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Pick-up location | Richards Bay |
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Hire locations | 18 |
Airport locations | 15 |
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The average price of fuel in Richards Bay is £3.89 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £47 and £62, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Toyota Avanza or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Richards Bay.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
An Intermediate car hire in Richards Bay costs £41 per day, on average.
An Economy car hire in Richards Bay costs £40 per day, on average.
A Mini car hire in Richards Bay costs £14 per day, on average.
Most car hire providers in Richards Bay offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Richards Bay, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
The type of vehicle you decide for your car hire in Richards Bay depends on the type of trip you’re planning to take. For simply driving around in the town, you'll only need a smaller car model to get you from point A to point B. However, for excursions in outlying areas, you may need a bigger vehicle that can cope with dirt roads and slightly rougher terrain. If you plan on travelling with your family or a group of friends, consider hiring a vehicle that can accommodate your group’s luggage.
Richards Bay is a city in South Africa, so the national road rules apply. If you are driving in residential areas, you need to stick to the speed limit of 60 km/h (37 mph). However, surrounding roads in Richards Bay have a speed limit of 80 km/h (50 mph). On the highways going into Richards Bay between other surrounding cities, speed limits can be up to 120 km/h (75 mph). Mobile speed cameras are prominent in the area, so drivers should take extra care to avoid speeding fines, which will be billed to you by your chosen car hire company.
If you’re planning to book accommodation in Richards Bay, it’s advisable to check if there is off-street parking on offer. This will help to mitigate any risks associated with damage to the vehicle and theft. There are also several car parks in Richards Bay you can choose from when out and about, particularly when you’re at the beach. These include Alkantstrand Beach Parking and the corner of Launder & Davidson Lanes. The local shopping outlets have designated car parks that are safe to park in while you get supplies. Parking in Richards Bay should not cost you more than 25 ZAR (about 1 GBP) per day.
One location in Richards Bay
Locations in Richards Bay
Richards Bay Airport
+27 35 786 8100
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7.6 Good
Nov 2018
Pros:
The staff was cery accomodating and my car was ready.Cons:
The attnedant decided to give us an “upgrade” to a ford and thats when things just got bad. The car was not fuel efficient amd all the controls are corky - didnt like the car at all10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2023
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Richards Bay A/p
+27 35 786 1201
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5.6 Fair
Apr 2017
Pros:
The guy that checked us in was very nice.Cons:
The hidden fees. We ended up paying approximately $40 more than stated for hidden taxes and fees. Also, we returned the car with a fuel tank but they managed to somehow fill it up even more at an extortionate rate. Makes us wonder if the car was being used after we returned it on OUR rental. I will probably avoid Hertz in the future.One location in Richards Bay
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Richards Bay A/p
+27 35 786 1201
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Richards Bay Airport
+27 35 786 8100
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Airport, Fish Eagle Flight Crescent, Richards Bay
+27 357 860 001
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Bronze Bar 1
+27 35 786 0001
Fish Eagle Flight Crescent
+27 11 230 9999
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Richards Bay A/p
+27 357 861 201
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Unit 13, McGra Park
+27 35 786 0986
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Richards Bay A/p
+27 35 786 1201
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Richards Bay Airport
+27 35 786 0896
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30 Fish Eagle Flight
+27 357 860 001
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
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Some Richards Bay car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Richards Bay.
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Richards Bay car hire.