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Cheap Car Hire in Mthatha from R263
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 Mthatha with a pick-up date of 23/9 and drop-off date of 16/10. 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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Mthatha car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Mthatha. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 September 2025.
Most popular company | USAVE |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | R20,99 |
Average price per day | R446 |
Cheapest price per day | R263 |
Popular car types in Mthatha
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Mthatha and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 17 September 2025.
In Mthatha, there are 19 active hire locations from 18 car hire companies. medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in Mthatha in the past week - currently priced from R263/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
R287+
Compact
R291+
Intermediate
R263+
People carrier
R480+
Full-size SUV
R950+
Passenger van
R1 297+
Compact SUV
R409+
Standard SUV
R657+
Compare car hire deals in Mthatha by type
Here are the best Mthatha small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Mthatha medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Mthatha SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Mthatha van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Toyota YarisR287/day
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A/C
Hyundai AtosR291/day
4
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A/C
GWM Ora Good CatR341/day
2
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A/C
Best car hire deals found in Mthatha
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Mthatha. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Mthatha with an average daily rate of R735. Data was last updated on 17 September 2025.
Toyota Corolla QuestR263/day
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Suzuki BalenoR287/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai AtosR291/day
4
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A/C
Cheapflights insights for Mthatha car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Mthatha, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Mthatha?
To get the best deal on car hire in Mthatha, book about 61 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R312, which is about 898% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Mthatha?
In Mthatha, the most affordable car hire company right now is Europcar, offering prices from just R278,04/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is U-Save, with rates starting at R289,14/day.
What is the best car rental company in Mthatha?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Mthatha is Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Hertz (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
Budget
10.0
Hertz
10.0
Firefly
10.0
Sixt
10.0
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Mthatha?
Planning to hire a car in Mthatha? June is the cheapest month, costing about R434 per day. In contrast, May is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R746. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R451
February
R468
March
R520
April
R503
May
R746
June
R434
July
R468
August
R468
September
R538
October
R676
November
R642
December
R590
What car do most people hire in Mthatha?
Mini cars (Toyota Yaris, for example) are the most popular in Mthatha. Economy (Suzuki Swift) and Compact (Toyota Corolla Quest) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Mthatha.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Mthatha?
Bluu has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. 1First Car Rental has the second-highest number of locations in Mthatha at 1.
Top rental agencies in Mthatha
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Mthatha known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Mthatha. Reviews were last updated on 17 September 2025.
Budget
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
10,0
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
10,0
Hertz
1 location
Firefly
1 location
Sixt
1 location
Bluu
2 locations
keddy by Europcar
1 location
1First Car Rental
1 location
Europcar
1 location
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Mthatha, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 September 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Mthatha?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R446/day when booking a car hire in Mthatha. The absolute best deal a user found was for R288/day from Europcar, booked on Sep. 14.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Mthatha for a week from U-Save?
U-Save is one of the most popular car hire companies in Mthatha, offering car hire for around R3 175 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Mthatha?
Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Mthatha.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Mthatha for a month?
Typically, a monthly car hire in Mthatha can be found for R13 607. You can find car hire deals to be on average R454 a day.
How much is a car hire in Mthatha for a weekend?
R0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Mthatha, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Mthatha, then opt for a Intermediate hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of October, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as R0/day.
Car hires by fuel type in Mthatha
Browse car hires by fuel type in Mthatha. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Mthatha. Deals were last updated on 17 September 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Mthatha. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R45+).
Hybrid
R76+
Petrol/Diesel
R45+