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Cheap Car Hire in Richmond from R2 030

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 Richmond with a pick-up date of 19/7 and drop-off date of 25/7. 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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Popular car types in Richmond

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Richmond and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 4 June 2026.
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medium car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Richmond this past week from 37 hire locations out of 15 hire agencies. Prices for a Richmond medium car hire start from R2 030/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Intermediate

Intermediate

R2 030+

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Full-size

Full-size

R2 126+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R3 247+

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Luxury

Luxury

R2 831+

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Convertible

Convertible

R3 593+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

R2 832+

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Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

R3 009+

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Best car hire deals found in Richmond

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Richmond. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Richmond with an average daily rate of R2 649. Data was last updated on 4 June 2026.
Ford FocusR2 030/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Focus
Found 06/03/26
Ford RangerR2 126/day
5
2
M
A/C
Ford Ranger
Found 06/03/26
Mercedes-Benz C-ClassR2 831/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Found 06/03/26

Cheapflights insights for Richmond car hires

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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 R831/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 230% 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 6.1/10 with 30 reviews). Budget (rated 5.9/10 with 66 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
6.1
Budget
Budget
5.9
National
National
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.8

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 R766. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 222 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 R766. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 222 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

R766

February

R847

March

R1 141

April

R1 059

May

R1 108

June

R1 108

July

R1 222

August

R1 076

September

R1 027

October

R1 059

November

R896

December

R913

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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 4 June 2026.

Avis

6,1
Okay
30 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,1

Value

6,2

Budget

5,9
Fair
66 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

7,1

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,5

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

7,5

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,2

Dollar

5,8
Fair
25 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

5,7

Hertz

5,7
Fair
27 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

7,0

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

5,8

Thrifty

1 location
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Payless

5,2
Fair
8 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

5,9

Comfort

5,6

Overall

5,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

4,3

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Richmond, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 June 2026.

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

    From Avis you can hire a car in Richmond from about R10 521 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.

  • How much is a car hire in Richmond for a weekend?

    For a weekend car hire in Richmond, you can expect the average price to be around R0. Usually a Intermediate hire in Richmond is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Intermediate for July, it will cost approximately R0 per day.

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