Car Rental in Durban (Downtown)
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Cheapest car rental rates
Mini
Suzuki Celerio or similar
$15.22 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest or similar
$27.32 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
$74.83 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Intermediate SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
$77.53 per day
Full-size SUV
Haval H6 or similar
$59.08 per day
Luxury Van
VW Kombi or similar
$83.90 per day
Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or similar
$95.12 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 1:11 AM on 2/13/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
$56 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
60 km/h or 37 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 120 km/h or 62 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.28 per liter or $4.84 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.15 per liter or $4.34 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.44 per liter or $5.46 per gallon
Top 18 locations near Downtown
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28.3 km / 17.6 miles away
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465.4 km / 289.2 miles away
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466.3 km / 289.7 miles away
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495.5 km / 307.9 miles away
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495.5 km / 307.9 miles away
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497 km / 308.8 miles away
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531.3 km / 330.1 miles away
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533 km / 331.2 miles away
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542.3 km / 337 miles away
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575.2 km / 357.4 miles away
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618.2 km / 384.1 miles away
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686.7 km / 426.7 miles away
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819.9 km / 509.5 miles away
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937.3 km / 582.4 miles away
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1,210.6 km / 752.2 miles away
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1,257.8 km / 781.6 miles away
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1,271.8 km / 790.3 miles away
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1,272.2 km / 790.5 miles away
Map of car rental locations
When are car rental prices the lowest in Durban (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Durban (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Durban (Downtown)
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Durban (Downtown) is September — when rental costs average $14.69 per day. This is 58% cheaper than the yearly average and 81% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $77.22 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.
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.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Durban (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 11 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 1 days.
Average number of rental days in Durban (Downtown)
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Durban (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Durban (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in April.
Monthly searches in Durban (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, Keddy, Avis |
| Popular car categories | Small cars |
| Lowest price | $14 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Avis | Renault Kwid | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Toyota Starlet | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
First Car Rental
8.3 / 10
Lowest-rated company
FOX
7.5 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$55.87
Lowest daily price
$13.94
Total cars available
81
Top 8 suppliers in Durban (Downtown) in 2025
+27313358401
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001, Durban
$15 - $113
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 18:00
Tue:
07:00 - 18:00
Wed:
07:00 - 18:00
Thu:
07:00 - 18:00
Fri:
07:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Hertz
+270313352570
Hilton Hotel, Shop B3, 12-14 Walnut Road, Durban 4001
$15 - $113
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 18:00
Tue:
07:30 - 18:00
Wed:
07:30 - 18:00
Thu:
07:30 - 18:00
Fri:
07:30 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Sun:
08:00 - 13:00
+27313373731
Medscheme Building, 67 KE Masinga Rd, Durban Central, Durban, 4001
$25 - $160
Working hours
Mon:
06:30 - 19:30
Tue:
06:30 - 19:30
Wed:
06:30 - 19:30
Thu:
06:30 - 19:30
Fri:
06:30 - 19:30
Sat:
10:00 - 16:00
Sun:
09:00 - 19:00
Firefly
+270313352570
Hilton Hotel, Shop B3, 12-14 Walnut Road, Durban 4001
$25 - $160
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 18:00
Tue:
07:30 - 18:00
Wed:
07:30 - 18:00
Thu:
07:30 - 18:00
Fri:
07:30 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Sun:
08:00 - 13:00
SIXT
+27112305000
and, Cnr Bram Fischer, Prince Alfred St, North Beach, Durban, 4063
$14 - $116
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Keddy
+27313373731
67 Ke Masinga Road
$24 - $156
Working hours
Mon:
06:30 - 19:30
Tue:
06:30 - 19:30
Wed:
06:30 - 19:30
Thu:
06:30 - 19:30
Fri:
06:30 - 19:30
Sat:
10:00 - 16:00
Sun:
09:00 - 19:00
Avis
27313109700
190 Ke Masinga Road
$22 - $127
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 12:00
Sun:
09:00 - 12:00
FOX
+27313373731
67 Ke Masinga Road
$22 - $127
Working hours
Mon:
06:30 - 19:30
Tue:
06:30 - 19:30
Wed:
06:30 - 19:30
Thu:
06:30 - 19:30
Fri:
06:30 - 19:30
Sat:
10:00 - 16:00
Sun:
09:00 - 19:00
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