Polokwane

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Polokwane car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Polokwane. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 April 2026.

Most popular company

TEMPEST

Price of petrol per litre

R22,96

Average price per day

R512

Cheapest price per day

R234

Popular car types in Polokwane

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Polokwane and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 28 April 2026.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Full-size

Full-size

R1 570+

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

R1 125+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 658+

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

R1 625+

Cheapflights insights for Polokwane car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Polokwane, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Polokwane?

Book your car hire in Polokwane 60 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R231/day on average when booked 60 days ahead, which saves you 706% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Polokwane?

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

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

Planning to hire a car in Polokwane? January is the cheapest month, costing about R413 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R545. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R413

February

R479

March

R462

April

R413

May

R462

June

R429

July

R545

August

R479

September

R495

October

R462

November

R512

December

R528

What car do most people hire in Polokwane?

Mini cars (Renault Kwid, for example) are the most popular in Polokwane. Economy (Volkswagen Polo Vivo) and Compact (Toyota Corolla Quest) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Polokwane.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Polokwane?

Firefly has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. 1First Car Rental has the second-highest number of locations in Polokwane at 2.

Top rental agencies in Polokwane

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Polokwane known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Polokwane. Reviews were last updated on 28 April 2026.

Budget

10,0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Firefly

4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

9,5

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,5

Bluu

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

keddy by Europcar

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

8,6

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

8,6

1First Car Rental

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,7

Comfort

9,1

Overall

9,4

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,4

Alamo

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,1

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,5

Hertz

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

7,7

Avis

2 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Polokwane, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 April 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Polokwane?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R512/day when booking a car hire in Polokwane. The absolute best deal a user found was for R234/day from Tempest Car Hire, booked on Apr. 25.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Polokwane for a week from Tempest Car Hire?

    Tempest Car Hire is one of the top picks in Polokwane. They can have you in a hire car for about R3 146 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Polokwane?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Polokwane.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Polokwane for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Tempest Car Hire can potentially be 67% below the average car hire price in Polokwane. Check prices and availability for Tempest Car Hire and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Polokwane is on average R13 483 a month or R449 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Polokwane car hire.

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