Richards Bay car hire

On average a car hire in Richards Bay costs R574 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at 1First Car Rental (R275/day), Hertz (R300/day) and Budget (R313/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at 1First Car Rental Airport, Fish Eagle Flight Crescent, Richards Bay 3900 (7 kilometres from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Richards Bay is R90,59 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 087 and R1 449, depending on the car size.

Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Richards Bay.

Car hire companies onsite at Richards Bay airport include Budget, Europcar, Avis, Hertz, Firefly, Bluu, 1First Car Rental and Sixt.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Richards Bay airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, Avis, Hertz, Firefly and Sixt.

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

An Economy car hire in Richards Bay costs R480 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Richards Bay costs R561 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Richards Bay costs R650 per day, on average.

In Richards Bay, cars are most frequently hired at Budget Richards Bay Airport (8 km from city centre ).

On average a car hire in Richards Bay costs R4 021 per week (R574 per day).

On average a car hire in Richards Bay costs R17 233 per month (R574 per day).

The type of vehicle you decide for your car hire in Richards Bay depends on the type of trip you’re planning to take. For simply driving around in the town, you'll only need a smaller car model to get you from point A to point B. However, for excursions in outlying areas, you may need a bigger vehicle that can cope with dirt roads and slightly rougher terrain. If you plan on travelling with your family or a group of friends, consider hiring a vehicle that can accommodate your group’s luggage.

Richards Bay is a city in South Africa, so the national road rules apply. If you are driving in residential areas, you need to stick to the speed limit of 60 km/h (37 mph). However, surrounding roads in Richards Bay have a speed limit of 80 km/h (50 mph). On the highways going into Richards Bay between other surrounding cities, speed limits can be up to 120 km/h (75 mph). Mobile speed cameras are prominent in the area, so drivers should take extra care to avoid speeding fines, which will be billed to you by your chosen car hire company.

If you’re planning to book accommodation in Richards Bay, it’s advisable to check if there is off-street parking on offer. This will help to mitigate any risks associated with damage to the vehicle and theft. There are also several car parks in Richards Bay you can choose from when out and about, particularly when you’re at the beach. These include Alkantstrand Beach Parking and the corner of Launder & Davidson Lanes. The local shopping outlets have designated car parks that are safe to park in while you get supplies. Parking in Richards Bay should not cost you more than 25 ZAR (about 1 GBP) per day.