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Cheap Car Hire in Richards Bay

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Cheapflights insights for Richards Bay car hires

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

Book your car hire in Richards Bay 39 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £7/day on average when booked 39 days ahead, which saves you 75% off the average price.

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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.

Avis
Avis
10.0
Hertz
Hertz
10.0
Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0
Firefly
Firefly
10.0

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

Planning to hire a car in Richards Bay? January is the cheapest month, costing about £17 per day. In contrast, October is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £25. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

£17

February

£19

March

£23

April

£19

May

£22

June

£18

July

£23

August

£17

September

£21

October

£25

November

£25

December

£22

What car do most people hire in Richards Bay?

Mini cars (Suzuki Swift or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Richards Bay. Compact cars (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Nissan Qashqai 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.

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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 12 December 2025.

Avis

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

1 location
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Thrifty

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

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

Budget

1 location
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1First Car Rental

2 locations
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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 12 December 2025.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Richards Bay for a week from Budget?

    Budget is one of the top picks in Richards Bay. They can have you in a hire car for about £189 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.

Car hires by fuel type in Richards Bay

Browse car hires by fuel type in Richards Bay. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Richards Bay. Deals were last updated on 12 December 2025.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Richards Bay. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£16+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

£48+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

£16+

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