Cheap Car Hire in Richards Bay from R364
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 8/7 and drop-off date of 10/7. 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 30 April 2025.
Most popular company | BUDGET |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | R22,06 |
Average price per day | R516 |
Cheapest price per day | R364 |
What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Richards Bay?
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Richards Bay 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 30 April 2025.
January
R426
February
R463
March
R593
April
R760
May
R722
June
R648
July
R611
August
R463
September
R982
October
R1 112
November
R593
December
R574
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Richards Bay is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is October. 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 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 30 April 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 R364 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Richards Bay:
Economy
R397+
Compact
R420+
Intermediate
R437+
People carrier
R817+
Full-size SUV
R1 406+
Mini
R364+
Passenger van
R1 990+
Luxury
R2 162+
Compare available car types for rental in Richards Bay
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Richards Bay to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Small cars | R470 - R1 093 | |
|---|---|---|
All Car Types | R928 - R1 735 |
To hire a small car in Richards Bay, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R653/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Richards Bay, South Africa (~R470/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R1 093/day). In fact, February is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Richards Bay. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Richards Bay, renting a small car saves you 49% 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 Richards Bay small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in Richards Bay, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 393/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Richards Bay, South Africa (~R996/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R2 351/day). In fact, November is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Richards Bay. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Richards Bay, renting a medium car is 9% 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 Richards Bay medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a large car in Richards Bay, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R2 295/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Richards Bay, South Africa (~R1 895/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R2 693/day). In fact, June is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Richards Bay. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Richards Bay, renting a large car is 45% 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 Richards Bay, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 932/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Richards Bay, South Africa (~R1 216/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R2 660/day). In fact, September is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Richards Bay. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Richards Bay, renting a SUV is 35% 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 Richards Bay SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a van in Richards Bay, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 979/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in Richards Bay, South Africa (~R1 101/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R2 679/day). In fact, May is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Richards Bay. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Richards Bay, renting a van is 36% 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 Richards Bay van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a luxury car in Richards Bay, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 751/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Richards Bay, South Africa (~R1 683/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R3 901/day). In fact, December is about 4% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Richards Bay. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Richards Bay, renting a luxury car is 28% 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.
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 30 April 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
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Firefly
Hertz
keddy by Europcar
Thrifty
Budget
1First Car Rental
Best Richards Bay car hire deals found
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 R1 042. Data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
These are the best deals we've found on hire cars in Richards Bay. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
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 30 April 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Richards Bay?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R516/day when booking a car hire in Richards Bay. The absolute best deal a user found was for R361/day from Bluu, booked on Apr. 27.
What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Richards Bay?
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Richards Bay from the following companies over the past two weeks: Bluu (R364/day), Hertz (R420/day), and 1First Car Rental (R817/day).
What are petrol prices like in Richards Bay?
The average price of petrol in Richards Bay is R22,06/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R993 and R1 434 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Richards Bay for a week from Budget?
Budget offers hire cars in Richards Bay for about R4 414 per week on average.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Richards Bay for the best price?
Booking early can save you upwards of 88% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 80 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Richards Bay.
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 R18 918, with the average price for a rental being around R631 a day. Book with Bluu, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 62% 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 May, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as R0 per day.
What car do most people hire in Richards Bay?
The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Richards Bay is Mini (Suzuki Swift) based on our Cheapflights data.
Small car hires in Richards Bay
Find small car hire deals in Richards Bay from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Richards Bay cost an average of R533 per day. Price data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Van hires in Richards Bay
Find people carrier hire deals in Richards Bay from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Richards Bay cost an average of R1 329 per day. Price data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Check out some of the best options we've found on van hires in Richards Bay. Be sure to check back often to find alternative deals on van hires.
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 30 April 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 (R45+).
Hybrid
R69+
Petrol/Diesel
R45+