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Cheap Car Hire in Richards Bay from R354

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 12/7. 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.
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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 22 June 2026.

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of petrol per litre

R27,41

Average price per day

R527

Cheapest price per day

R354
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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 22 June 2026.
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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 R354 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Richards Bay:

Economy

Economy

R411+

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Compact

Compact

R505+

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Full-size

Full-size

R1 484+

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SUV

SUV

R862+

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People carrier

People carrier

R961+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 676+

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Mini

Mini

R354+

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Premium

Premium

R1 314+

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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 R917. Data was last updated on 22 June 2026.
Volkswagen up!R354/day
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Volkswagen up!
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Toyota AgyaR411/day
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Toyota Agya
Found 06/21/26
Citroen C3 AircrossR505/day
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Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 06/21/26

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 40 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R181/day on average when booked 40 days ahead, which saves you 512% 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). Thrifty (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
10.0
Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0
Firefly
Firefly
10.0
Bluu
Bluu
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 R361. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging R656 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 R361. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging R656 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

R591

February

R427

March

R542

April

R656

May

R394

June

R427

July

R460

August

R394

September

R460

October

R542

November

R542

December

R361

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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 22 June 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

Thrifty

1 location
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Firefly

1 location
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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

1 location
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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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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

7,3

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 22 June 2026.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R527/day when booking a car hire in Richards Bay. The absolute best deal a user found was for R284/day from Europcar, booked on Jun. 20.

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

    Avis offers hire cars in Richards Bay for about R3 361 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 R14 406, with the average price for a rental being around R480 a day. Book with Europcar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 56% 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 R473 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 22 June 2026.
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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 (R130+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R148+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R130+

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