Car Rental at Pietermaritzburg Airport

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Pietermaritzburg Airport, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Pietermaritzburg Airport
Mini
Suzuki Celerio or similar
Suzuki Celerio
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
First Car Rental
$18.90 / per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$22.37 / per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
$24.59 / per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$30.45 / per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Pietermaritzburg Airport
Intermediate Van
Toyota Rumion or similar
Toyota Rumion
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
$65.96 / per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Premium
Audi A4 or similar
Audi A4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$99.37 / per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Volkswagen Tiguan or similar
Volkswagen Tiguan
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$137.59 / per day
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Standard
Toyota Quest or similar
Toyota Quest
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
First Car Rental
$38.28 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 00:16 on 2024-04-18. 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
$55 per day
Average car rental length
9 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%
Rating
8.0 / 10
Average gasoline price
$1.19 per liter or $4.51 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.10 per liter or $4.16 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$1.32 per liter or $5.01 / 1 gallon

Airport info

Rating
6.8
  • Getting to the airport 8.0
  • Check-in and departures 8.0
  • Terminal facilities 7.0
  • Wi-Fi 4.7
  • Restaurants and car rental services 6.7
  • Lounge 6.7

Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

  • IATA: PZB
  • ICAO: FAPM
  • Name: Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
  • Distance from city: 2.5 miles / 4 km

Top 19 Locations near Pietermaritzburg Airport

  1. Downtown from $18.64 per day
    64.8 km / 40.3 miles
  2. King Shaka International Airport from $15.99 per day
    69.6 km / 43.2 miles
  3. Bloemfontein Airport from $19.08 per day
    401.9 km / 249.7 miles
  4. Johannesburg Airport from $26.37 per day
    444.4 km / 276.1 miles
  5. Tambo International Airport from $17.03 per day
    444.4 km / 276.1 miles
  6. East London Airport from $18.64 per day
    448.8 km / 278.9 miles
  7. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport from $18.79 per day
    478.9 km / 297.6 miles
  8. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from $18.64 per day
    479.4 km / 297.9 miles
  9. Pretoria Hatfield from $19.90 per day
    483.5 km / 300.4 miles
  10. Wonderboom Airport from $19.93 per day
    493.1 km / 306.4 miles
  11. Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown from $19.37 per day
    549.3 km / 341.3 miles
  12. Kimberley Airport from $18.88 per day
    554.7 km / 344.7 miles
  13. Port Elizabeth Airport from $18.84 per day
    660.5 km / 410.4 miles
  14. Sishen Airport
    755.4 km / 469.4 miles
  15. George Airport from $18.82 per day
    898.8 km / 558.5 miles
  16. Cape Town Franschhoek
    1,165.8 km / 724.4 miles
  17. Cape Town Airport from $18.04 per day
    1,212.7 km / 753.5 miles
  18. Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
    1,226.3 km / 762 miles
  19. Downtown from $19.86 per day
    1,226.6 km / 762.2 miles

Map of Car Rental Locations

When are car rental prices the lowest at Pietermaritzburg Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Pietermaritzburg Airport varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day at Pietermaritzburg Airport
$27.81
January
$30.63
February
$37.84
March
$25.75
April
$21.00
May
$26.47
June
$23.20
July
$21.54
August
$29.88
September
$35.84
October
$26.16
November
$30.00
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Pietermaritzburg Airport is May — when rental costs average $21.00 per day. This is 25% cheaper than the yearly average and 45% cheaper than renting a car in March (when prices average $37.84 per day).

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.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Pietermaritzburg Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 20 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days at Pietermaritzburg Airport
4
January
9
February
6
March
7
April
8
May
20
June
10
July
7
August
3
September
3
October
20
November
6
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Pietermaritzburg Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Pietermaritzburg Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car at Pietermaritzburg Airport in December, while they are least likely to rent in in September.
Monthly searches at Pietermaritzburg Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
62%
January
108%
February
138%
March
31%
April
46%
May
62%
June
62%
July
31%
August
15%
September
46%
October
31%
November
569%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers First Car Rental, Firefly, Hertz, Europcar
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars
Lowest price $19 per day
Cheapest supplier First Car Rental

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Firefly Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Celerio 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Nissan Almera 5 2 Medium cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Swift 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Proton X50 5 3 SUVs
Hertz Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
First Car Rental Honda Amaze 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Ford Ranger 4 4 Large cars
Hertz Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
Firefly Toyota Corolla Quest 4 2 Medium cars

Our Customers' Reviews

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January 22, 2021
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Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
First Car Rental
8.4 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Bidvest
7.6 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
$54.69
Lowest daily price
$18.90
Total cars available
89

Top 12 Suppliers at Pietermaritzburg Airport in 2024

First Car Rental
First Car Rental
Very good 8.4 / 5 reviews
+27333865252
1 Pharazyn Way, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
$19 - $187
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:30
Tue:07:00-19:30
Wed:07:00-19:30
Thu:07:00-19:30
Fri:07:00-19:30
Sat:08:00-13:00
Sun:13:00-19:30
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.3 / 4 reviews
+270333866850
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
$22 - $30
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-13:00
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8.2 / 5 reviews
+27333866850
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport (Oribi), Pietermaritzburg, 3201
$21 - $26
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:00
Tue:07:00-19:00
Wed:07:00-19:00
Thu:07:00-19:00
Fri:07:00-19:00
Sat:08:00-12:00
BLUU
BLUU
Very good 8.1
+270333428433
1 Pharazyn Place, Pietermaritzburg Airport, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
$19
Working hours
Mon:07:30-17:00
Tue:07:30-17:00
Wed:07:30-17:00
Thu:07:30-17:00
Fri:07:30-17:00
Sat:08:00-12:00
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.1
+27333866101
Oribi Airport
$24 - $135
Working hours
Mon:07:00-20:00
Tue:07:00-20:00
Wed:07:00-20:00
Thu:07:00-20:00
Fri:07:00-20:00
Sat:07:00-14:00
Sun:13:00-20:00
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8 / 1 review
+27333862077
Pietermaritzburg Airport
$20 - $112
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:13:00-14:00
Sun:13:00-18:00
Europcar
Europcar
Good 7.9 / 2 reviews
+27333862077
Oribi Airport, 1 Pharazyn Way, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
$20 - $115
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:13:00-14:00
Sun:13:00-18:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Good 7.9
+27333866850
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport (Oribi), Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
$32 - $91
Working hours
Mon:07:30-19:00
Tue:07:30-19:00
Wed:07:30-19:00
Thu:07:30-19:00
Fri:07:30-19:00
Sat:08:00-13:00
Sun:08:00-13:00
SIXT
SIXT
Good 7.8 / 1 review
+27112309999
Oribi Airport, 1 Phazaryn Road
$36 - $69
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:30
Tue:07:00-19:30
Wed:07:00-19:30
Thu:07:00-19:30
Fri:07:00-19:30
Sat:08:00-13:00
Sun:13:00-19:30
Avis
Avis
Good 7.7
+27333866101
Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg, 3205, South Africa
$25 - $138
Working hours
Mon:07:00-20:00
Tue:07:00-20:00
Wed:07:00-20:00
Thu:07:00-20:00
Fri:07:00-20:00
Sat:07:00-14:00
Sun:13:00-20:00
Dollar
Dollar
Good 7.7
+27333866850
24 Pharazyn way, Pietermaritzburg Airport (Oribi), Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
$32 - $91
Working hours
Mon:07:30-19:00
Tue:07:30-19:00
Wed:07:30-19:00
Thu:07:30-19:00
Fri:07:30-19:00
Sat:08:00-13:00
Sun:08:00-13:00
Bidvest
Bidvest
Good 7.6
+333862750
1 Pharazyn Place, Pietermaritzburg Airport
Working hours
Mon:07:30-17:00
Tue:07:30-17:00
Wed:07:30-17:00
Thu:07:30-17:00
Fri:07:30-17:00
Sat:08:00-12:00
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