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

To get the best deal on car hire in Mthatha, book about 38 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ₹ 1,697, which is about 5,433% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Hertz (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
10.0
Hertz
Hertz
10.0
Firefly
Firefly
10.0
Sixt
Sixt
10.0

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

Planning to hire a car in Mthatha? September is the cheapest month, costing about ₹ 2,234 per day. In contrast, May is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 3,842. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 2,323

February

₹ 2,412

March

₹ 2,680

April

₹ 2,591

May

₹ 3,842

June

₹ 2,680

July

₹ 2,412

August

₹ 2,412

September

₹ 2,234

October

₹ 3,395

November

₹ 3,038

December

₹ 2,859

What car do most people rent in Mthatha?

Economy cars (Suzuki Swift, for example) are the most popular in Mthatha. Mini (Toyota Yaris) and Standard (Volkswagen Vento) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Mthatha.

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 30 November 2025.

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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Firefly

1 location
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

Sixt

1 location
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Bluu

2 locations
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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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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

1First Car Rental

1 location
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

Europcar

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Mthatha, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 November 2025.

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

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

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