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Cheapflights insights for Pietermaritzburg car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Pietermaritzburg, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Pietermaritzburg?
Book your car hire in Pietermaritzburg 81 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 215,839/day on average when booked 81 days ahead, which saves you 719,363% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Pietermaritzburg?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Pietermaritzburg is Hertz (rated 10.0/10). Firefly (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
Hertz
10.0
Firefly
10.0
Bluu
10.0
keddy by Europcar
10.0
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Pietermaritzburg?
Planning to hire a car in Pietermaritzburg? February is the cheapest month, costing about Rp 381,870 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 614,312. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
Rp 415,076
February
Rp 381,870
March
Rp 498,091
April
Rp 581,106
May
Rp 531,297
June
Rp 581,106
July
Rp 481,488
August
Rp 431,679
September
Rp 431,679
October
Rp 448,282
November
Rp 581,106
December
Rp 614,312
What car do most people hire in Pietermaritzburg?
Mini cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Pietermaritzburg. Economy cars (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Toyota Rumion or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Pietermaritzburg?
In Pietermaritzburg, Avis, Bluu, keddy by Europcar, and Sunnycars have 2 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Pietermaritzburg
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Pietermaritzburg known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Pietermaritzburg. Reviews were last updated on 23 October 2025.
Hertz
1 location
Firefly
1 location
Bluu
2 locations
keddy by Europcar
2 locations
Avis
2 locations
1First Car Rental
1 location
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1 location
Budget
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
6.0
Overall
7.0
Pick-up/drop-off
7.0
Value
7.0
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Pietermaritzburg, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 October 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Pietermaritzburg?
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Pietermaritzburg it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.