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Cheap car rentals in Durban
KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Durban
- South Africa’s third largest city sits along the coast of the Indian Ocean and is a prominent destination for tourism. The best way to explore the long stretch of coastline and its beaches is with car hire in Durban, which affords you the flexibility and convenience of setting your own travel schedule without being limited by the scope of public transport. Richards Bay (170 miles north via N2) is popular site for canoeing and surfing, while the sights of capital Johannesburg lie about 567 miles north-west via the N3.
- King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is the closest (22 miles) major air transit hub to the city centre and is the most practical location for securing a hire car in Durban if you’re flying into the region. The Car Hire Centre has a good selection of providers, like Thrifty, Dollar and Budget, where you can pick up your reserved vehicle or obtain one on the fly. To find them, follow the directions to the southern exit of the terminal building along Boulevard Road leading to the Car Rental Parking area.
- With a population of over 3 million, Durban is a dynamic city with major maritime, air and road links and an enormous amount of vehicular and cycle traffic daily. During morning or evening rush hour periods and the early afternoon hours, you can expect major congestion inbound and outbound along primary roads (M4, M10 and R102) flowing through the city centre. Additionally, there will be a tremendous amount of pedestrian traffic due to the number of educational institutions and the high volume of visiting tourists from in the city centre from November-December.
- The morning traffic rush in Durban usually begins about 06:00, peaks around 07:00 and eases around 08:30, while the evening rush begins about 15:30 and tails off around 17:30. Areas to avoid during these times are the busy M4/R102 interchange near the Grey Street Complex as well as the massive 165 cross-change between the districts of Berea West and Bonela. Be advised that interior streets are also highly active during weekdays, which will causee traffic delays in many areas.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Durban for $28 or less
- Book your rental car in Durban at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car in Durban
What type of car is recommended for driving in Durban?
For affordability and ease of handling in areas of high traffic, compacts and small economy cars are highly recommended in Durban. If however you are travelling with a party of five or more, then the storage and seating capacity of an SUV or luxury vehicle is more ideal.
What’s the speed limit in Durban?
Unless road signs indicate otherwise, you should observe the following speed limits when driving along streets and roads in and around the city of Durban: 35mph on streets in urban areas, 60mph along rural or secondary roads (R102) and 75mph driving on primary roads and highways such as the M4 and M10. Expect a high number of active static and traffic cams due to the sheer number of road vehicles, especially in heavily populated areas and at interchanges and road junctions.
Where are the best places to park in Durban?
On-street parking is available in Durban, however there are safety concerns with parking your Durban car hire in the city, so using a private off-street garage is recommended for short or long stays. Some offer a flat rate of around 75 ZAR (3.65 GBP) for 24h parking from Monday-Sunday and accept payment via cash or debit/credit card. Others have varying hours of operation with a rate of about 15 ZAR (0.75 GBP) per hour. Several of them are multi-storey car parks that offer designated parking spots for those with disabilities.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Durban?
On average a rental car in Durban costs $31 per day.
How much is the price of fuel in Durban?
The average price of fuel in Durban is $7.39 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $89 and $118, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Durban?
Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Durban.
How can I find car hires near me in Durban?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Durban?
An Economy car hire in Durban costs $35 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Durban?
On average a car hire in Durban costs $214 per week ($31 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Durban?
On average a car hire in Durban costs $918 per month ($31 per day).
Durban car rental reviews and directory All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Avis
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2 locations in Durban
Locations in Durban
190 Ke Masinga Road
+27 31 310 9700
King Shaka Int Airport
+27 32 436 7800
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Intermediate
Budget
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2 locations in Durban
Locations in Durban
190 Ke Masinga Road
+27 31 310 9700
King Shaka Int Airport
+27 32 436 7800
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sept 2023
Economy
Thrifty
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10.0
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10.0
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10.0
2 locations in Durban
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136-146 Florence Nzama Street
+27 31 368 1955
Durban Intl Ap
+27 32 436 3040
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1First Car Rental
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3 locations in Durban
Locations in Durban
206, Dr Pixley Kaseme street, Durban,
+27 313 358 401
Car Rental Concourse 2, Durban
+27 324 360 100
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8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Jul 2023
Mini
Sixt
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4 locations in Durban
Locations in Durban
206 Dr Pixley KaSeme Street
+27 11 230 9999
24 Meridian Drive
+27 11 230 5000
27 Bram Fischer Rd North Beach
+27 11 230 5000
Unit 8 KSIA, La Mercy
+27 11 230 5000
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Anonymous, May 2023
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Woodford
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4 locations in Durban
Locations in Durban
Head Office, 14 Overport Drive, Overport, South Africa
+27 312 078 669
Intersite Avenue, Umgeni, Durban, South Africa
+27 31 207 8669
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6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Compact SUV
2.0 Poor
Ashna, Oct 2023
SUV
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Loren, May 2023
SUV
2 locations in Durban
from$21/dayLocations in Durban
Durban Airport
+27 32 436 0300
Mahindra Durban
+27 324 360 300
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Locations in Durban
Terminal Building, Durban International Airport
+27 31 350 3383
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Locations in Durban
216 Stalwart Simelane Street
+27 313 685 231
47 Victoria Embankment
+27 842 341 118
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Locations in Durban
214 Chris Hani Road
+27 31 461 2050
Terminal Building, Durban International Airport
+27 32 436 5500
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Locations in Durban
216 Stalwart Simelane St, North Beach
+27 31 337 3731
King Shaka International Airport
+27 32 436 9500
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Locations in Durban
Shop B3 12-14 Walnut Road
+27 313 352 570
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Locations in Durban
1 Intersite Avenue
+27 31 207 8669
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Locations in Durban
Car Rental Terminal
+27 32 436 3030
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3 locations in Durban
Locations in Durban
216 Stalwart Simelane Street
+27 31 337 3731
50 Florence Nzama Street
+27 313 373 731
Bld1,kisk2,the Farm,king Shaka Apt
+27 32 436 9500
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2 locations in Durban
Locations in Durban
136-146 Florence Nzama St
+27 31 368 1955
Durban Airport
+27 32 436 0300
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Locations in Durban
206 Dr Pixley Kaseme St
+27 313 358 401
King Shaka Dr
+27 324 360 100
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21 Bram Fischer Road
+27 313 378 602
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One location in Durban
Locations in Durban
Terminal Building, Durban International Airport
+27 315 695 869
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Good to know
Most popular agency | Alamo |
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Most popular car type | Economy |
Average price | $31/day |
Good deal | $28/day |
When to book a car hire in Durban
Everything you need to know for your car rental in Durban
Car rental at airports serving Durban
Durban car hire information
| Pick-up location | Durban |
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| Car types | |
| Hire locations | 45 |
| Airport locations | 17 |