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Car hire in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

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The most popular car rental companies in Pietermaritzburg

Hiring a car in Pietermaritzburg: Fast facts

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Most popular car hire companyFirst - Car Rental
Most popular carMini, 4-5 doors
Average daily priceRs48,057
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Pietermaritzburg

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Pietermaritzburg car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Pietermaritzburg that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Pietermaritzburg for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Pietermaritzburg avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Book 1 week in advance

We crunched some numbers and found that most travellers bag the lowest daily rate when they book 1 week in advance. The cheapest month to hire a car in Pietermaritzburg is July.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Pietermaritzburg, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Pietermaritzburg car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Pietermaritzburg will set you back around Rs48,057 per day or Rs40,612 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Pietermaritzburg is a compact crossover (similar to SUVs). The most popular is Mini, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car hire company in Pietermaritzburg is currently Enterprise, followed by First - Car Rental.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Pietermaritzburg is currently July.
On average, around Rs40,612. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Pietermaritzburg is Rs28,176.
If you're looking for freedom to explore Pietermaritzburg, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Pietermaritzburg that have free cancellation. 
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Pietermaritzburg.
Most places – Pietermaritzburg included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is Rs9,158 per day. The average price per day is around Rs18,936.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like First - Car Rental, Bluu Car Rental and Enterprise offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated First - Car Rental as the best overall in terms of experience.
We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Pietermaritzburg.

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