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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 90 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 210,458/day on average when booked 90 days ahead, which saves you 652,483% 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 Bluu (rated 10.0/10). keddy by Europcar (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? February is the cheapest month, costing about Rp 388,538 per day. In contrast, September is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 696,131. 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 404,727

February

Rp 388,538

March

Rp 518,051

April

Rp 566,618

May

Rp 501,862

June

Rp 518,051

July

Rp 420,916

August

Rp 404,727

September

Rp 696,131

October

Rp 615,185

November

Rp 566,618

December

Rp 663,753

What car do most people hire in Pietermaritzburg?

Economy cars (Suzuki Swift or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Pietermaritzburg. Compact cars (Toyota Corolla Quest 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 1 July 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Pietermaritzburg, including Bluu, keddy by Europcar and Firefly. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Bluu

2 locations

keddy by Europcar

2 locations

Firefly

1 location

Hertz

1 location

Avis

2 locations

1First Car Rental

1 location

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location

Budget

7.0
Good
1 review1 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 1 July 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.

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