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Cheap Car Hire in Mthatha from $23

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Mthatha with a pick-up date of 14/8 and drop-off date of 17/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Mthatha

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Mthatha and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 6 August 2026.
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There are 18 hire agencies servicing Mthatha. These agencies, altogether, have 19 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Mthatha with prices from $23 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Mthatha:

Economy

Economy

$23+

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Compact

Compact

$27+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$32+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$64+

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Mini

Mini

$25+

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Premium

Premium

$94+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$35+

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Best car hire deals found in Mthatha

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Mthatha. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Mthatha with an average daily rate of $39. Data was last updated on 6 August 2026.
Skoda Fabia$23/day
Skoda Fabia
Found 08/05/26
Mitsubishi Mirage$23/day
Mitsubishi Mirage
Found 08/06/26
Fiat 500$25/day
Fiat 500
Found 08/05/26

Cheapflights insights for Mthatha car hires

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

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Mthatha, book about 39 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $16, which is about 50% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Mthatha?

Firefly is currently the cheapest car hire company in Mthatha with deals as low as $10.22/day found in the past two weeks. Avis is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $12.37/day.

What is the best car rental company in Mthatha?

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

Avis
Avis
10.0
Budget
Budget
10.0
Hertz
Hertz
10.0
Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0

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

Planning to hire a car in Mthatha? May is the cheapest month, costing about $30 per day. In contrast, January is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $72. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$72

February

$40

March

$41

April

$45

May

$30

June

$43

July

$44

August

$38

September

$34

October

$50

November

$41

December

$35

What car do most people hire in Mthatha?

Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Mthatha. Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Toyota Rumion or similar).

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Top hire agencies in Mthatha

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Mthatha known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Mthatha. Reviews were last updated on 6 August 2026.

Avis

1 location
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Budget

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Hertz

1 location
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Thrifty

1 location
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Sixt

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

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

1First Car Rental

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.4

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Mthatha, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 August 2026.

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

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Mthatha however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

Car hires by fuel type in Mthatha

Browse car hires by fuel type in Mthatha. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Mthatha. Deals were last updated on 6 August 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Mthatha. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($16+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

$78+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$16+

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