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Richards Bay car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Richards Bay. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 February 2026.

Most popular company

BLUU

Price of petrol per litre

R20,66

Average price per day

R766

Cheapest price per day

R416
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Cheapflights insights for Richards Bay car hires

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Richards Bay?

Book your car hire in Richards Bay 39 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R161/day on average when booked 39 days ahead, which saves you 489% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Richards Bay?

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

Avis
Avis
10.0
Hertz
Hertz
10.0
Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0
Firefly
Firefly
10.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Richards Bay?

At Richards Bay, the best time to hire a car is in December, with an average daily rate of just R339. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging R549 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Richards Bay, the best time to hire a car is in December, with an average daily rate of just R339. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging R549 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R371

February

R403

March

R500

April

R403

May

R468

June

R387

July

R500

August

R371

September

R452

October

R549

November

R549

December

R339

Which car hire company has the most locations in Richards Bay?

In Richards Bay, 1First Car Rental, Bluu, FlexWays, and Sixt have 2 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Richards Bay

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Richards Bay known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Richards Bay. Reviews were last updated on 7 February 2026.

Avis

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

8,0

Hertz

1 location
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Thrifty

1 location
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Firefly

1 location
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Bluu

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

keddy by Europcar

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

8,6

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

8,6

Budget

1 location
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1First Car Rental

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Richards Bay, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 February 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Richards Bay?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R766/day when booking a car hire in Richards Bay. The absolute best deal a user found was for R416/day from Bluu, booked on Feb. 3.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Richards Bay for a week from Bluu?

    Bluu offers hire cars in Richards Bay for about R5 360 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Richards Bay?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Richards Bay however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Richards Bay can be found for about R22 973, with the average price for a rental being around R766 a day. Book with Bluu, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 45% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Richards Bay.

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