Car hire in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

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The most popular car rental companies in Pietermaritzburg

Hiring a car in Pietermaritzburg: Fast facts

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Most popular car hire companyFirefly powered by Hertz
Most popular carMini, 4-5 doors
Average daily priceSAR 107
Best time to book3 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Pietermaritzburg will set you back around SAR 107 per day or SAR 721 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Pietermaritzburg is a compact SUV. The most popular is Mini, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car hire companies in Pietermaritzburg are currently Firefly powered by Hertz and Firefly.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Pietermaritzburg is currently April.
On average, around SAR 721. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Pietermaritzburg is SAR 512.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Pietermaritzburg for a whole month is SAR 1,805. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Pietermaritzburg, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Pietermaritzburg that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Pietermaritzburg.
Most places – Pietermaritzburg included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is SAR 88 per day. The average price per day is around SAR 133.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Firefly powered by Hertz, First - Car Rental and Hertz offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated First as the best overall in terms of experience.
We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Pietermaritzburg.