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Cheap Car Hire in Durban from $23

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 Durban with a pick-up date of 23/1 and drop-off date of 13/2. 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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Durban car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Durban. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 December 2024.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

$1.87

Average price per day

$43

Cheapest price per day

$23

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Durban 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 17 December 2024.

January

$39

February

$45

March

$50

April

$51

May

$54

June

$50

July

$43

August

$42

September

$47

October

$53

November

$51

December

$45

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Durban is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is May. 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 Durban

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Durban and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 17 December 2024.

At $23/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Durban in the past week. Out of 23 car hire agencies operating in Durban, there are, in total, 46 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compare available car types for hire in Durban

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Durban to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 December 2024.

Small cars

$27 - $52

All Car Types

$47 - $84

To hire a small car in Durban, South Africa, you would pay an average price of $36/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Durban, South Africa (~$27/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$52/day). In fact, November is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Durban. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Durban, hiring a small car saves you 44% 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 Durban small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Durban, South Africa, you would pay an average price of $62/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Durban, South Africa (~$51/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$112/day). In fact, August is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Durban. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Durban, hiring a medium car saves you 2% 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 Durban medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Durban, South Africa, you would pay an average price of $126/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Durban, South Africa (~$81/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$226/day). In fact, August is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Durban. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Durban, hiring a large car is 50% 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 Durban, South Africa, you would pay an average price of $81/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Durban, South Africa (~$58/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$119/day). In fact, September is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Durban. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Durban, hiring a SUV is 21% 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 Durban SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Durban, South Africa, you would pay an average price of $85/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a van in Durban, South Africa (~$46/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$159/day). In fact, August is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Durban. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Durban, hiring a van is 26% 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 Durban van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in Durban, South Africa, you would pay an average price of $58/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Durban, South Africa (~$73/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$172/day). In fact, February is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Durban. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Durban, hiring a pickup truck saves you 10% 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.

Kia Picanto$23/day
2
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A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto$26/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Toyota Yaris$29/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

Top hire agencies in Durban

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Durban known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Durban. Reviews were last updated on 17 December 2024.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Durban area such as Bluu, keddy by Europcar and Avis. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Bluu

3 locations

keddy by Europcar

3 locations

Avis

10.0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

10.0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Hertz

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Thrifty

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

1First Car Rental

8.0
Very Good
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Tempest Car Hire

2 locations

Best Durban car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Durban. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Durban with an average daily rate of $46. Data was last updated on 17 December 2024.
The best prices on car hires in Durban we've found at this time. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Kia Picanto$23/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto$26/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Toyota Corolla$29/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Durban, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 December 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Durban?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $43/day when booking a car hire in Durban. The absolute best deal a user found was for $19/day from Alamo, booked on Dec. 8.

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

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Durban from the following companies over the past two weeks: Sixt ($23/day), U-Save ($34/day), and Europcar ($41/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Durban?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (10.0 rating), Budget (10.0 rating) and Thrifty (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Durban.

  • What are petrol prices like in Durban?

    The average price of petrol in Durban is $1.87/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $84 and $121 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Durban for a week from Alamo?

    From Alamo you can hire a car in Durban from about $309 per week on average.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 43% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 16 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Durban.

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

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Durban it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Durban can be found for about $1,322, with the average price for a rental being around $44 a day. Book with Alamo, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 65% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Durban.

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

    $0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Durban, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Durban, then opt for a Mini hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of January, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as $49/day.

Small car hires in Durban

Find small car hire deals in Durban from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Durban cost an average of $38 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 December 2024.
Kia Picanto$23/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto$24/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto$25/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Luxury car hires in Durban

Find luxury car hire deals in Durban from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in Durban cost an average of $153 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 December 2024.
Browse through some of the best options we've found for luxury car hires in Durban. Check back soon for more options if you're not finding the right car hire for you and your fellow passengers.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$149/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$156/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Van hires in Durban

Find van hire deals in Durban from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van hires in Durban cost an average of $100 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 December 2024.
In terms of van hires in Durban, these are some of the best options we've found at this time. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly adding new deals so check back soon if you're not finding the one right for you.
Toyota HiAce$80/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota HiAce$82/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota HiAce$82/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce

Car hires by fuel type in Durban

Browse car hires by fuel type in Durban. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Durban. Deals were last updated on 17 December 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Durban. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($15+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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