Durban car hires from £10/day

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 car hire in Durban costs £24 per day.

The average price of fuel in Durban is £3.37 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £40 and £54, depending on the car size.

Compact (Toyota Urban Cruiser or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Durban.

Car hire companies onsite at King Shaka Intl airport include Hertz, Bluu, 1First Car Rental, Woodford, Budget, Sixt and U-Save.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from King Shaka Intl airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Woodford, Tempest Car Hire and Sixt.

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

A Compact car hire in Durban costs £24 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Durban costs £25 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Durban costs £12 per day, on average.

In Durban, cars are most frequently hired at Thrifty Durban Intl Ap (18 miles from city centre).

Most car hire providers in Durban offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Durban, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

There are a few locations you can drive to for pleasure purposes, and Pinetown is among the locations you can easily reach from Durban. The town is located around 13 miles from the city, and the drive will take approximately 15min to complete.

For you to be eligible for a Durban hire car, you must be a holder of a valid driving licence. This is compulsory for both residents and foreigners. You also need to be above the age of 18 years. For those below the age of 25 years, additional charges may be incurred.