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Daily Car Hire Rates in Umhlanga Ridge

  • Mini

    Hyundai i10
     
    4 |      
    1 |      
    5 |      
       
    From € 11.87

  • Economy

    Volkswagen Polo
     
    5 |      
    3 |      
    5 |      
       
    From € 13.34

  • Compact

    Toyota Corolla
     
    5 |      
    3 |      
    5 |      
       
    From € 14.81

  • Standard

    Chevrolet Cruze
     
    5 |      
    4 |      
    4 |      
       
    From € 24.33

  • 5 seat minivan

    Toyota Avanza
     
    5 |      
    2 |      
    5 |      
       
    From € 27.54

*daily rates in Umhlanga Ridge based on a 1 day rental (24hr period) and for guidance purposes only.

*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for todays best prices.

Umhlanga Ridge Car Hire - Did You Know?

  • Umhlanga is named after the Ohlanga River which reaches the Indian Ocean near the town. 
  • The name means ‘place of reeds’ referring to the marshy ground around the river’s delta
  • The town was founded in 1895
  • The town’s oldest building, The Oyster Box, was built before the town as a beach cottage before becoming a luxury hotel
  • The town’s prosperity was based on the sugar cane fields north of Durban

Umhlanga Ridge Mini Guide

What is Umhlanga Ridge?
Work on Umhlanga Ridge was begun over a decade ago to provide a completely new and planned area for housing, white collar work and retail opportunities above the historic town of Umhlanga. Construction is continuing today but already Umhlanga Ridge offers great shopping and exciting jobs in companies that have decided to relocate to Umhlanga Ridge. The town has a pleasant, if sanitised, feel to it but combined with a stay in the coastal hotels along Umhlanga Rocks, it is worth the trip to visit it.

Umhlanga Ridge Umhlanga Rocks

How do I get to Umhlanga Ridge?
If you are travelling to Umhlanga Ridge you’ll be pleased to hear that Durban’s International Airport relocated there a few years back, reopening as King Shaka International Airport, otherwise known as La Mercy Airport. Sadly, the airport isn’t fully up to speed with international flights and the only long haul flights available are to Dubai. Travellers from Europe should consider flying into Johannesburg and taking a connecting flight. Once at the airport, travel into Umhlanga Ridge isn’t straightforward with no trains making connections although a bus service does operate locally. Most people choose to rent a car at the airport and you should check car hire South Africa for further details.
 
What is There to See and Do in Umhlanga Ridge?
Apart from the shopping, most of the activities are centred on Umhlanga Rocks and the large resort hotels there. The beach is good for swimming although there is a risk of shark attack. There’s a lot of history surrounding the sugar cane cultivation in past times, several mills have been converted into museums whilst tours of the plantations and the mills are popular.

Umhlanga Ridge Beach

Latest Update from Umhlanga Ridge:

08/06/12 - From the 10th December until just before Christmas, the Umhlanga Summer Festival takes place. It's a great occasion when all kinds of outdoor activities are demonstrated and promoted for young and old and at this special time of year, there's a wonderful warm atmosphere - and not just because it's summer!

Driving in Umhlanga Ridge - Need to know

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    L

    Road Driving Side

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    60kph

    Urban speed Limit

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    100kph

    Rural Speed Limit

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    120kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

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    ZAR  14.71/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

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    50mg

    Drink Drive Limit

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    ZAR

    Currency

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    18

    Min Rental Age

    18

    Min Driving Age

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    YES

    Tolls

Next Upcoming Holiday

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    Friday 21 Feb 2020

    Maha Shivaratri - Hindu Holiday

 

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Umhlanga Ridge is one of the best places for shopping along the Indian Ocean coast of South Africa. Most people fly into King Shaka International Airport and then hire a car for the drive to the top hotels of Umhlanga Rocks, below the ridge that hosts the purpose built retail, commercial and residential centre.
 
If you’re going to do the same and intend to shop, make sure the boot capacity of your hire car in Umhlanga Ridge is capacious. There are plenty of bargains to be had and you’ll need a way to carry them home. If you look at our Umhlanga Ridge car rental page on Rhinocarhire.com, you’ll see the full range of cars for rent at Umhlanga Ridge and be able to take advantage of the special rates we offer.

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