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Cheap Car Hire in Polokwane from R787

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 Polokwane with a pick-up date of 5/3 and drop-off date of 3/4. 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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Popular car types in Polokwane

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Polokwane and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 28 February 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Polokwane this past week from 30 hire locations out of 18 hire agencies. Prices for a Polokwane small car hire start from R787/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Compact

Compact

R787+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 192+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R897+

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Premium

Premium

R1 226+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 468+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 322+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R1 423+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R1 561+

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Compare car hire deals in Polokwane by type

Here are the best Polokwane small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Polokwane SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Polokwane van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Renault CapturR787/day
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Renault Captur
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Best car hire deals found in Polokwane

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Polokwane. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Polokwane with an average daily rate of R2 261. Data was last updated on 28 February 2026.
Renault CapturR787/day
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Renault Captur
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Toyota FortunerR897/day
5
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Toyota Fortuner
Found 02/28/26
Toyota RumionR1 192/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Rumion
Found 02/27/26

Cheapflights insights for Polokwane car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Polokwane, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Polokwane?

Book your car hire in Polokwane 60 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R223/day on average when booked 60 days ahead, which saves you 668% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Polokwane?

In Polokwane, the most affordable car hire company right now is Sixt, offering prices from just R710,59/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Alamo, with rates starting at R1 427,54/day.

What is the best car rental company in Polokwane?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Polokwane is Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Firefly (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
10.0
Firefly
Firefly
10.0
Bluu
Bluu
10.0
keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
10.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Polokwane?

Planning to hire a car in Polokwane? January is the cheapest month, costing about R398 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R557. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R398

February

R446

March

R446

April

R398

May

R493

June

R398

July

R557

August

R477

September

R477

October

R446

November

R477

December

R509

What car do most people hire in Polokwane?

Mini cars (Class Mini Car, for example) are the most popular in Polokwane. Economy (Toyota Yaris) and Premium (Mercedes-Benz C-Class) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Polokwane.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Polokwane?

Firefly has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. 1First Car Rental has the second-highest number of locations in Polokwane at 2.

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Top rental agencies in Polokwane

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Polokwane known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Polokwane. Reviews were last updated on 28 February 2026.

Budget

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Firefly

4 locations
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Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

9,5

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,5

Bluu

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

keddy by Europcar

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

8,6

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

8,6

1First Car Rental

2 locations
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Cleanliness

9,7

Comfort

9,1

Overall

9,4

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,4

Alamo

1 location
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

9,2

Value

9,2

Hertz

2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

7,7

Avis

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Polokwane, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 February 2026.

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

    Alamo is one of the top picks in Polokwane. They can have you in a hire car for about R8 103 per week on average.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Polokwane.

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

    Car hire prices in Polokwane are typically R0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Compact to save money on your trip to R0. Our users have found prices for Compact car hire in March to be on average R0 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Polokwane

Browse car hires by fuel type in Polokwane. Deals were last updated on 28 February 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Polokwane. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R109+

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