Durban car rentals

Driver's age: 26-65

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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Durban

  • South Africa’s third largest city sits along the coast of the Indian Ocean and is a prominent destination for tourism. The best way to explore the long stretch of coastline and its beaches is with car hire in Durban, which affords you the flexibility and convenience of setting your own travel schedule without being limited by the scope of public transport. Richards Bay (170 miles north via N2) is popular site for canoeing and surfing, while the sights of capital Johannesburg lie about 567 miles north-west via the N3.
  • King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is the closest (22 miles) major air transit hub to the city centre and is the most practical location for securing a hire car in Durban if you’re flying into the region. The Car Hire Centre has a good selection of providers, like Thrifty, Dollar and Budget, where you can pick up your reserved vehicle or obtain one on the fly. To find them, follow the directions to the southern exit of the terminal building along Boulevard Road leading to the Car Rental Parking area.
  • With a population of over 3 million, Durban is a dynamic city with major maritime, air and road links and an enormous amount of vehicular and cycle traffic daily. During morning or evening rush hour periods and the early afternoon hours, you can expect major congestion inbound and outbound along primary roads (M4, M10 and R102) flowing through the city centre. Additionally, there will be a tremendous amount of pedestrian traffic due to the number of educational institutions and the high volume of visiting tourists from in the city centre from November-December.
  • The morning traffic rush in Durban usually begins about 06:00, peaks around 07:00 and eases around 08:30, while the evening rush begins about 15:30 and tails off around 17:30. Areas to avoid during these times are the busy M4/R102 interchange near the Grey Street Complex as well as the massive 165 cross-change between the districts of Berea West and Bonela. Be advised that interior streets are also highly active during weekdays, which will causee traffic delays in many areas.
  • Book your rental car in Durban at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Intermediate rental cars in Durban are around 49% cheaper than other car types, on average
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FAQs about renting a car in Durban

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Durban?

    For affordability and ease of handling in areas of high traffic, compacts and small economy cars are highly recommended in Durban. If however you are travelling with a party of five or more, then the storage and seating capacity of an SUV or luxury vehicle is more ideal.

  • What’s the speed limit in Durban?

    Unless road signs indicate otherwise, you should observe the following speed limits when driving along streets and roads in and around the city of Durban: 35mph on streets in urban areas, 60mph along rural or secondary roads (R102) and 75mph driving on primary roads and highways such as the M4 and M10. Expect a high number of active static and traffic cams due to the sheer number of road vehicles, especially in heavily populated areas and at interchanges and road junctions.

  • Where are the best places to park in Durban?

    On-street parking is available in Durban, however there are safety concerns with parking your Durban car hire in the city, so using a private off-street garage is recommended for short or long stays. Some offer a flat rate of around 75 ZAR (3.65 GBP) for 24h parking from Monday-Sunday and accept payment via cash or debit/credit card. Others have varying hours of operation with a rate of about 15 ZAR (0.75 GBP) per hour. Several of them are multi-storey car parks that offer designated parking spots for those with disabilities.

  • How much is gas price in Durban?

    The average gas price in Durban is ₪16.63 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between ₪200 and ₪266, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Durban?

    Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Durban.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Durban?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • How much does a Premium car rental cost in Durban?

    A Premium car rental in Durban costs ₪238 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Durban?

    An Intermediate car rental in Durban costs ₪122 per day, on average.

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Durban car rental reviews and directory 
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Avis

10.0

Wonderful

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

7.0

2 locations in Durban

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Locations in Durban

190 Ke Masinga Road

+27 31 310 9700

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

King Shaka Int Airport

+27 32 436 7800

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday06:00 - 22:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Great service

1 out of 1

Budget

10.0

Wonderful

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in Durban

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Locations in Durban

190 Ke Masinga Road

+27 31 310 9700

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

King Shaka Int Airport

+27 32 436 7800

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
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Thursday06:00 - 22:00
Friday06:00 - 22:00
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Sunday06:00 - 22:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2023

Economy

KAYAK
Consumer service

1 out of 1

Hertz

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in Durban

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Locations in Durban

Durban Airport

+27 32 436 0300

Monday05:00 - 22:00
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Sunday05:00 - 22:00

Mahindra Durban

+27 324 360 300

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

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Thrifty

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in Durban

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Locations in Durban

136-146 Florence Nzama Street

+27 31 368 1955

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00

Durban Intl Ap

+27 32 436 3040

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday06:00 - 22:00
Thursday06:00 - 22:00
Friday06:00 - 22:00
Saturday06:00 - 22:00
Sunday06:00 - 22:00

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1First Car Rental

8.0

Very good

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

8.0

3 locations in Durban

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Locations in Durban

206, Dr Pixley Kaseme street, Durban,

+27 313 358 401

Opening times not available

Car Rental Concourse 2, Durban

+27 324 360 100

Opening times not available

Liberty Towers 1st Flr Parking

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8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Jul 2023

Mini

KAYAK
No central locking for any of the economy cars - this is a basic feature, also necessary for basic safety in South Africa. Otherwise, the car was great

1 out of 1

Sixt

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

4 locations in Durban

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206 Dr Pixley KaSeme Street

+27 11 230 9999

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00

24 Meridian Drive

+27 11 230 5000

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00

C/O Br Fisher Rd/Pr Alfred St

+27 11 230 5000

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
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Thursday08:00 - 17:00
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Saturday08:00 - 17:00

Unit 8 KSIA, La Mercy

+27 11 230 5000

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday06:00 - 22:00
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Woodford

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.6

4 locations in Durban

Locations in Durban

34 Hunter Street

Opening times not available

Durban King Shaka International Airport

Opening times not available

Head Office, 14 Overport Drive, Overport, South Africa

+27 312 078 669

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
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Intersite Avenue, Umgeni, Durban, South Africa

+27 31 207 8669

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Checking took over 30 minutes and we were the only people there. The woman at the desk was great, but the vehicle was not delivered ready.

GREEN MOTION

6.0

Okay

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Durban

Locations in Durban

Terminal Building, Durban International Airport

+27 31 350 3383

Opening times not available

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Firefly

10.0

Wonderful

One location in Durban

Locations in Durban

Shop B3 12-14 Walnut Road

+27 313 352 570

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

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Tempest Car Hire

7.0

Good

2 locations in Durban

Locations in Durban

216 Stalwart Simelane Street

+27 313 685 231

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

47 Victoria Embankment

+27 842 341 118

Opening times not available

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Bluu

10.0

Wonderful

Best rated

3 locations in Durban

Locations in Durban

214 Chris Hani Road

+27 31 461 2050

Opening times not available

Bram Fischer ROAD

Opening times not available

Terminal Building, Durban International Airport

+27 32 436 5500

Opening times not available

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keddy by Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

3 locations in Durban

Locations in Durban

216 Stalwart Simelane St, North Beach

+27 31 337 3731

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

50 Florence Nzama Street

Opening times not available

King Shaka International Airport

+27 32 436 9500

Monday05:30 - 21:30
Tuesday05:30 - 21:30
Wednesday05:30 - 21:30
Thursday05:30 - 21:30
Friday05:30 - 21:30
Saturday05:30 - 21:30
Sunday05:30 - 21:30

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3

Good

One location in Durban

Locations in Durban

1 Intersite Avenue

+27 31 207 8669

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday06:00 - 22:00
Thursday06:00 - 22:00
Friday06:00 - 22:00
Saturday06:00 - 22:00
Sunday06:00 - 22:00

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National

7.9

Good

One location in Durban

Locations in Durban

Car Rental Terminal

+27 32 436 3030

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday06:00 - 22:00
Thursday06:00 - 22:00
Friday06:00 - 22:00
Saturday06:00 - 22:00
Sunday06:00 - 22:00

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FlexWays

5.2

Fair

One location in Durban

Locations in Durban

206 Dr Pixley Kaseme Street

Opening times not available

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U-Save

5.0

Fair

One location in Durban

Locations in Durban

King Shaka International Airport Mdloti St, Durban, La Mercy

+27 31 350 3383

Opening times not available

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Europcar

No score available yet

3 locations in Durban

Locations in Durban

50 Florence Nzama Street

+27 313 373 731

Opening times not available

67 Ke Masinga Road

+27 31 337 3731

Opening times not available

Bld1,kisk2,the Farm,king Shaka Apt

+27 32 436 9500

Opening times not available

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Bidvest

No score available yet

2 locations in Durban

Locations in Durban

108 Bram Fischer Road, Durban

Opening times not available

King Shaka Int. Airport. La Mercy

Opening times not available

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Dollar

No score available yet

2 locations in Durban

Locations in Durban

136-146 Florence Nzama St

+27 31 368 1955

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00

Durban Airport

+27 32 436 0300

Monday05:00 - 22:00
Tuesday05:00 - 22:00
Wednesday05:00 - 22:00
Thursday05:00 - 22:00
Friday05:00 - 22:00
Saturday05:00 - 22:00
Sunday05:00 - 22:00

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First Rent

No score available yet

2 locations in Durban

Locations in Durban

206 Dr Pixley Kaseme St

+27 313 358 401

Opening times not available

King Shaka Dr

+27 324 360 100

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Sunnycars

No score available yet

2 locations in Durban

Locations in Durban

216 Stalwart Simelane Street, Durban Central

Opening times not available

Desk in arrival hall

Opening times not available

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Al Wefaq

No score available yet

One location in Durban

Locations in Durban

21 Bram Fischer Road

+27 313 378 602

Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday07:30 - 18:00
Sunday07:30 - 18:00

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CABS Car Hire

No score available yet

One location in Durban

Locations in Durban

Terminal Building, Durban International Airport

+27 315 695 869

Opening times not available

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13 travelers who rented a car in Durban gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.4

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Premium

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Pick-up locationDurban
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