Car Rental at King Shaka International Airport

Cheapest car rental rates
Suzuki Celerio
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Suzuki Ciaz
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Volkswagen Polo
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Hyundai Grand i10
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Hyundai Grand i10
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Suzuki Celerio
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Vitz
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Agya
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Vitz
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Vitz
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Hyundai i20
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Volkswagen Polo
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Hyundai Grand i10
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Volkswagen Polo
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Starlet
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Volkswagen Polo Vivo
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Suzuki Celerio
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Starlet
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Suzuki Celerio
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Hyundai Grand i10
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Starlet
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Starlet
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Hyundai Venue
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Citroën C3 Aircross *Model Guaranteed*
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Suzuki Ciaz
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Hyundai i20
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Suzuki Swift
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Suzuki Swift
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Vitz
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Vitz
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Corolla
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Vitz
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Vitz
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Volkswagen Polo
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Volkswagen Polo Vivo
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Corolla
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Honda Amaze
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Volkswagen Polo
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Suzuki Swift
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Suzuki Swift
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Sonet
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Citroen C3
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Suzuki Swift
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Volkswagen Polo
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Suzuki Dzire
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Pegas
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Corolla
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Vitz
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Hyundai Venue
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Agya
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Why book with us?




- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Car rental desks
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Popular one-way rentals
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near King Shaka International Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at King Shaka International Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at King Shaka International Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 19 suppliers at King Shaka International Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport travel guide

Located on the coast of the Indian Ocean, Durban is South Africa’s third-largest city – and one of its most interesting destinations. Known for the diversity of its inhabitants, it has plenty going on in terms of culture and entertainment and is also near a number of beautiful nature areas. These are three of the most interesting attractions in and around Durban:
- The Golden Mile. One of the most famous urban beach areas in South Africa (if not the whole continent), the Golden Mile is the beating heart of Durban. In addition to swimming and sunbathing, the area is known as a serious surfing hotspot attracting professional wave riders from near and far.
- Museums. Museums are arguably not the first thing that most people think of when they think of Durban, but all the same, the city has a few decent ones. These include the Port Natal Maritime Museum which has several historical ships on display, the Natural Science Museum, the Durban Cultural and Document Center dedicated to the indentured Indian laborers that were brought to the area by the British, and the KwaZulu Natal Society of the Arts.
- uMhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve. Taking up a sizable coastal portion north of Durban, uMhlanga is one of the most interesting nature preserves in the area. Made up of a river mouth and a dry forest, this is the right place to see landscapes characteristic of the Durban area, with many hiking trails permitting you to do just that. The drive from the city takes only about 25 minutes.
Top international routes
- Johannesburg
- Cape Town
- Port Elizabeth
- Bloemfontein
- Nelspruit
- Dubai
- Harare
- Lusaka
Main airlines
Kulula.com, Fly Safair, Mango, Airlink, Air Namibia, and British Airways
Terminals
A single passenger terminal serves all domestic and international flights. The upper level is for departures, and the lower level is for arrivals.
Location
Durban Airport is about 35 km (22 mi) north of Durban city center. Motorways N2 and N3 are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of rental car
Car rental desks
Most, although not all, can be found in the arrivals hall.
Services and facilities
You’ll find coffee shops, fast food restaurants, a sushi bar, and a seafood restaurant. There are also shops, some selling local crafts, duty-free outlets in the departures area, and a department store. You’ll find several ATMs, a currency exchange, baby changing rooms, a pharmacy, post office, nail service, observation deck, and Christian and Muslim prayer rooms. Durban Airport is fully accessible to passengers with reduced mobility. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest gas station
Sasol King Shaka gas station at Mdloti Street can be reached in about three minutes and is open 24/7. There are other gas stations on the way to Durban.
Popular one-way rentals
- Pietermaritzburg (109 km / 68 miles)
- Richards Bay (146 km / 91 miles)
- Johannesburg (597 km / 391 miles)
- Mthatha (464 km / 288 miles)
- Pretoria (642 km / 399 miles)
- East London (691 km / 429 miles)
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Airport info
Top 20 locations near King Shaka International Airport
- Durban Umhlanga Rocksfrom €14.35 per day13.3 km / 8.26 miles away
- Umhlanga Rocks (Downtown)from €15.09 per day14 km / 8.7 miles away
- Durban Umgeni Business Parkfrom €15.88 per day25.5 km / 15.84 miles away
- Durban (Downtown)from €15.12 per day28.3 km / 17.58 miles away
- Pinetown (Downtown)from €14.35 per day33.4 km / 20.75 miles away
- Pietermaritzburg Airportfrom €14.35 per day69.6 km / 43.25 miles away
- Pietermaritzburg (Downtown)from €15.58 per day69.7 km / 43.31 miles away
- Richards Bay Airportfrom €15.09 per day135.3 km / 84.07 miles away
- Richards Bay (Downtown)from €14.35 per day135.7 km / 84.32 miles away
- Margate Airportfrom €18.34 per day157.4 km / 97.8 miles away
- Mthatha (Downtown)from €15.55 per day315.4 km / 195.98 miles away
- Mthatha Airportfrom €15.71 per day318 km / 197.6 miles away
- Vereeniging (Downtown)from €14.34 per day451.2 km / 280.36 miles away
- Witbank (Downtown)from €14.78 per day453.3 km / 281.67 miles away
- Nelspruit (Downtown)from €15.89 per day460.5 km / 286.14 miles away
- Nelspruit Riverside Parkfrom €16.34 per day464.2 km / 288.44 miles away
- Boksburg (Downtown)from €19.21 per day468.8 km / 291.3 miles away
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom €13.83 per day470 km / 292.04 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom €13.37 per day470.3 km / 292.23 miles away
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom €13.50 per day478.6 km / 297.39 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
When to book at King Shaka International Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at King Shaka International Airport?
The cost of renting a car at King Shaka International Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthSeptember | Most expensive month March | ||
| Average price €23 | A good deal €17 | Cheapest supplier BLUU | Cheapest car type Small cars |
€18
in January
€21
in February
€24
in March
€23
in April
€19
in May
€19
in June
€21
in July
€22
in August
€17
in September
€19
in October
€21
in November
€22
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at King Shaka International Airport is September — when rental costs average €17.25 per day. This is 26% cheaper than the yearly average and 28% cheaper than renting a car in March (when prices average €23.89 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at King Shaka International Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at King Shaka International Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
1.2 times in January
1.2 times in February
1.2 times in March
0.7 times in April
0.6 times in May
0.7 times in June
0.7 times in July
0.8 times in August
1.2 times in September
Same as average in October
0.9 times in November
1.7 times in December
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at King Shaka International Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in December the average rental period is 13 days, while in August, the average rental period is only 7 days.
10 days in January
8 days in February
11 days in March
8 days in April
10 days in May
8 days in June
9 days in July
7 days in August
9 days in September
7 days in October
10 days in November
13 days in December
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Woodford Car Hire, First Car Rental, SIXT, Firefly, Hertz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €14 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | BLUU |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Car Hire | Hyundai Grand i10 | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Woodford Car Hire | Toyota Starlet | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| SIXT | Renault Kwid | 5 | 0 | Small car |
| Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Firefly | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Woodford Car Hire | Toyota Corolla Cross | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| SIXT | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 0 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Ciaz | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Frequently Asked Questions
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at King Shaka International Airport
Car rental statistics
Top 19 suppliers at King Shaka International Airport in 2026












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