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Economy | $26/day |
Compact | $45/day |
Intermediate | $30/day |
Full-size SUV | $118/day |
Mini | $24/day |
Supplier choice | $36/day |
On average a rental car in Richards Bay costs $27 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Richards Bay found in the last 2 weeks is $22.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Europcar ($24/day), Firefly ($26/day) and keddy by Europcar ($26/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Europcar Richards Bay Airport null (4 miles from city center).
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Richards Bay. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
The average gas price in Richards Bay is $4.80 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $58 and $77, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Toyota Avanza or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Richards Bay.
The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Richards Bay airport to off-airport locations is Avis.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
An Intermediate car rental in Richards Bay costs $52 per day, on average.
An Economy car rental in Richards Bay costs $22 per day, on average.
In Richards Bay, cars are most frequently rented at Budget Richards Bay Airport (5 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Richards Bay costs $186 per week ($27 per day).
On average a rental car in Richards Bay costs $795 per month ($27 per day).
Most car rental providers in Richards Bay offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Richards Bay, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 16 car rental agencies in Richards Bay.
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Richards Bay so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
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.
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Richards Bay Airport
+27 35 786 8100
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7.6 Good
Nov 2018
Pros:
The staff was cery accomodating and my car was ready.Cons:
The attnedant decided to give us an “upgrade” to a ford and thats when things just got bad. The car was not fuel efficient amd all the controls are corky - didnt like the car at all10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2023
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Richards Bay A/p
+27 35 786 1201
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5.6 Fair
Apr 2017
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The guy that checked us in was very nice.Cons:
The hidden fees. We ended up paying approximately $40 more than stated for hidden taxes and fees. Also, we returned the car with a fuel tank but they managed to somehow fill it up even more at an extortionate rate. Makes us wonder if the car was being used after we returned it on OUR rental. I will probably avoid Hertz in the future.One location in Richards Bay
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Richards Bay A/p
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Richards Bay Airport
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Airport, Fish Eagle Flight Crescent, Richards Bay
+27 357 860 001
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Bronze Bar 1
+27 35 786 0001
Fish Eagle Flight Crescent
+27 11 230 9999
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Richards Bay A/p
+27 357 861 201
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Unit 2, 39 Dollar Drive, Richards Bay Central
+27 860 999 500
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Unit 13, McGra Park
+27 35 786 0986
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Richards Bay A/p
+27 35 786 1201
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Richards Bay Airport
+27 35 786 0896
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30 Fish Eagle Flight
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Most popular agency | Budget |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | $27/day |
Good deal | $25/day |
Pick-up location | Richards Bay |
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Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Mini, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 19 |
Airport locations | 15 |
Popular agencies | Europcar, 1First Car Rental, Budget, keddy by Europcar, Bluu |