Car hire at Durban King Shaka Intl Airport

The legal driving age in South Africa is 18 years old, though most car hire companies require you to be at least 21 and have held your licence for at least a year. If you have an Australian driving licence, it’s advised you bring an international driving licence as well. Bear in mind that if you're younger than 25 years old, some car hire companies will add a young driver surcharge on top of the standard cost. Hire agencies will require a valid ID document, usually a passport, and a valid credit card in your name. If your booking was paid for online, the credit card used and the owner of it must be present when picking up the car. You will not be able to use the credit card of someone who isn't present.

There is a wide range of car hire companies operating from King Shaka International Airport, and they're all located in the car hire centre outside. Once you've made your way through the luggage claim and headed into the arrivals hall, you'll need to make your way outside to the P4 pick-up parking area. Walk into the P4 area and turn right. The dedicated car hire parking area is located behind Intercontinental Hotel. This is where you'll fill out the forms with the company you choose, inspect the car and be given the keys.

The car hire centre at the airport is home to basic amenities like toilets and a waiting area. Most of the main amenities are located inside the airport terminal. If you need to grab a bite to eat or exchange or withdraw money, you'll want to do this inside the airport before leaving.  

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Hertz (R280/day), Bluu (R284/day) and U-Save (R352/day).

On average a car hire at Durban King Shaka Intl airport costs R592 per day.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Durban King Shaka Intl airport to off-airport locations include Sixt, Hertz, Europcar, Tempest Car Hire, Avis, and Woodford.