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Popular car types in Pietermaritzburg

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There are, in total, 24 car hire locations in Pietermaritzburg that are operated by 18 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $21/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Pietermaritzburg hire providers:

Economy

Economy

$24+

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Compact

Compact

$21+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$26+

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People mover

People mover

$60+

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Mini

Mini

$24+

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Premium

Premium

$106+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$79+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$55+

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Best car hire deals found in Pietermaritzburg

Mercedes-Benz A-Class$21/day
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Found 09/11/26
Ford Focus$23/day
Ford Focus
Found 09/11/26
Suzuki Swift$24/day
Suzuki Swift
Found 09/11/26

Cheapflights insights for Pietermaritzburg car hires

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

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

Book your car hire in Pietermaritzburg 90 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $18/day on average when booked 90 days ahead, which saves you 28% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Pietermaritzburg?

Looking to hire a car in Pietermaritzburg? Firefly had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $14.76/day. Sixt also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $17.00/day.

What is the best car rental company in Pietermaritzburg?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Pietermaritzburg is Firefly (rated 10.0/10). Bluu (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Firefly
Firefly
10.0
Bluu
Bluu
10.0
keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
10.0
Avis
Avis
8.6

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

Planning to hire a car in Pietermaritzburg? January is the cheapest month, costing about $22 per day. In contrast, September is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $43. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$22

February

$33

March

$35

April

$39

May

$33

June

$33

July

$35

August

$33

September

$43

October

$35

November

$38

December

$36

What car do most people hire in Pietermaritzburg?

Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo Vivo or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Pietermaritzburg. Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Pietermaritzburg?

Both Avis and 1First Car Rental have 2 locations in Pietermaritzburg, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top hire agencies in Pietermaritzburg

Firefly

1 location
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Bluu

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

Avis

2 locations
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1First Car Rental

1 location
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

7.3

Budget

7.0
Good
1 review•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Woodford

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Pietermaritzburg for a week from Firefly?

    Firefly is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Pietermaritzburg. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $135 per week.

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

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Pietermaritzburg check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

Car hires by fuel type in Pietermaritzburg

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Pietermaritzburg. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($17+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

$55+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$17+

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