Car rental in Durban, South Africa

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The most popular car rental companies in Durban

Renting a car in Durban: Fast facts

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Most popular car rental companyFirst - Car Rental
Most popular carMini, 4-5 doors
Average daily price14 416 Ft
Best time to book2 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Durban will set you back around 14 416 Ft per day or 57 922 Ft per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Durban is an economy SUV. The most popular is Mini, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car rental companies in Durban are currently First - Car Rental and First.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Durban is currently December.
On average, around 57 922 Ft. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Durban is 30 913 Ft.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Durban for a whole month is 324 185 Ft. 

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 rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Durban that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car rental 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 transportation 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, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Durban.
Most places – Durban included – allow people under the age of 25 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 deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 6 183 Ft per day. The average price per day is around 13 372 Ft.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like First - Car Rental, Firefly and Hertz offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travelers rated Budget as the best overall in terms of experience.
We search the Internet for all kinds of vehicle rental deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van rental in Durban.