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Cheap Car Hire in Richards Bay from R361

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 22/4 and drop-off date of 2/5. 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 4 April 2026.

Most popular company

BLUU

Price of petrol per litre

R20,02

Average price per day

R530

Cheapest price per day

R361
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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 4 April 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 R361 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Richards Bay:

Economy

Economy

R407+

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Compact

Compact

R449+

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Full-size

Full-size

R2 053+

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SUV

SUV

R1 057+

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People carrier

People carrier

R898+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 530+

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Mini

Mini

R361+

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Premium

Premium

R1 889+

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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 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:

Volkswagen up!R361/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen up!
Found 04/02/26
Toyota AgyaR407/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Agya
Found 04/02/26
Citroen C3 AircrossR449/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 04/02/26

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 R961. Data was last updated on 4 April 2026.
Volkswagen up!R361/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen up!
Found 04/02/26
Toyota AgyaR407/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Agya
Found 04/02/26
Citroen C3 AircrossR449/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 04/02/26

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 R170/day on average when booked 40 days ahead, which saves you 493% 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 R356. Conversely, January is the priciest month, averaging R611 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 R356. Conversely, January is the priciest month, averaging R611 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

R611

February

R441

March

R560

April

R424

May

R475

June

R390

July

R526

August

R390

September

R475

October

R577

November

R577

December

R356

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 4 April 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 4 April 2026.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R530/day when booking a car hire in Richards Bay. The absolute best deal a user found was for R272/day from Europcar, booked on Mar. 28.

  • 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 R3 089 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 R13 238, with the average price for a rental being around R441 a day. Book with Europcar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 54% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Richards Bay.

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 4 April 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 (R76+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R79+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R76+

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