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Cheap Car Hire in Richards Bay from R296
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 15/10 and drop-off date of 14/11. 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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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 25 September 2025.
Most popular company | BUDGET |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | R21,10 |
Average price per day | R725 |
Cheapest price per day | R296 |
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 25 September 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 R296 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Richards Bay:
Economy
R336+
Compact
R296+
Intermediate
R301+
People carrier
R534+
Full-size SUV
R917+
Passenger van
R1 298+
Pick-up truck
R477+
Compact SUV
R553+
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:
Toyota CorollaR296/day
4
M
A/C
Renault SanderoR336/day
2
M
A/C
Ford KaR350/day
2
M
A/C
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 R673. Data was last updated on 25 September 2025.
Toyota CorollaR296/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen PoloR301/day
5
M
A/C
Ford KaR336/day
2
M
A/C
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 R173/day on average when booked 39 days ahead, which saves you 426% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Richards Bay?
In Richards Bay, the most affordable car hire company right now is Europcar, offering prices from just R268,70/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Bluu, with rates starting at R340,97/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 Avis (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Hertz (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
Avis
10.0
Hertz
10.0
Thrifty
10.0
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 August, with an average daily rate of just R398. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging R1 055 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 August, with an average daily rate of just R398. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging R1 055 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
R415
February
R432
March
R553
April
R450
May
R501
June
R484
July
R847
August
R398
September
R571
October
R1 055
November
R536
December
R536
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), Full-size cars (Toyota Fortuner or similar), and SUV 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 25 September 2025.
Avis
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
6,0
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
8,0
Hertz
1 location
Thrifty
1 location
Firefly
1 location
Bluu
2 locations
keddy by Europcar
1 location
Budget
1 location
1First Car Rental
2 locations
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 25 September 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Richards Bay?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R725/day when booking a car hire in Richards Bay. The absolute best deal a user found was for R393/day from Europcar, booked on Sep. 21.
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 078 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 R17 475, with the average price for a rental being around R583 a day. Book with Europcar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 53% 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 Intermediate car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in October, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as R948 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 25 September 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 (R36+).
Hybrid
R61+
Petrol/Diesel
R36+