Durban car hires from $20

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.

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.

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.

On average a car hire in Durban costs $31 per day.

The average price of fuel in Durban is $7.04 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $84 and $112, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Durban.

Car hire companies onsite at King Shaka Intl airport include Bluu, Hertz, First Rent, U-Save and Woodford.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from King Shaka Intl airport to off-airport locations include Firefly, Hertz and Woodford.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

An Intermediate car hire in Durban costs $79 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Durban costs $15 per day, on average.

A Premium car hire in Durban costs $167 per day, on average.

In Durban, cars are most frequently hired at Firefly King Shaka Int Airport (28 km from city centre ).