Car Rental in Mthatha

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Mthatha, South Africa
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Mthatha Airport
Mini
Suzuki Celerio or similar
Suzuki Celerio
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
First Car Rental
$13.37 / per day
Mthatha Airport
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$17.97 / per day
Mthatha Airport
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest or similar
Toyota Corolla Quest
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Firefly
$18.01 / per day
Mthatha Airport
Economy Elite
VW Polo or similar
VW Polo
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Dollar
$45.93 / per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Mthatha Airport
Standard SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
Toyota Corolla Cross
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$54.86 / per day
Mthatha Airport
Intermediate Van
Toyota Rumion or similar
Toyota Rumion
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
$65.97 / per day
Mthatha Airport
Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or similar
Volkswagen T-Roc
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$66.04 / per day
Mthatha Airport
Premium
Audi A4 or similar
Audi A4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$84.20 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 05:49 on 2024-04-21. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
$46 per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
60 km/h or 37 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 120 km/h or 62 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%

One-Way Car Rentals in Mthatha

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Mthatha and drop off in another city include:

  • From Mthatha to Cape Town - 35 offers from $19.47 per day
  • From Mthatha to Durban - 35 offers from $19.50 per day

Top 20 Cities near Mthatha

  1. Margate from $16.96 per day
    176.3 km / 109.5 miles
  2. East London from $15.34 per day
    183.6 km / 114.1 miles
  3. Pietermaritzburg from $13.54 per day
    268 km / 166.5 miles
  4. Durban from $13.37 per day
    318 km / 197.6 miles
  5. Bloemfontein from $12.35 per day
    355.6 km / 221 miles
  6. Port Elizabeth from $12.54 per day
    393.8 km / 244.7 miles
  7. Richards Bay from $13.40 per day
    453.2 km / 281.6 miles
  8. Kimberley from $12.19 per day
    484.1 km / 300.8 miles
  9. Ermelo
    573.5 km / 356.4 miles
  10. Knysna
    594.7 km / 369.5 miles
  11. Johannesburg from $12.84 per day
    603.2 km / 374.8 miles
  12. Centurion from $13.76 per day
    634.6 km / 394.3 miles
  13. Pretoria from $14.55 per day
    646.7 km / 401.8 miles
  14. George from $16.89 per day
    648.7 km / 403.1 miles
  15. Sishen
    699.1 km / 434.4 miles
  16. Nelspruit from $15.10 per day
    725.4 km / 450.7 miles
  17. Polokwane from $13.37 per day
    860 km / 534.4 miles
  18. Hermanus from $14.52 per day
    935.8 km / 581.5 miles
  19. Stellenbosch from $13.37 per day
    955.3 km / 593.6 miles
  20. Cape Town from $13.37 per day
    979 km / 608.3 miles

Top 19 Locations near Mthatha

  1. East London Airport from $16.89 per day
    183.6 km / 114.1 miles
  2. Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown from $19.23 per day
    282.2 km / 175.4 miles
  3. Downtown from $13.37 per day
    293.5 km / 182.4 miles
  4. King Shaka International Airport from $16.11 per day
    318 km / 197.6 miles
  5. Bloemfontein Airport from $15.86 per day
    355.6 km / 221 miles
  6. Port Elizabeth Airport from $14.95 per day
    393.8 km / 244.7 miles
  7. Kimberley Airport from $12.19 per day
    484.1 km / 300.8 miles
  8. Johannesburg Airport from $26.19 per day
    603.2 km / 374.8 miles
  9. Tambo International Airport from $16.81 per day
    603.2 km / 374.8 miles
  10. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport from $17.04 per day
    628 km / 390.2 miles
  11. Pretoria Hatfield from $16.11 per day
    646.7 km / 401.8 miles
  12. George Airport from $16.89 per day
    648.7 km / 403.1 miles
  13. Wonderboom Airport from $14.55 per day
    656.9 km / 408.2 miles
  14. Sishen Airport
    699.1 km / 434.4 miles
  15. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from $16.89 per day
    725.4 km / 450.7 miles
  16. Cape Town Franschhoek
    931.2 km / 578.6 miles
  17. Cape Town Airport from $16.11 per day
    979 km / 608.3 miles
  18. Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
    993.9 km / 617.6 miles
  19. Downtown from $14.25 per day
    994.1 km / 617.7 miles

Map of Car Rental Locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Mthatha?

Car rental prices in Mthatha vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Mthatha
$37.62
January
$74.96
February
$33.32
March
$42.14
April
$51.13
May
$35.87
June
$29.04
July
$73.60
August
$26.32
September
$30.20
October
$28.12
November
$29.84
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Mthatha is September (when prices average $26.32 per day). This is 36% cheaper than the yearly average and 65% cheaper than renting in February (when prices average $74.96).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the usual rental length in Mthatha?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in August, the average renter keeps their car for 10 days, and in January, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Mthatha
3
January
5
February
3
March
5
April
5
May
3
June
7
July
10
August
4
September
4
October
5
November
8
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Mthatha?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Mthatha is December, and the least popular is August.
Monthly searches in Mthatha by pick-up date relative to the average
140%
January
70%
February
40%
March
30%
April
30%
May
70%
June
60%
July
10%
August
60%
September
70%
October
80%
November
540%
December

Car Rental Information

Car rental locations 2
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers GreenMotion, First Car Rental, Hertz, Firefly
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Vans
Lowest price $13 per day
Cheapest supplier First Car Rental

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
GreenMotion Hyundai i20 4 2 Small cars
GreenMotion Nissan X-Trail 5 2 SUVs
Hertz Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Proton X50 5 3 SUVs
First Car Rental Suzuki Ertiga 5 2 Vans
First Car Rental Suzuki Celerio 5 1 Small cars
GreenMotion Toyota Fortuner 5 2 SUVs
First Car Rental Suzuki Swift 5 1 Small cars
Hertz Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
Firefly Toyota Corolla Cross 5 3 SUVs

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Hertz
8.2 / 10
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Lowest rated company
Bidvest
7.6 / 10
Total rental companies
13
Average daily price
$45.80
Lowest daily price
$13.37
Total cars available
101

Top 13 Suppliers in Mthatha in 2024

Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.2 / 3 reviews
1 location
$15 - $54
First Car Rental
First Car Rental
Very good 8.2 / 2 reviews
1 location
$13 - $88
BLUU
BLUU
Very good 8.1
1 location
$15
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.1
1 location
$20 - $93
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8
1 location
$15 - $51
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8
1 location
$20 - $102
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Good 7.9 / 1 review
1 location
Thrifty
Thrifty
Good 7.9 / 1 review
1 location
$32 - $69
Europcar
Europcar
Good 7.9
1 location
$17 - $87
SIXT
SIXT
Good 7.9
1 location
Avis
Avis
Good 7.7
1 location
$21 - $132
Bidvest
Bidvest
Good 7.6
1 location
Dollar
Dollar
Good 7.6
1 location
$32 - $69
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