Richards Bay Airport Car Rental Mini Guide
There is a good chance you will be visiting Richards Bay on business as it is not known for its tourist attractions. If you have an important business meeting or after work, want to explore a little of the coast, then check out our low car hire prices in Richards Bay. You will get comprehensive insurance cover, collision damage waiver and roadside assistance all included in the car rental price.
Despite only having one route, travel to Richards Bay Airport is easy. Many international flights land at
Johannesburg’s OR Tambo Airport and passengers can then make a connection flight to Richards Bay. With the airport being just on the outskirts of the city, it will not be long before you are collecting your rental vehicle and in your accommodation.
Cheapest car hire in Richards Bay Airport
Datsun Go
4 Adults, 5 Doors
From 23.07 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 161.52 EUR from 20/03/2023
Renault Kwid
4 Adults, 5 Doors
From 23.08 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 161.57 EUR from 20/03/2023
Renault Kwid
4 Adults, 5 Doors
From 23.36 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 163.57 EUR from 20/03/2023
Suzuki Swift
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 27.50 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 192.51 EUR from 20/03/2023
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 27.51 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 192.57 EUR from 20/03/2023
Hyundai i10
4 Adults, 5 Doors
From 27.62 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 193.36 EUR from 20/03/2023
Toyota Agya
4 Adults, 5 Doors
From 27.78 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 194.49 EUR from 20/03/2023
Kia Picanto
4 Adults, 5 Doors
From 28.29 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 198.04 EUR from 20/03/2023
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 28.79 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 201.57 EUR from 20/03/2023
Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 97.36 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 681.56 EUR from 20/03/2023
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Richards Bay Airport car hire special offers
We currently have 2 special offers for car rental in Richards Bay Airport including;
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Guaranteed 2021/2022-registered car
We guarantee that you are going to get a 2021/2022-registered car at the desk available from
AVIS, BUDGET.
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Pre-Registration available
For faster, easier car hire, add driver details before pick-up available from
AVIS, BUDGET.
Useful to know about Richards Bay Airport
- The airport wants to expand but a village is in the way of the runway extension
- There’s only one route to and from Richards Bay and that’s Johannesburg
- Each year, Richards Bay Airport serves nearly 200,000 passengers
- The airport is also home to a major aviation maintenance facility
- The city it serves is a major industrial centre
Popular car hire destinations in Richards Bay Airport
Best car rental companies in Richards Bay Airport
8.4
No.1: KEDDY BY EUROPCAR,
based on 14 reviews
15 min (average wait time)
8.1
No.2: HERTZ,
based on 243 reviews
25 min (average wait time)
8.0
No.4: AVIS,
based on 202 reviews
22 min (average wait time)
Richards Bay Airport car hire information
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€ 161.49
Average price:
(per week)
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€ 23.07
Best Price:
Per Week
Average prices per day for car hire in Richards Bay Airport
Item | Percent |
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January | € 48 |
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February | € 60 |
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March | € 47 |
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April | € 35 |
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May | € 41 |
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June | € 45 |
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July | € 44 |
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August | € 48 |
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September | € 43 |
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October | € 43 |
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November | € 43 |
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December | € 53 |
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Item | Percent |
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January | € 34 |
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February | € 39 |
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March | € 34 |
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April | € 28 |
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May | € 32 |
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June | € 34 |
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July | € 33 |
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August | € 35 |
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September | € 33 |
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October | € 32 |
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November | € 32 |
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December | € 37 |
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Item | Percent |
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January | € 96 |
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February | € 127 |
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March | € 106 |
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April | € 64 |
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May | € 77 |
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June | € 93 |
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July | € 87 |
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August | € 88 |
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September | € 90 |
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October | € 81 |
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November | € 82 |
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December | € 119 |
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Item | Percent |
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January | € 67 |
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February | € 79 |
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March | € 62 |
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April | € 47 |
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May | € 57 |
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June | € 58 |
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July | € 66 |
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August | € 70 |
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September | € 63 |
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October | € 64 |
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November | € 63 |
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December | € 73 |
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Item | Percent |
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January | € 88 |
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February | € 97 |
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March | € 81 |
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April | € 74 |
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May | € 78 |
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June | € 79 |
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July | € 94 |
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August | € 107 |
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September | € 111 |
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October | € 118 |
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November | € 92 |
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December | € 79 |
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Item | Percent |
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January | € 27 |
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February | € 28 |
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March | € 26 |
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April | € 21 |
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May | € 26 |
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June | € 26 |
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July | € 25 |
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August | € 27 |
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September | € 25 |
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October | € 25 |
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November | € 25 |
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December | € 31 |
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Item | Percent |
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January | € 98 |
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February | € 117 |
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March | € 105 |
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April | € 73 |
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May | € 76 |
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June | € 84 |
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July | € 75 |
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August | € 86 |
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September | € 79 |
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October | € 82 |
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November | € 85 |
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December | € 114 |
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Item | Percent |
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January | € 73 |
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February | € 87 |
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March | € 79 |
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April | € 62 |
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May | € 63 |
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June | € 70 |
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July | € 72 |
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August | € 72 |
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September | € 68 |
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October | € 63 |
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November | € 74 |
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December | € 83 |
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*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices
FAQs about car hire in Richards Bay Airport
How much does car hire in Richards Bay Airport cost?
Car hire in Richards Bay Airport costs as little as €23.10 per day, however the average price across all suppliers for a Mini class vehicle is €28.60 per day. The most expensive car to hire is €192.80 per day from FIRST for a Volvo XC60.
What car hire companies offer sanitised car rental in Richards Bay Airport?
7 car hire brands have committed to maintaining sanitisation measures as per WHO COVID-19 guidelines in Richards Bay Airport, including BUDGET, BIDVEST, SIXT, see the full list
here.
What car hire companies offer sanitised car rental in Richards Bay Airport?
None of the car hire companies in Richards Bay Airport are currently offering sanitised cars as per WHO COVID-19 guidelines.
Who is the best car rental agent in Richards Bay Airport?
Based on recent customer reviews over the last 3 months, Keddy by Europcar EMEA Franchise has the highest customer rating for car hire in Richards Bay Airport with a score of 8.4/10
with Hertz ZA Direct rated second best with a score of 8.1/10
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How much does it cost to hire a compact car in Richards Bay Airport?
Today’s cheapest price for compact car hire in Richards Bay Airport is €217.91 per week from FIRST.
Who is the cheapest car hire agent in Richards Bay Airport?
The cheapest car hire company in Richards Bay Airport is FIRST, with prices for a Mini class car such as the Datsun Go available from as little as €161.49 per week.
How much is fuel in Richards Bay Airport?
You can expect to pay €1.154/ltr of petrol and €1.277/ltr of diesel in Richards Bay Airport. You’ll pay a premium if refilling at motorway services of up to 10%.
What car hire agencies are available in Richards Bay Airport?
We can arrange great deals on car hire in Richards Bay Airport with leading car hire companies such as AVIS, BLUU CAR RENTAL, BUDGET, EUROPCAR, FIREFLY POWERED BY HERTZ, FIRST, HERTZ, KEDDY BY EUROPCAR as well as reputable, local car hire companies.
What type of car can I hire in Richards Bay Airport?
We can arrange Compact, Economy, Fullsize, Intermediate, Intermediate Elite, Mini, Premium, Premium Elite, Standard and Standard Elite class rental cars in Richards Bay Airport.
How much does it cost to hire a convertible car in Richards Bay Airport?
We don’t currently have any convertible cars to hire in Richards Bay Airport, but we are working in it and please check dates for future rentals.
The price at the moment for a convertible rental car in Richards Bay Airport is € per week from for a .
Do you have a discount code for car hire in Richards Bay Airport?
We don’t have any discount codes for car hire in Richards Bay Airport at the moment, however FIRST rates start from just €161.49 per week. If you’ve found a cheaper price than €161.49 from FIRST in Richards Bay - Airport or any other rental agent, let us know and we’ll do our best to beat it.
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Richards Bay Airport?
The cheapest price to hire a car for a week in Richards Bay Airport is €161.70 per week with an average price of €200.20 per week across all car hire companies.
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Information about the car hire agents in Richards Bay Airport
Telephone numbers for popular car hire companies in
Richards Bay Airport
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First (tel: +27 35 786 0001 / 073 363 4530)
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Europcar (tel: (035) 786-0896 )
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Bluu car rental (tel: 27-35-7860986)
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Keddy by europcar (tel: 27 3 57860896)
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Thrifty (tel: +27 (0) 35 786 1404 /'+27 (0) 71 657 4686 )
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Hertz (tel: 072 539 0678)
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Firefly powered by hertz (tel: 072 539 0678)
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Budget (tel: 27 35 786 8100)
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Avis (tel: 27 35 786 8100)
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Sixt (tel: +27-112309999)
Pick-up locations for car hire companies in
Richards Bay Airport
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First (Unit 13, McGra Park, , 01 Bronze Street,, Richards Bay, 2880, KWAZULU NATAL)
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Europcar (Airport Building,, Richards Bay , 3900, KZN)
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Bluu car rental (Richards Bay International Apt, Richards Bay, 3900)
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Keddy by europcar (RICHARDS BAY AIRPORT, RICHARDS BAY, 3900, KZN)
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Thrifty (1 Richards Bay Airport road, Fish Eagle Road, Birdswood, Richards Bay, KZN)
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Hertz (Richards Bay Airport, Birdswood, 3900)
Car hire company ratings in
Richards Bay Airport
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Keddy by Europcar EMEA Franchise: Rated 8.4/10 from 6 reviews
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Hertz ZA Direct: Rated 8.1/10 from 59 reviews
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Firefly ZA Direct: Rated 8.0/10 from 23 reviews
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Avis Europe Franchise: Rated 8.0/10 from 34 reviews
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Budget EMEA Franchise: Rated 8.0/10 from 28 reviews
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Europcar Direct: Rated 7.9/10 from 46 reviews