (UTN)
IATA
UTN
ICAO
FAUP
Distance from the city centre
2.5 miles / 4 km
Overall rating
6.0 / 10
Getting to the airport
9.1
Check-in and departures
9.0
Facilities and services
6.0
Wi-Fi
5.7
Dining and car hire services
3.0
Lounge
3.0
Top 9 locations near Upington Airport
- George Airportstarting at £12.44 per day632.4 km / 392.96 miles
- Cape Town Airportstarting at £10.33 per day668.5 km / 415.39 miles
- Cape Town (Downtown)starting at £10.74 per day670.6 km / 416.69 miles
- Johannesburg Fourways Central Business Districtstarting at £13.03 per day717.7 km / 445.96 miles
- O.R. Tambo International Airportstarting at £10.58 per day734.2 km / 456.21 miles
- Port Elizabeth Airportstarting at £12.53 per day746.5 km / 463.85 miles
- Pretoria Hatfieldstarting at £12.48 per day750.9 km / 466.59 miles
- East London Airportstarting at £10.90 per day811.9 km / 504.49 miles
- King Shaka International Airportstarting at £10.90 per day967.7 km / 601.3 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Firefly
Diedericks Street, Upington, 8801
B
Hertz
Upington International Airport, Upington, Northern Cape, 8801
C
First Car Rental
Upington Airport, Diedericks Road, Upington, 8801
D
Europcar
Upington Airport, Upington, 8800
E
BLUU
Bluu Car Rental, Borgherd Street, Upington Airport, Upington, 8800
When to book at Upington Airport and for how long?
In which month is car hire at Upington Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Upington Airport 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 November | |
| A good deal £16 | Cheapest supplier BLUU | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day at Upington Airport
£45
£23
£0
£24
in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
£16
in April
Apr
May
Jun
£10
in July
Jul
£24
in August
Aug
Sep
£15
in October
Oct
£41
in November
Nov
£37
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car at Upington Airport is July — when the average price for a hire is £9.69 per day. This is 62% less than the yearly average and 76% less than hiring a car in November (when the average price is £41.04 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 at Upington Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Upington Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in August in comparison to hiring a car in in January.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Upington Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
2.1
1
0
0.6 times in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
0.6 times in April
Apr
May
Jun
0.6 times in July
Jul
1.9 times in August
Aug
Sep
1.3 times in October
Oct
0.6 times in November
Nov
1.3 times in December
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Upington Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in July the average hire period is 11 days, while in April, the average hire period is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days at Upington Airport
12
6
0
5 days in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
3 days in April
Apr
May
Jun
11 days in July
Jul
4 days in August
Aug
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
10 days in November
Nov
7 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, People Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £12 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | BLUU |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | Toyota Corolla Cross | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Fronx | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
FOX (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
£27
Lowest daily price
£12
Total cars available
78
Top 10 suppliers at Upington Airport in 2025
Firefly
8.6
Excellent
3 reviews
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
7.8
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.8
£14–£34
per day
Diedericks Street, Upington, 8801
+27543373613
Show 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
Europcar
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.8
£13–£57
per day
Upington Airport, Upington, 8800
+270543322383
Show 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
11:00-17:30
First Car Rental
8.5
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.0
£13–£92
per day
Upington Airport, Diedericks Road, Upington, 8801
+27543322522
Show 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
Hertz
8.5
Excellent
2 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.1
£19–£54
per day
Upington International Airport, Upington, Northern Cape, 8801
+270543373600
Show 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
BLUU
8.4
Very Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.0
£12–£40
per day
Bluu Car Rental, Borgherd Street, Upington Airport, Upington, 8800
+27543321439
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
09:00-12:00
Sun
09:00-12:00
Budget
8.3
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.7
£17–£35
per day
Diedericks St
+27543324746
Show 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
11:00-13:00
Sun
11:00-13:00; 16:00-18:00
Thrifty
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.9
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
8.2
£17–£35
per day
Upington Airport
543373600
Show 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
Avis
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.6
£17–£35
per day
Diedericks Street, Upington, 8801, South Africa
+27543324746
Show 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
11:00-13:00
Sun
11:00-13:00; 16:00-18:00
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
8.6
£13–£57
per day
Upington Airport, Upington, 8800
+270543322383
Show 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
11:00-17:30
FOX
8.1
Very Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.1
£13–£57
per day
Upington Airport Diedericks Street
+27543322383
Show 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
11:00-17:30
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