Car hire in Durban, South Africa

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The most popular car rental companies in Durban

Hiring a car in Durban: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyFirst - Car Rental
Most popular carMini, 4-5 doors
Average daily priceSAR 125
Best time to book1 week before

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Durban will set you back around SAR 125 per day or SAR 555 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Durban is an economy SUV. The most popular is Mini, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car hire companies in Durban are currently Firefly and First.
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 Durban is currently December.
On average, around SAR 555. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Durban is SAR 324.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Durban for a whole month is SAR 3,362. 

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 Durban, 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 Durban 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 Durban.
Most places – Durban 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 62 per day. The average price per day is around SAR 154.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like First - Car Rental, Green Motion and U-Save offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated Budget 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 Durban.