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Cheap Car Rentals in Mthatha from AED 67

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Mthatha with a pick-up date of 20/4 and drop-off date of 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 27 February 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 67/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

AED 67+

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Compact

Compact

AED 82+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 150+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 300+

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Mini

Mini

AED 67+

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Premium

Premium

AED 315+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 330+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 119+

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Best car rental deals found in Mthatha

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Mthatha. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Mthatha with an average daily rate of AED 166. Data was last updated on 27 February 2026.
Kia PegasAED 67/day
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Kia Pegas
Found 02/27/26
Mitsubishi MirageAED 67/day
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Mitsubishi Mirage
Found 02/27/26
Ford FocusAED 82/day
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A/C
Ford Focus
Found 02/27/26

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 81% 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 July, with an average daily rate of just AED 92. 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 July, with an average daily rate of just AED 92. 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 121

March

AED 110

April

AED 110

May

AED 151

June

AED 110

July

AED 92

August

AED 99

September

AED 92

October

AED 140

November

AED 107

December

AED 92

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), Passenger van cars (Toyota Rumion or similar), and Standard cars (Volkswagen Vento 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 27 February 2026.

Avis

1 location
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Budget

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Overview

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 27 February 2026.

  • 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 27 February 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 19+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 51+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 19+

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