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Cheap Car Hire in Richards Bay from R343

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 Richards Bay with a pick-up date of 4/7 and drop-off date of 7/7. 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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Richards Bay car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Richards Bay. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 June 2025.

Most popular company

BLUU

Price of petrol per litre

R20,96

Average price per day

R669

Cheapest price per day

R343

Cheapest time to rent a car in Richards Bay

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Richards Bay and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 8 June 2025.

January

R390

February

R443

March

R568

April

R515

May

R515

June

R568

July

R603

August

R443

September

R905

October

R1 065

November

R568

December

R550

Popular car types in Richards Bay

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Richards Bay and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 8 June 2025.

There are 17 hire agencies servicing Richards Bay. These agencies, altogether, have 22 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Richards Bay with prices from R343 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Richards Bay:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

R2 495+

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 232+

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

R1 392+

Compare available car types for rental in Richards Bay

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Richards Bay to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 June 2025.

Small cars

R450 - R1 047

All Car Types

R889 - R1 725

To hire a small car in Richards Bay, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R618/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Richards Bay, South Africa (~R450/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R1 047/day). In fact, February is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Richards Bay. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Richards Bay, renting a small car saves you 51% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Richards Bay small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Richards Bay, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 295/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Richards Bay, South Africa (~R634/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R2 253/day). In fact, March is about 52% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Richards Bay. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Richards Bay, renting a medium car is 4% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Richards Bay medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Richards Bay, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R2 192/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Richards Bay, South Africa (~R1 845/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R2 602/day). In fact, February is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Richards Bay. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Richards Bay, renting a large car is 44% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Richards Bay large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Richards Bay, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 813/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Richards Bay, South Africa (~R1 165/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R2 557/day). In fact, September is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Richards Bay. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Richards Bay, renting a SUV is 32% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Richards Bay SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Richards Bay, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 954/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in Richards Bay, South Africa (~R1 153/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R2 684/day). In fact, May is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Richards Bay. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Richards Bay, renting a van is 37% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Richards Bay van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Richards Bay, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 498/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Richards Bay, South Africa (~R1 612/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R3 738/day). In fact, December is about 7% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Richards Bay. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Richards Bay, renting a luxury car is 17% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Hyundai i10R343/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Renault SanderoR405/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Sandero
Hyundai AccentR472/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent

Top rental agencies in Richards Bay

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Richards Bay known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Richards Bay. Reviews were last updated on 8 June 2025.
Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in Richards Bay, including Bluu, Avis and Firefly. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Bluu

2 locations

Avis

10,0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

8,0

Firefly

1 location

Hertz

1 location

keddy by Europcar

1 location

Thrifty

1 location

Budget

1 location

1First Car Rental

2 locations

Best car hire deals found in Richards Bay

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Richards Bay. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Richards Bay with an average daily rate of R898. Data was last updated on 8 June 2025.
These are some of the most attractive options when it comes to hiring a car in Richards Bay. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Hyundai i10R343/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Renault SanderoR405/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Sandero
Nissan AlmeraR446/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Almera

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Richards Bay, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Richards Bay?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R669/day when booking a car hire in Richards Bay. The absolute best deal a user found was for R320/day from Avis, booked on Jun. 1.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Richards Bay for a week from Bluu?

    Bluu offers hire cars in Richards Bay for about R2 898 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Richards Bay?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Richards Bay however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Richards Bay can be found for about R12 419, with the average price for a rental being around R414 a day. Book with Avis, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 40% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Richards Bay.

  • How much is a car hire in Richards Bay for a weekend?

    R0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Richards Bay. To save money, consider booking a Mini car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in July, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as R0 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Richards Bay

Browse car hires by fuel type in Richards Bay. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Richards Bay. Deals were last updated on 8 June 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Richards Bay. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R45+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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