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 90 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 232,309/day on average when booked 90 days ahead, which saves you 951,202% 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 Firefly (rated 10.0/10). Bluu (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Pietermaritzburg?
Planning to hire a car in Pietermaritzburg? January is the cheapest month, costing about Rp 285,919 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 500,357. 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 285,919
February
Rp 428,878
March
Rp 428,878
April
Rp 500,357
May
Rp 428,878
June
Rp 428,878
July
Rp 446,748
August
Rp 411,008
September
Rp 500,357
October
Rp 428,878
November
Rp 482,488
December
Rp 464,618
What car do most people hire in Pietermaritzburg?
Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Pietermaritzburg. Economy cars (Suzuki Swift or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Toyota Urban Cruiser or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Pietermaritzburg?
Both Avis and 1First Car Rental have 2 locations in Pietermaritzburg, 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 6 October 2026.
Firefly
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keddy by Europcar Locations in Pietermaritzburg
Avis
Avis Locations in Pietermaritzburg
1First Car Rental
1First Car Rental Locations in Pietermaritzburg
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Pietermaritzburg
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Budget Locations in Pietermaritzburg
Woodford
Woodford Locations in Pietermaritzburg
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Pietermaritzburg, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 October 2026.
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.