Durban car hires from $21

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.

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.

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.

On average a rental car in Durban costs $27 per day.

The average price of fuel in Durban is $7.52 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $90 and $120, depending on the car size.

Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Durban.

Car hire companies onsite at King Shaka Intl airport include Hertz and 1First Car Rental.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from King Shaka Intl airport to off-airport locations include Hertz and Firefly.

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

An Economy car hire in Durban costs $35 per day, on average.

In Durban, cars are most frequently rented at Firefly King Shaka Int Airport (28 km from city centre ).