Maitland car hire

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Cheap car hire in Maitland

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Standard
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Most popular car type

Standard

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Maitland car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Maitland with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Maitland?

You should book your car hire in Maitland around 20 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in Maitland?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Maitland are Thrifty (10.0, 1 review), Europcar (10.0, 1 review), and Hertz (4.0).
Thrifty
Thrifty
Rated 10.0/10
Europcar
Europcar
Rated 10.0/10
Hertz
Hertz
Rated 4.0/10
Firefly
Firefly
Rated 10.0/10

What is the most popular rental car in Maitland?

Compact rentals (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to rent in Maitland. Compact rentals in Maitland cost R1 006/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as R897/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Maitland?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Maitland is August at an average cost of R675/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in Maitland when prices are R1 223/day on average, which tends to be 2 298% above the yearly average hire price for Maitland.

Which car hire company in Maitland has the most locations?

keddy by Europcar, Shouqi and Thrifty operate 2 locations each in Maitland, more than any other car hire company.
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Maitland

  • With Maitland car hire, you can take a tour of the wineries in Hunter Valley, which does not have public transport. There are also some great overnight trips around the Maitland area that you can jump in your car and go to. To be able to access certain destinations, you may have to change modes of transport a few times; for example, bus, train, back to a bus and then still have to walk the rest of the way. If time is precious to you, then hiring a car makes sense, as you can get to the destination of choice at the best time and choose a route with a view or a stop for lunch.
  • If you’re planning a car hire in Maitland, you can easily pick up a car from the airport. The airport sits on the outskirts of the city, and it’s a long way into the centre of town. With a hire car, you can throw your bags in and unwind in your own space without waiting around. The cars can be hired at Terminal 1 and picked up/dropped off on site at the airport. There are a few companies who operate just outside the airport, but you will need transport to get to them.
  • For anyone unfamiliar with the road rules with a car hire in Maitland: when you enter a roundabout, you must give way to those already on the roundabout. If you are going left, you stay in the left lane and right lane for turning right; you also must indicate where you are going whilst on and coming off the roundabout. If you are going straight ahead, you don't need to indicate at all. You cannot make a U-turn at the traffic lights unless there is a sign that says ‘U-turn allowed’.
  • Maitland is still growing in population and so a lot of infrastructure, such as roads, are being changed all the time; this means you will find roadworks around. If you are bringing your own sat-nav, you may need to update it to the latest version due to the rapid changes to routes. Whilst driving in Maitland, you are not allowed to text in any circumstance but can talk on the phone if it is in an approved holding device or through bluetooth. If you are caught with it on your knee or near your ear, you will be fined; they also have cameras at traffic lights to monitor activity.
  • Mini hire cars in Maitland are around 45% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Maitland

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Maitland?

    If you’re considering car hire in Maitland, it is fairly easy to get around and most lanes are quite wide, but a small automatic car is easier for parking.

  • What’s the speed limit in Maitland?

    Speed limits throughout Maitland will vary as you move through the city, and you need to observe your speed as there are speed cameras. You can set your sat-nav so it alerts you when a speed camera is coming up; this is handy for those odd cases, for example, when you may be on a double lane road and doing 80 km/h but then you pass a school and it changes to 40 km/h.

  • Where are the best places to park in Maitland?

    If you see a yellow line on the side of the road, this means you are not allowed to stop there for any reason. There are a number of parking options available, and in Maitland, you can find free on street parking on the side- and back-streets. Places like the shopping centres have free parking for a certain amount of time with a fee thereafter.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Maitland?

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

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Maitland?

    A Standard car hire in Maitland costs R1 002 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Maitland?

    A Mini car hire in Maitland costs R534 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Maitland?

    An Economy car hire in Maitland costs R545 per day, on average.

Maitland car rental reviews and directory

 
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Thrifty

10,0

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in Maitland

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Locations in Maitland

21 Melbourne St

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00

7 Enterprise Drive

+61 2 4028 6506

Monday07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday07:00 - 17:00
Thursday07:00 - 17:00
Friday07:00 - 17:00
Saturday07:00 - 17:00
Sunday07:30 - 12:00

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10,0 Wonderful

njabulo, Nov 2024

Economy

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Thrifty staff were good.

1 out of 1

Europcar

10,0

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Maitland

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16 Johnson Street

+61 2 4934 8900

Opening times not available

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Hertz

4,0

Mediocre

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

4.0

One location in Maitland

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Locations in Maitland

21 Melbourne St

+61 2 4934 5333

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00

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Firefly

10,0

Wonderful

One location in Maitland

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Locations in Maitland

21 Melbourne St

Opening times not available

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keddy by Europcar

6,0

Okay

2 locations in Maitland

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Locations in Maitland

16 Johnson Street

+61 249 348 900

Opening times not available

85 - 87 High St

+61 249 348 900

Opening times not available

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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

4,7

Mediocre

One location in Maitland

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Locations in Maitland

16 Johnson St

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

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Shouqi

No score available yet

2 locations in Maitland

Locations in Maitland

16 Johnson Street

+61 2 4934 8900

Opening times not available

85 - 87 High St

+61 2 4934 8900

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Maitland

Locations in Maitland

16 Johnson Street

Opening times not available

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3 travellers who hired a car in Maitland gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.7

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