Cheap Car Hire in Durban from R261

To hire a small car in Durban, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R551/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Durban, South Africa (~R455/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R628/day). In fact, July is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Durban. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Durban, renting a small car saves you 54% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Durban small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Durban, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 292/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Durban, South Africa (~R1 067/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R1 512/day). In fact, August is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Durban. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Durban, renting a medium car is 9% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Durban medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Durban, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R2 059/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Durban, South Africa (~R1 932/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R2 278/day). In fact, June is about 7% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Durban. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Durban, renting a large car is 43% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Durban, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 477/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Durban, South Africa (~R1 308/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R1 811/day). In fact, December is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Durban. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Durban, renting a SUV is 21% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Durban SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Durban, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 895/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Durban, South Africa (~R1 610/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R2 184/day). In fact, November is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Durban. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Durban, renting a van is 38% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Durban van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in Durban, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 935/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Durban, South Africa (~R1 647/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R2 380/day). In fact, July is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Durban. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Durban, renting a pickup truck is 40% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in Durban, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R2 369/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Durban, South Africa (~R1 892/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R2 714/day). In fact, February is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Durban. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Durban, renting a luxury car is 51% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Volkswagen Polo VivoR261/day

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Suzuki SwiftR264/day

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Toyota Corolla QuestR283/day

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• What are the requirements to hire a car in Durban?

  To hire a car in the city, there are certain requirements you'll need to meet. Though the minimum driving age in the country is 18, companies offering car hire in Durban require drivers to be at least 21 years old and must have held their licence for a year or more. If you have a non-English licence, it must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit in English. Ensure you have a valid credit card in the main driver's name to secure your deposit. If you paid the deposit online, the same card and the owner must be present.

• What is an easy way to get to the Durban city centre from the airport?

  A convenient route from King Shaka International Airport to the Durban city centre is via the N2 freeway. Under normal traffic conditions, the journey takes approximately 30 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 35 km. To access this route from the airport, follow the signs that lead you to the N2 freeway. Take the exit onto the M4 Ruth First Highway, which connects to the N2. It is generally recommended to travel between 10:00 and 15:00, when there is less congestion on the roads.

• Can I drive to other provinces or countries with a hired car from Durban?

  When hiring a car in Durban, you're commonly allowed to drive to other provinces, provided you have the company's permission. When considering a nearby country, such as Lesotho or Eswatini, additional requirements may apply, like getting a cross-border permit through your car hire company. It's important to note that most car hire companies restrict driving into neighbouring countries like Mozambique or Zimbabwe due to specific insurance regulations and road conditions.

• What is the cheapest hire car found in Durban?

  In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R490/day when booking a car hire in Durban. The absolute best deal a user found was for R297/day from Tempest Car Hire, booked on Mar. 30.

• What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Durban?

  According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Durban from the following companies over the past two weeks: Avis (R261/day), 1First Car Rental (R264/day), and U-Save (R283/day).

• Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Durban?

  Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (10,0 rating), Budget (10,0 rating) and Thrifty (10,0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Durban.

• What are petrol prices like in Durban?

  The average price of petrol in Durban is R21,88/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R984 and R1 422 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

• How much does it cost to hire a car in Durban for a week from Sixt?

  Sixt is one of the most popular car hire companies in Durban, offering car hire for around R3 469 per week on average.

• How far in advance should I hire a car in Durban for the best price?

  Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 57% on your car hire. For a below average price in Durban, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 24 days in advance.

• Can I rent a car for a month in Durban?

  Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Durban check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

• How much does it cost to rent a car in Durban for a month?

  Generally, a month-long car rental in Durban can be found for about R14 865, with the average price for a rental being around R496 a day. Book with Tempest Car Hire, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 56% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Durban.

• How much is a car hire in Durban for a weekend?

  For a weekend car hire in Durban, you can expect the average price to be around R684. Usually a Economy hire in Durban is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Economy for May, it will cost approximately R508 per day.

• What car do most people hire in Durban?

  The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Mini (Suzuki Celerio) in Durban, making it the most popular option.