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How far in advance should I hire a car in Richmond?

Book your car hire in Richmond 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R804/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 240% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Richmond?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Richmond is Avis (rated 5.9/10 with 33 reviews). Budget (rated 5.9/10 with 63 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
5.9
Budget
Budget
5.9
Dollar
Dollar
5.7
Hertz
Hertz
5.5

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Richmond?

At Richmond, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R689. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 231 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 Richmond, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R689. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 231 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

R689

February

R755

March

R968

April

R968

May

R1 050

June

R1 116

July

R1 231

August

R1 083

September

R1 050

October

R1 067

November

R919

December

R919

Which car hire company has the most locations in Richmond?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 10 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Richmond at 4.

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Top rental agencies in Richmond

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Richmond known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Richmond. Reviews were last updated on 20 January 2026.

Avis

5,9
Fair
33 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

6,0

Budget

5,9
Fair
63 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

7,1

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,1

Value

6,5

Dollar

5,7
Fair
30 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

5,8

Hertz

5,5
Fair
33 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,7

Overall

5,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,1

Value

5,4

National

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,8
Good
25 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,2

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

6,0
Okay
2 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

Thrifty

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Richmond, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 January 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Richmond for a week from Budget?

    From Budget you can hire a car in Richmond from about R4 914 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Richmond?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Richmond check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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