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Cheap Car Hire in Polokwane from R261

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Polokwane with a pick-up date of 25/2 and drop-off date of 27/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Polokwane car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Polokwane. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 February 2025.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

R21,98

Average price per day

R541

Cheapest price per day

R261

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Polokwane?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Polokwane and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 20 February 2025.

January

R424

February

R627

March

R683

April

R683

May

R775

June

R738

July

R572

August

R535

September

R591

October

R997

November

R701

December

R701

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Polokwane is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is October. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Polokwane

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Polokwane and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 20 February 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Polokwane this past week from 26 hire locations out of 15 hire agencies. Prices for a Polokwane small car hire start from R270/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Luxury

Luxury

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R1 296+

Compare available car types for rental in Polokwane

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Polokwane to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 February 2025.

Small cars

R532 - R762

All Car Types

R939 - R1 648

To hire a small car in Polokwane, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R605/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Polokwane, South Africa (~R532/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R762/day). In fact, October is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Polokwane. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Polokwane, renting a small car saves you 53% 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 Polokwane small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Polokwane, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 215/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Polokwane, South Africa (~R954/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R1 444/day). In fact, October is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Polokwane. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Polokwane, renting a medium car saves you 5% 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.

To hire a large car in Polokwane, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R2 266/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Polokwane, South Africa (~R1 910/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R2 875/day). In fact, October is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Polokwane. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Polokwane, renting a large car is 44% 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 Polokwane, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 747/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Polokwane, South Africa (~R1 130/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R2 293/day). In fact, September is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Polokwane. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Polokwane, renting a SUV is 27% 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 Polokwane SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Polokwane, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R2 000/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in Polokwane, South Africa (~R1 665/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R3 166/day). In fact, September is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Polokwane. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Polokwane, renting a van is 37% 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 Polokwane van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in Polokwane, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 586/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Polokwane, South Africa (~R1 329/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R3 077/day). In fact, December is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Polokwane. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Polokwane, renting a pickup truck is 20% 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 Polokwane, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R2 096/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Polokwane, South Africa (~R1 834/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R3 798/day). In fact, September is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Polokwane. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Polokwane, renting a luxury car 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.

Chevrolet SparkR270/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Volkswagen Polo VivoR304/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR369/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Top rental agencies in Polokwane

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Polokwane known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Polokwane. Reviews were last updated on 20 February 2025.
Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in Polokwane, including Firefly, keddy by Europcar and Bluu. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

Firefly

4 locations

keddy by Europcar

2 locations

Bluu

1 location

1First Car Rental

2 locations

Budget

1 location

Hertz

2 locations

Avis

2 locations

Sixt

1 location

Best Polokwane car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Polokwane. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Polokwane with an average daily rate of R621. Data was last updated on 20 February 2025.
The best prices on car hires in Polokwane we've found at this time. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
Chevrolet SparkR270/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Volkswagen Polo VivoR304/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR369/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Polokwane, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 February 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Polokwane?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R541/day when booking a car hire in Polokwane. The absolute best deal a user found was for R292/day from Sixt, booked on Feb. 16.

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

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Polokwane from the following companies over the past two weeks: Avis (R270/day), Europcar (R369/day), and Sixt (R429/day).

  • What are petrol prices like in Polokwane?

    The average price of petrol in Polokwane is R21,98/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R989 and R1 429 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Polokwane for a week from Budget?

    Budget is one of the top picks in Polokwane. They can have you in a hire car for about R3 378 per week on average.

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

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 89% to make it a great deal in Polokwane. Try to book at least 82 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Polokwane.

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

    Our recent data shows that Sixt can potentially be 54% below the average car hire price in Polokwane. Check prices and availability for Sixt and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Polokwane is on average R14 477 a month or R483 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Polokwane car hire.

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

    Car hire prices in Polokwane are typically R1 074 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Mini to save money on your trip to R1 074. Our users have found prices for Mini car hire in March to be on average R344 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Polokwane?

    Volkswagen Polo, which is a Economy vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Polokwane according to Cheapflights users.

Small car hires in Polokwane

Find small car hire deals in Polokwane from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Polokwane cost an average of R476 per day. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2025.
Chevrolet SparkR261/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet SparkR270/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Suzuki SwiftR271/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift

Van hires in Polokwane

Find people carrier hire deals in Polokwane from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Polokwane cost an average of R1 460 per day. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2025.
Peruse some of the best options we've found for hirin a van in the Polokwane area. Be sure to check back often to find alternative deals on van hires.
Toyota AvanzaR465/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Toyota AvanzaR466/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Toyota AvanzaR576/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza

Car hires by fuel type in Polokwane

Browse car hires by fuel type in Polokwane. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Polokwane. Deals were last updated on 20 February 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Polokwane. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R16+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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