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Richmond car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Richmond. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 June 2025.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

R16,39

Average price per day

R640

Cheapest price per day

R640

Cheapflights insights for Richmond car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Richmond, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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 R837/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 362% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Richmond?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Richmond is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.6/10 with 34 reviews). Avis (rated 6.0/10 with 33 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 R801. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 211 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 R801. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 211 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

R801

February

R819

March

R1 068

April

R1 068

May

R1 140

June

R1 211

July

R1 175

August

R979

September

R962

October

R979

November

R1 051

December

R962

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.

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 30 June 2025.
Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in Richmond, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Budget. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,6
Good
34 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,1

Avis

6,0
Okay
33 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,6

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

6,0

Budget

5,9
Fair
64 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

7,0

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,5

Dollar

5,8
Fair
31 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

6,6

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

6,2

Hertz

5,7
Fair
37 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,8

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

5,6

National

9,1
Wonderful
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,6

Comfort

10,0

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

9,2

Thrifty

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

8,4

Payless

5,4
Fair
11 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

5,8

Overall

5,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

4,7

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Richmond, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Richmond?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R640/day when booking a car hire in Richmond. The absolute best deal a user found was for R640/day from Budget, booked on Jun. 29.

  • 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 477 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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