Richards Bay

Cheap Car Hire in Richards Bay

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Richards Bay?

For the best savings on car hire in Richards Bay, make your reservation 39 days before pickup. The average price then is just $15/day – about 58% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Richards Bay?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Richards Bay is Avis (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Hertz (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Richards Bay?

At Richards Bay, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $34. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging $100 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Richards Bay, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $34. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging $100 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$34

February

$37

March

$48

April

$39

May

$43

June

$42

July

$73

August

$34

September

$54

October

$100

November

$46

December

$46

What car do most people hire in Richards Bay?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Richards Bay are the following: Mini cars (Suzuki Swift or similar), Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo Vivo or similar), and Compact cars (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Richards Bay?

In Richards Bay, 1First Car Rental, Bluu, FlexWays, and Sixt have 2 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top hire 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 17 September 2025.

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

Hertz

1 location

Thrifty

1 location

Firefly

1 location

Bluu

2 locations

keddy by Europcar

1 location

Budget

1 location

1First Car Rental

2 locations

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 17 September 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Richards Bay for a week from Firefly?

    From Firefly you can hire a car in Richards Bay from about $146 per week on average.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Richards Bay.

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