Durban car hires from $23
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Durban car hire information
| Pick-up location | Durban |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini, Passenger van, Standard SUV |
| Hire locations | 45 |
| Airport locations | 19 |
| Popular agencies | Bluu, Woodford, GREEN MOTION , Avis, Hertz |
Cheap car hire in Durban
| Economy | $28/day |
| Compact | $32/day |
| Intermediate | $30/day |
| Full-size SUV | $85/day |
| Mini | $23/day |
| Passenger van | $131/day |
| Compact SUV | $45/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $52/day |
| Standard SUV | $79/day |
KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Durban
- Car hire in Durban is highly recommended; there are local bus services and taxis, but to make the most of your time in Durban and see all it has to offer, your own vehicle is a much easier option. To save struggling with your luggage on a long bus ride or figuring out how to get from the bars to the beaches and wasting valuable holiday time, you can grab a hire car and save a lot of hassle.
- When travelling to Durban, your flight will most likely land you at King Shaka International Airport (DUR), north of Durban. All of the Durban car hire offices are located in one area, in the car park just outside the airport. When exiting Arrivals, you will see plenty of signs directing you to the hire car offices. Remember to bring your licence, confirmation of your reservation and your credit card to cover the costs of your booking.
- Driving in Durban is fairly straightforward with no real concerns other than what most other cities come with, such as pedestrians in busier areas and perhaps the occasional unfamiliar intersection. Most car hire in Durban will provide you with a navigation system, so finding your way around is made much easier. Generally, the roads are well designed and signed, so having your own vehicle while in Durban is a great option.
- Traffic in Durban can be quite congested in peak times, usually during weekdays from 06:00-07:30 and then again from 15:30-17:30. Weekends are generally not as crowded, but early mornings and late afternoons are the best times to be on the road to avoid locals on their weekend adventures, adding some congestion. The amount of traffic has reduced in Durban over the years and is not as busy as some other closeby cities.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Durban for $43 or less
- Book your car hire in Durban at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Compact hire cars in Durban are around 1% more expensive than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Durban
What type of car is recommended for driving in Durban?
Your car hire in Durban doesn’t demand many specifics, other than a navigation system and perhaps air conditioning. If the plan for your visit to Durban is mainly confined to the restaurants, bars and beaches, a small, compact or economy car should cover your needs. If you are planning a longer trip to other areas or venturing into the more wild side of South Africa, perhaps you might want to consider a mid-size or SUV for a little extra comfort.
What’s the speed limit in Durban?
South Africa has consistent speed limits across its provinces. For urban areas, the speed limit is 60 km/h unless otherwise signed, outside of urban areas the speed limit is usually 100 km/h and all highways have a maximum speed limit of 120 km/h. Private roads or areas like shopping centres or school zones may have different limits signed.
Where are the best places to park in Durban?
There is plenty of parking in Durban, as it is a busy destination on the coast with a lot to see and do. There are many private car parks with varying parking rates by hour or day, and there is plenty of metered parking. The areas by the beaches have ample parking to accommodate the popularity of the area for tourists, surfers and locals, so you should have no trouble finding a spot for your hire car while you explore.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Durban?
On average a car hire in Durban costs $54 per day.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Durban?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Hertz ($23/day), Bluu ($25/day) and keddy by Europcar ($27/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Hertz Durban Airport 4001 (29 kilometres from the city centre).
How much is the price of fuel in Durban?
The average price of fuel in Durban is $7.38 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $89 and $118, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Durban?
Compact (Toyota Urban Cruiser or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Durban.
How can I find car hires near me in Durban?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Durban?
A Compact car hire in Durban costs $44 per day, on average.
How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Durban?
A Full Size car hire in Durban costs $48 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Durban?
An Economy car hire in Durban costs $20 per day, on average.
What is the most popular car hire location in Durban?
In Durban, cars are most frequently hired at 1First Car Rental Car Rental Concourse 2, Durban (28 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Durban?
On average a car hire in Durban costs $376 per week ($54 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Durban?
On average a car hire in Durban costs $1,612 per month ($54 per day).
Durban car rental reviews and directory
Avis
10.0
Wonderful
12 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
2 locations in Durban
Locations in Durban
190 Ke Masinga Road
+27 31 310 9700
King Shaka Int Airport
+27 32 436 7800
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2016
Pros:
Location and clean carCons:
Never sent a receiptBudget
10.0
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
2 locations in Durban
Locations in Durban
190 Ke Masinga Road
+27 31 310 9700
King Shaka Int Airport
+27 32 436 7800
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10.0 Wonderful
Sept 2023
Hertz
10.0
Wonderful
4 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
2 locations in Durban
Locations in Durban
Durban Airport
+27 32 436 0300
Mahindra Durban
+27 324 360 300
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2.0 Poor
Nov 2018
Pros:
I was not sent my reservation so did not use the car. I ended up using another rental company instead.10.0 Wonderful
Sept 2017
Cons:
High price for automatic6.8 Okay
Apr 2017
Pros:
The car was new and comfortable, worked great.Cons:
Pushed the insurance too hard on us.8.8 Very Good
Nov 2016
Pros:
Excellent little car, clean and ran well.Cons:
Agent at pickup was stressed and abrupt not helpful with explanations and the service was very slow. It took over 1 hour to pick up the car even though we were the only customers.Thrifty
10.0
Wonderful
3 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
2 locations in Durban
Locations in Durban
136-146 Florence Nzama Street
+27 31 368 1955
Durban Intl Ap
+27 32 436 3040
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2017
Cons:
Was charged $300 USD for a scratched plastic hub cap. Will be disputing the charge via my credit card, and will spread the word about never renting from Thrifty anywhere in the world.6.0 Okay
Mar 2017
Cons:
We were not welcomed at the car park, in fact we were ignored on pickup and return. Taking a carrolla I expected a decent amount of power.going up hills required frequent use of first gear. On returning the car, we should have received the charges. A week later, I have not seen the final bill.1First Car Rental
8.0
Very Good
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
8.0
3 locations in Durban
Locations in Durban
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme street, Durban,
+27 313 358 401
Car Rental Concourse 2, Durban
+27 324 360 100
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8.0 Very Good
July 2023
Woodford
6.0
Okay
4 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.6
4 locations in Durban
Locations in Durban
Head Office, 14 Overport Drive, Overport, South Africa
+27 312 078 669
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6.0 Okay
Oct 2023
8.4 Very Good
Jan 2019
Pros:
Car was a Kia Sportage, nice car, easy to drive. Staff all helpful and friendly. Would use them again.Cons:
Rear cover was missing in the boot. Wasn't noticed on pickup and only noticed on return. I thought it had been left out because they get stollen or damaged? Cruise control would have been nice to have on the car.2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
Sixt
6.0
Okay
2 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.0
2 locations in Durban
Locations in Durban
206 Dr Pixley KaSeme Street
+27 11 230 9999
Car Rental Building 2
+27 11 230 9999
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6.0 Okay
Aug 2019
Pros:
The staff was friendly and helpful.Cons:
The antenna was missing and the running board was loose.10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
GREEN MOTION
6.0
Okay
No reviews available
Cleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.0
One location in Durban
Locations in Durban
Terminal Building, Durban International Airport
+27 119 756 790
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No reviews available
Tempest Car Hire
7.0
Good
No reviews available
2 locations in Durban
Locations in Durban
216 Stalwart Simelane Street
+27 313 685 231
47 Victoria Embankment
+27 842 341 118
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keddy by Europcar
10.0
Wonderful
No reviews available
3 locations in Durban
Locations in Durban
216 Stalwart Simelane St, North Beach
+27 31 337 3731
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Firefly
10.0
Wonderful
No reviews available
One location in Durban
Locations in Durban
Shop B3 12-14 Walnut Road
+27 313 352 570
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6.0
Okay
No reviews available
One location in Durban
Locations in Durban
1 Intersite Avenue
+27 31 207 8669
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No reviews available
2 locations in Durban
Locations in Durban
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2 locations in Durban
Locations in Durban
Car Rental Terminal
+27 32 436 3030
Serviced By Europcar
324369500
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One location in Durban
Locations in Durban
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3 locations in Durban
Locations in Durban
214 Chris Hani Road
+27 31 461 2050
Terminal Building, Durban International Airport
+27 32 436 5500
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3 locations in Durban
from $30/dayLocations in Durban
216 Stalwart Simelane Street
+27 31 337 3731
50 Florence Nzama Street
+27 313 373 731
Bld1,kisk2,the Farm,king Shaka Apt
+27 32 436 9500
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No reviews available
3 locations in Durban
Locations in Durban
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2 locations in Durban
Locations in Durban
136-146 Florence Nzama St
+27 31 368 1955
Durban Airport
+27 32 436 0300
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7.2 Good
Nov 2016
Pros:
Staff were very friendly and polite. Vehicle was in good condition.Cons:
Although the booking had been made correctly by my company and the card payment details were provided, I had to leave my personal credit card details as security before the vehicle was released to me. I then had to return the following day with my company secretary to avoid being charged twice for the booking. A very inconvenient experience, as this involved a 50k round trip to the airport. The booking was for a SUV, but the vehicle provided turned out to be a 4wd pick-up truck with a hard cover at the back, no luxury features and no built-in GPS system, which was disappointing considering the price we paid.2 locations in Durban
Locations in Durban
206 Dr Pixley Kaseme St
+27 313 358 401
King Shaka Dr
+27 324 360 100
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One location in Durban
Locations in Durban
21 Bram Fischer Road
+27 313 378 602
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No reviews available
One location in Durban
Locations in Durban
Terminal Building, Durban International Airport
+27 315 695 869
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No reviews available
Car hire locations in or near Durban
Good to know
Most popular agency | GREEN MOTION |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Compact |
Average price | $54/day |
Good deal | $43/day |
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