Cheapflights insights for Durban car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Durban, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Durban?
Book your rental car in Durban 64 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $35/day on average when booked 64 days ahead, which saves you 30% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Durban?
Firefly is currently the cheapest car hire company in Durban with deals as low as $21.67/day found in the past two weeks. Hertz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $22.00/day.
What is the best car rental company in Durban?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Durban is Bluu (rated 10.0/10). keddy by Europcar (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Durban?
Planning to hire a car in Durban? January is the cheapest month, costing about $36 per day. In contrast, October is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $55. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$37
February
$37
March
$40
April
$43
May
$38
June
$41
July
$41
August
$40
September
$46
October
$55
November
$53
December
$51
What car do most people hire in Durban?
Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Durban. Economy cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Durban?
Both Sixt and Woodford have 4 locations in Durban, more than any other rental company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Durban
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Durban known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Durban. Reviews were last updated on 26 June 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Durban, including Bluu, keddy by Europcar and Avis. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Durban, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 June 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Durban for a week from Firefly?
Hiring a car in Durban for a week can be a great option for travel. Firefly, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $153/week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Durban?
Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Durban.
Car rentals by fuel type in Durban
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Durban. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Durban. Deals were last updated on 26 June 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Durban. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($18+).
Hybrid
$57+
Petrol/Diesel
$18+