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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 August 2026.

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of petrol per litre

R24,82

Average price per day

R536

Cheapest price per day

R257
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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 39 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R177, which is about 487% 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 Avis, offering prices from just R12,20/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Bluu, with rates starting at R20,52/day.

What is the best car rental company in Mthatha?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Mthatha is Avis (rated 10.0/10). Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
10.0
Budget
Budget
10.0
Hertz
Hertz
10.0
Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0

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

Planning to hire a car in Mthatha? May is the cheapest month, costing about R338 per day. In contrast, January is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R822. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R822

February

R451

March

R467

April

R516

May

R338

June

R483

July

R516

August

R419

September

R387

October

R564

November

R467

December

R403

What car do most people hire in Mthatha?

Mini cars (Class Mini Car, for example) are the most popular in Mthatha. Economy (Class Economy Car) and Passenger van (Toyota Rumion) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Mthatha.

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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 August 2026.

Avis

1 location
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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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Thrifty

1 location
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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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Overview

Cleanliness

9,7

Comfort

9,1

Overall

9,4

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,4

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 August 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Mthatha?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R536/day when booking a car hire in Mthatha. The absolute best deal a user found was for R257/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Aug. 1.

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

    Avis is one of the most popular car hire companies in Mthatha, offering car hire for around R3 916 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 R16 781. You can find car hire deals to be on average R559 a day.

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