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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 4 April 2026.

Most popular company

GREENMOTION

Price of petrol per litre

R20,02

Average price per day

R562

Cheapest price per day

R278
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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 4 April 2026.
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Compact

Compact

R883+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 156+

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Premium

Premium

R1 065+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 169+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R1 156+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R458+

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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 57 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R271, which is about 763% 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 Sixt, offering prices from just R499,10/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at R607,47/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? December is the cheapest month, costing about R407 per day. In contrast, January is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R865. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R865

February

R475

March

R492

April

R509

May

R695

June

R509

July

R424

August

R458

September

R424

October

R644

November

R492

December

R407

What car do most people hire in Mthatha?

Mini cars (Toyota Yaris, for example) are the most popular in Mthatha. Passenger van (Toyota Rumion) 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 4 April 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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Firefly

1 location
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Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

9,5

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,5

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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Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

8,6

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

8,6

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Mthatha, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 April 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Mthatha?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R562/day when booking a car hire in Mthatha. The absolute best deal a user found was for R278/day from Avis, booked on Mar. 28.

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

    GREEN MOTION is one of the most popular car hire companies in Mthatha, offering car hire for around R3 281 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 R14 062. You can find car hire deals to be on average R469 a day.

Car hires by fuel type in Mthatha

Browse car hires by fuel type in Mthatha. Deals were last updated on 4 April 2026.
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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R21+

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