Cheap Car Hire in Richards Bay from R374
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 Richards Bay with a pick-up date of 4/7 and drop-off date of 7/7. 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.
Richards Bay car hires in 2025
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 14 kesäkuu 2025.
Most popular company | BLUU |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | R20,99 |
Average price per day | R846 |
Cheapest price per day | R374 |
Popular car types in Richards Bay
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Richards Bay and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 14 kesäkuu 2025.
There are 17 hire agencies servicing Richards Bay. These agencies, altogether, have 22 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Richards Bay with prices from R374 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Richards Bay:
Economy
R406+
Compact
R449+
Intermediate
R446+
People carrier
R758+
Full-size SUV
R1 689+
Mini
R370+
Passenger van
R1 628+
Pick-up truck
R1 376+
Compare car hire deals in Richards Bay by type
Here are the best Richards Bay small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Richards Bay medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Richards Bay SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Richards Bay van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Best car hire deals found in Richards Bay
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Richards Bay. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Richards Bay with an average daily rate of R868. Data was last updated on 14 kesäkuu 2025.
These are some of the most attractive options when it comes to hiring a car in Richards Bay. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
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 69 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R215/day on average when booked 69 days ahead, which saves you 542% off the usual average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Richards Bay?
In Richards Bay, the most affordable car hire company right now is Bluu, offering prices from just R282,54/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is 1First Car Rental, with rates starting at R311,42/day.
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 Bluu (rated 10.0/10). Avis (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Richards Bay?
At Richards Bay, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R395. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging R1 076 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 January, with an average daily rate of just R395. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging R1 076 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
R395
February
R448
March
R574
April
R520
May
R520
June
R574
July
R610
August
R448
September
R915
October
R1 076
November
R574
December
R556
What car do most people hire in Richards Bay?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Richards Bay are the following: Mini cars (Suzuki Swift or similar), Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo Vivo or similar), and Full-size cars (Toyota Fortuner or similar).
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.
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 14 kesäkuu 2025.
Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in Richards Bay, including Bluu, Avis and Firefly. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.
Bluu
Avis
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Overall
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Firefly
Hertz
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Thrifty
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1First Car Rental
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 14 kesäkuu 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Richards Bay?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R846/day when booking a car hire in Richards Bay. The absolute best deal a user found was for R359/day from Bluu, booked on Jun. 8.
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 R2 927 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 R12 544, with the average price for a rental being around R418 a day. Book with Bluu, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 31% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Richards Bay.
How much is a car hire in Richards Bay for a weekend?
R0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Richards Bay. To save money, consider booking a Mini car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in July, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as R0 per day.
Car hires by fuel type in Richards Bay
Browse car hires by fuel type in Richards Bay. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Richards Bay. Deals were last updated on 14 kesäkuu 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Richards Bay. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R44+).
Hybrid
R85+
Petrol/Diesel
R44+