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Car hire in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

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Find cheap car hire in Pietermaritzburg

Mini

4-5 doors
41
From
$412
per day

Economy

4-5 doors
42
From
$418
per day

Compact

4-5 doors
43
From
$451
per day

Intermediate

4-5 doors
54
From
$635
per day

Fullsize

Pickup
54
From
$1,659
per day

Premium

4-5 doors
52
From
$1,692
per day
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These are the lowest Pietermaritzburg car hire prices we found over the next 30 days and are subject to change.

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There are 4 car hire locations in Pietermaritzburg. Choose the cheapest or easiest now.

The most popular car rental companies in Pietermaritzburg

Hiring a car in Pietermaritzburg: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyFirefly powered by Hertz
Most popular carMini, 4-5 doors
Average daily price$681

Frequently asked questions

The cheapest car to rent in Pietermaritzburg is an intermediate passenger van. The most popular is Mini, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car hire companies in Pietermaritzburg are currently First - Car Rental and Bluu Car Rental.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Pietermaritzburg is currently July.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Pietermaritzburg for a whole month is $11,099. 

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 Pietermaritzburg, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Pietermaritzburg that have free cancellation. 
Yes – you can easily find car hire 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 transport 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, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Pietermaritzburg.
Most places – Pietermaritzburg included – allow under 25s 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 excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $418 per day. The average price per day is around $804.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Firefly powered by Hertz, First - Car Rental and Bluu Car Rental offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated Enterprise as the best overall in terms of experience.
We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Pietermaritzburg.

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