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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 213,115/day on average when booked 81 days ahead, which saves you 647,269% 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 377,049 per day. In contrast, September is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 704,918. 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 409,836
February
Rp 377,049
March
Rp 508,197
April
Rp 573,771
May
Rp 508,197
June
Rp 573,771
July
Rp 475,410
August
Rp 426,230
September
Rp 704,918
October
Rp 622,951
November
Rp 622,951
December
Rp 672,131
What car do most people hire in Pietermaritzburg?
Economy cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Pietermaritzburg. Mini cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van 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 17 September 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 17 September 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.