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Cheap Car Hire in Mthatha from R291
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 1/9 and drop-off date of 1/10. 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 19 August 2025.
Most popular company | GREENMOTION |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | R21,14 |
Average price per day | R644 |
Cheapest price per day | R291 |
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 19 August 2025.
In Mthatha, there are 19 active hire locations from 18 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Mthatha in the past week - currently priced from R291/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
R291+
Compact
R344+
People carrier
R652+
Full-size SUV
R1 121+
Passenger van
R1 398+
Supplier choice
R473+
Compact SUV
R612+
Intermediate SUV
R1 193+
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 YarisR291/day
2
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A/C
Suzuki CiazR344/day
4
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A/C
GWM Ora Good CatR362/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 R794. Data was last updated on 19 August 2025.
Toyota YarisR291/day
2
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A/C
Suzuki CiazR344/day
4
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A/C
GWM Ora Good CatR362/day
2
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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 R317, which is about 925% 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 1First Car Rental, offering prices from just R243,20/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is U-Save, with rates starting at R257,82/day.
What is the best car rental company in Mthatha?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Mthatha is Bluu (rated 10.0/10). Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
Bluu
10.0
Budget
10.0
Firefly
10.0
Hertz
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 R440 per day. In contrast, May is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R757. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R458
February
R475
March
R528
April
R511
May
R757
June
R440
July
R475
August
R440
September
R528
October
R599
November
R704
December
R599
What car do most people hire in Mthatha?
Mini cars (Renault Kwid, for example) are the most popular in Mthatha. Economy (Volkswagen Polo) 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 19 August 2025.
Bluu
2 locations
Budget
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
10,0
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
10,0
Firefly
1 location
Hertz
1 location
keddy by Europcar
1 location
Sixt
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 19 August 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Mthatha?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R644/day when booking a car hire in Mthatha. The absolute best deal a user found was for R384/day from U-Save, booked on Aug. 17.
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 R4 036 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 R17 297. You can find car hire deals to be on average R577 a day.
How much is a car hire in Mthatha for a weekend?
R541 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 Economy hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of September, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as R594/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 19 August 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 (R58+).
Hybrid
R65+
Petrol/Diesel
R58+