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Cheap Car Hire in Mthatha from R520

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 20/3 and drop-off date of 29/3. 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 2026

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 10 January 2026.

Most popular company

USAVE

Price of petrol per litre

R20,98

Average price per day

R673

Cheapest price per day

R520
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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 10 January 2026.
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In Mthatha, there are 19 active hire locations from 18 car hire companies. SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in Mthatha in the past week - currently priced from R520/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Compact

Compact

R520+

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People carrier

People carrier

R803+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R956+

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Premium

Premium

R1 338+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 351+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R1 452+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R520+

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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 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:

Renault CapturR612/day
4
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Renault Captur
Found 01/09/26
Toyota Urban CruiserR1 031/day
4
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
Found 01/09/26

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 R1 008. Data was last updated on 10 January 2026.
Mini CountrymanR520/day
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Mini Countryman
Found 01/09/26
Toyota Urban CruiserR612/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Found 01/09/26
Nissan Grand LivinaR803/day
5
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A/C
Nissan Grand Livina
Found 01/09/26

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 29 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R248, which is about 728% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Mthatha?

In Mthatha, the most affordable car hire company right now is Bluu, offering prices from just R284,72/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Sixt, with rates starting at R447,40/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
Budget
10.0
Hertz
Hertz
10.0
Firefly
Firefly
10.0
Sixt
Sixt
10.0

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

Planning to hire a car in Mthatha? September is the cheapest month, costing about R413 per day. In contrast, May is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R710. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R446

February

R462

March

R495

April

R479

May

R710

June

R495

July

R446

August

R446

September

R413

October

R628

November

R479

December

R413

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.

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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 10 January 2026.

Budget

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

Hertz

1 location
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Firefly

1 location
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Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,3

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,3

Sixt

1 location
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Bluu

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

keddy by Europcar

1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

8,6

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

8,6

1First Car Rental

1 location
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Cleanliness

9,6

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,3

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,3

Europcar

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Mthatha, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 January 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Mthatha?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R673/day when booking a car hire in Mthatha. The absolute best deal a user found was for R599/day from U-Save, booked on Jan. 3.

  • 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 711 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 R20 190. You can find car hire deals to be on average R673 a 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 10 January 2026.
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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 (R38+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R62+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R38+

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