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Cheap Car Hire in Pietermaritzburg from £10

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 Pietermaritzburg with a pick-up date of 8/2 and drop-off date of 18/2. 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 Pietermaritzburg

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Pietermaritzburg and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 7 January 2026.
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At £10/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Pietermaritzburg in the past week. Out of 18 car hire agencies operating in Pietermaritzburg, there are, in total, 24 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

£12+

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Compact

Compact

£10+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

£17+

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People carrier

People carrier

£32+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

£61+

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Premium

Premium

£58+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

£48+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

£31+

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Compare car hire deals in Pietermaritzburg by type

Here are the best Pietermaritzburg small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Pietermaritzburg medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Pietermaritzburg SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

MG ZS£10/day
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A/C
MG ZS
Found 01/06/26
Kia Niro£12/day
4
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A/C
Kia Niro
Found 01/06/26
Suzuki Swift£12/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Found 01/06/26

Best car hire deals found in Pietermaritzburg

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Pietermaritzburg. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Pietermaritzburg with an average daily rate of £29. Data was last updated on 7 January 2026.
MG ZS£10/day
4
M
A/C
MG ZS
Found 01/06/26
Kia Niro£12/day
4
M
A/C
Kia Niro
Found 01/06/26
Suzuki Swift£12/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Found 01/06/26

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?

For the best savings on car hire in Pietermaritzburg, make your reservation 81 days before pickup. The average price then is just £10/day – about 68% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Pietermaritzburg?

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

Hertz
Hertz
10.0
Firefly
Firefly
10.0
Bluu
Bluu
10.0
keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
10.0

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Pietermaritzburg is January, when you can expect to pay £17/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Pietermaritzburg is June (£27/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

£17

February

£18

March

£21

April

£26

May

£24

June

£27

July

£21

August

£19

September

£19

October

£18

November

£21

December

£19

What car do most people hire in Pietermaritzburg?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Pietermaritzburg are the following: Economy cars (Toyota Yaris or similar), Full-size cars (Toyota Hilux or similar), and Mini cars (Renault Kwid or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Pietermaritzburg?

In Pietermaritzburg, Avis, Bluu, keddy by Europcar, and Sixt have 2 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top hire agencies in Pietermaritzburg

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Pietermaritzburg known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Pietermaritzburg. Reviews were last updated on 7 January 2026.

Hertz

1 location
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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

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Pietermaritzburg, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 January 2026.

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

    From Hertz you can hire a car in Pietermaritzburg from about £62 per week on average.

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

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Pietermaritzburg for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much is a car hire in Pietermaritzburg for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Pietermaritzburg is £0. Hiring a Compact is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Pietermaritzburg. For the month of February, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Pietermaritzburg for as low as £0/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Pietermaritzburg

Browse car hires by fuel type in Pietermaritzburg. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Pietermaritzburg. Deals were last updated on 7 January 2026.
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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 (£14+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

£45+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

£14+

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