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Popular car types in Mthatha

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Mthatha and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 29 April 2026.
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In Mthatha, there are 19 active hire locations from 18 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Mthatha in the past week - currently priced from AED 94/day. View deals for 2 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

AED 94+

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Compact

Compact

AED 162+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 227+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 450+

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Cheapflights insights for Mthatha car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Mthatha, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Mthatha?

For the best savings on car hire in Mthatha, make your reservation 57 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 59/day – about 86% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Mthatha?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Mthatha is Avis (rated 10.0/10). Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
10.0
Budget
Budget
10.0
Hertz
Hertz
10.0
Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Mthatha?

At Mthatha, the best time to rent a car is at December, with an average daily rate of just AED 88. Conversely, January is the priciest month, averaging AED 187 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 Mthatha, the best time to rent a car is in December, with an average daily rate of just AED 88. Conversely, January is the priciest month, averaging AED 187 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 187

February

AED 103

March

AED 107

April

AED 121

May

AED 125

June

AED 110

July

AED 99

August

AED 99

September

AED 92

October

AED 136

November

AED 107

December

AED 88

What car do most people hire in Mthatha?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Mthatha are the following: Mini cars (Toyota Yaris or similar), Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo Vivo or similar), and Passenger van cars (Toyota Rumion or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Mthatha?

Bluu has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. 1First Car Rental has the second-highest number of locations in Mthatha at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Mthatha

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Mthatha known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Mthatha. Reviews were last updated on 29 April 2026.

Avis

1 location
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Budget

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Hertz

1 location
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Thrifty

1 location
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Firefly

1 location
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.5

Sixt

1 location
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Bluu

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Mthatha, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 April 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Mthatha for a week from U-Save?

    U-Save is one of the top picks in Mthatha. They can have you in a hire car for about AED 723 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Mthatha?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Mthatha for a month is certainly possible.

Car rentals by fuel type in Mthatha

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Mthatha. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Mthatha. Deals were last updated on 29 April 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Mthatha. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (AED 27+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 70+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 27+

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