Car Rental in Potchefstroom

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Potchefstroom, South Africa
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Cheapest car rental rates

Potchefstroom Baillie Park
Mini
Kia Picanto or similar
Kia Picanto
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
$18.15 per day
Potchefstroom Baillie Park
Economy
Volkswagen Polo Vivo or similar
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Avis
$22.34 per day
Downtown
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest or similar
Toyota Corolla Quest
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$26.50 per day
Downtown
Intermediate Monospace
Toyota Rumion or similar
Toyota Rumion
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$62.30 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Downtown
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$32.43 per day
Downtown
Standard SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
Toyota Corolla Cross
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$59.24 per day
Potchefstroom Baillie Park
Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux or similar
Toyota Hilux
  • 4
  • 4
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$84.38 per day
Downtown
Premium Van
VW Kombi or similar
VW Kombi
  • 8
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$86.51 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:54 PM on 2/1/25. 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
$49 per day
Average car rental length
9 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%
Rating
10.0 / 10
Average gas price
$1.18 per liter or $4.45 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.12 per liter or $4.26 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.45 per liter or $5.47 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Potchefstroom

  1. Johannesburg from $12.93 per day
    129.5 km / 80.5 miles away
  2. Centurion from $15.59 per day
    143 km / 88.9 miles away
  3. Pretoria from $17.01 per day
    154.9 km / 96.3 miles away
  4. Bloemfontein from $17.57 per day
    278 km / 172.7 miles away
  5. Ermelo
    287.7 km / 178.8 miles away
  6. Kimberley from $17.01 per day
    328.2 km / 203.9 miles away
  7. Polokwane from $15.06 per day
    395.7 km / 245.9 miles away
  8. Sishen
    419.2 km / 260.5 miles away
  9. Nelspruit from $14.29 per day
    426 km / 264.7 miles away
  10. Pietermaritzburg from $17.04 per day
    461 km / 286.5 miles away
  11. Durban from $14.31 per day
    510.1 km / 317 miles away
  12. Richards Bay from $17.21 per day
    541.6 km / 336.5 miles away
  13. Margate from $12.88 per day
    560.5 km / 348.3 miles away
  14. Mthatha from $22.09 per day
    561 km / 348.6 miles away
  15. East London from $18.91 per day
    708.6 km / 440.3 miles away
  16. Port Elizabeth from $18.56 per day
    823.1 km / 511.5 miles away
  17. George from $18.55 per day
    930.3 km / 578.1 miles away
  18. Stellenbosch from $21.72 per day
    1,128 km / 700.9 miles away
  19. Hermanus from $22.45 per day
    1,141.3 km / 709.2 miles away
  20. Cape Town from $14.17 per day
    1,147.5 km / 713 miles away

Top 19 locations near Potchefstroom

  1. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport from $17.43 per day
    117.7 km / 73.1 miles away
  2. Johannesburg Airport from $21.94 per day
    129.5 km / 80.5 miles away
  3. Tambo International Airport from $16.99 per day
    129.5 km / 80.5 miles away
  4. Pretoria Hatfield from $18.01 per day
    154.9 km / 96.3 miles away
  5. Wonderboom Airport from $18.08 per day
    161.2 km / 100.2 miles away
  6. Bloemfontein Airport from $17.57 per day
    278 km / 172.7 miles away
  7. Kimberley Airport from $17.01 per day
    328.2 km / 203.9 miles away
  8. Sishen Airport
    419.2 km / 260.5 miles away
  9. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from $17.54 per day
    426 km / 264.7 miles away
  10. King Shaka International Airport from $14.31 per day
    510.1 km / 317 miles away
  11. Downtown from $20.15 per day
    520.9 km / 323.7 miles away
  12. East London Airport from $18.91 per day
    708.6 km / 440.3 miles away
  13. Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown from $33.40 per day
    738.4 km / 458.8 miles away
  14. Port Elizabeth Airport from $18.78 per day
    823.1 km / 511.5 miles away
  15. George Airport from $18.55 per day
    930.3 km / 578.1 miles away
  16. Cape Town Franschhoek
    1,108.4 km / 688.7 miles away
  17. Cape Town Airport from $21.50 per day
    1,147.5 km / 713 miles away
  18. Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
    1,155.7 km / 718.1 miles away
  19. Downtown from $21.91 per day
    1,156.4 km / 718.6 miles away

Map of car rental locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Potchefstroom?

Car rental prices in Potchefstroom vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Potchefstroom
$20.81
January
February
$30.26
March
$25.67
April
$27.09
May
$26.19
June
$19.83
July
August
September
October
November
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Potchefstroom is July (when prices average $19.83 per day). This is 21% cheaper than the yearly average and 34% cheaper than renting in March (when prices average $30.26).

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’s the usual rental length in Potchefstroom?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in July, the average renter keeps their car for 14 days, and in March, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Potchefstroom
7
January
February
1
March
4
April
3
May
5
June
14
July
August
September
October
November
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Potchefstroom?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Potchefstroom is July, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Potchefstroom by pick-up date relative to the average
46%
January
February
46%
March
92%
April
46%
May
46%
June
323%
July
August
September
October
November
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 2
Popular suppliers Hertz, Dollar
Popular car categories Small cars
Lowest price $18 per day
Cheapest supplier Europcar

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Hertz Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
Hertz Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
Dollar Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

South Africa
Suzuki Swift
5/11/24
Business trip

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Hertz
8.2 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
FOX
7.5 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
$48.98
Lowest daily price
$18.15
Total cars available
38

Top 11 suppliers in Potchefstroom in 2025

Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
1 location
$22 - $91
BLUU
BLUU
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
1 location
$22 - $91
Budget
Budget
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
1 location
$22 - $91
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
1 location
$18 - $92
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
1 location
$18 - $92
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
1 location
$18 - $92
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
1 location
$22 - $137
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.8 / 1 review
1 location
$22 - $137
Bidvest
Bidvest
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
$22 - $137
Avis
Avis
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
$22 - $115
FOX
FOX
Average 7.5 / 0 reviews
1 location
$22 - $115

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