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Car hire in Richards Bay, South Africa

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Mini

4-5 doors
41
From
£15
per day

Economy

4-5 doors
42
From
£15
per day

Compact

4-5 doors
43
From
£17
per day

Intermediate

Pickup
54
From
£22
per day

Fullsize

Pickup
54
From
£36
per day

Premium

4-5 doors
52
From
£56
per day
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These are the lowest Richards Bay car hire prices we found over the next 30 days and are subject to change.

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There are 12 car hire locations in Richards Bay. Choose the cheapest or easiest now.

The most popular car rental companies in Richards Bay

Hiring a car in Richards Bay: Fast facts

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Most popular car hire companyWoodford Car Hire
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily price£57
Best time to book3 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Richards Bay

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Richards Bay that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Richards Bay for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Richards Bay avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Richards Bay, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Richards Bay car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Richards Bay will set you back around £57 per day or £79 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Richards Bay is an economy SUV. The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car hire companies in Richards Bay are currently First - Car Rental and Firefly powered by Hertz.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Richards Bay is currently October.
On average, around £79. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Richards Bay is £76.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Richards Bay for a whole month is £678. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Richards Bay, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Richards Bay that have free cancellation. 
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Richards Bay.
Most places – Richards Bay included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is £15 per day. The average price per day is around £57.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Woodford Car Hire, First - Car Rental and Bluu Car Rental offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated Avis as the best overall in terms of experience.
We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Richards Bay.

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