Cheapflights insights for Richards Bay car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Richards Bay, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Richards Bay?
To get the best deal on car hire in Richards Bay, book about 69 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 44, which is about 33% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the best car rental company in Richards Bay?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Richards Bay is Bluu (rated 10.0/10). Avis (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Richards Bay?
At Richards Bay, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just AED 84. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging AED 220 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Richards Bay, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just AED 84. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging AED 220 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
AED 84
February
AED 92
March
AED 118
April
AED 107
May
AED 110
June
AED 103
July
AED 121
August
AED 88
September
AED 184
October
AED 220
November
AED 118
December
AED 114
What car do most people hire in Richards Bay?
Mini cars (Suzuki Swift, for example) are the most popular in Richards Bay. Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross) and Full-size (Toyota Fortuner) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Richards Bay.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Richards Bay?
In Richards Bay, 1First Car Rental, Bluu, FlexWays, and Sixt have 2 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Richards Bay
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Richards Bay known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Richards Bay. Reviews were last updated on 3 July 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Richards Bay, including Bluu, Avis and Firefly in Richards Bay. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Richards Bay, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 3 July 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Richards Bay?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Richards Bay however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.