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As South Africa's third largest city, Durban is renowned for its excellent beaches and visitors can enjoy the Indian Ocean and all it has to offer in terms of fishing, swimming and water-sports opportunities. It has a rich cultural mix and many interesting places to visit in the region.

Travel Information

Language: English, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Ndebele | Currency: South African rand (ZAR) | Avg. Flight time: 11 hrs 44 mins

Why go?

With a fantastic climate and amazing sandy beaches fronting onto the Indian Ocean, you'll love Durban...


The city benefits from a wealth of cultural attractions, including the Durban Art Gallery with its varied exhibitions that include important KwaZulu-Natal art and artefacts and works by many famous South African artists.

Another prime attraction is the Campbell Collection, which is housed in a Cape Dutch-style building which was once the home of Sir Marshall Campbell, who was an influential Natal sugar farmer and politician. The collection is extensive and incorporates works belonging to his children too.

If you want to enjoy the best of the South African social scene, head to the north-western area of the city for exceptional bars and nightlife. Other possible excursions include Ushaka Marine World and the beautiful Botanic Gardens.

With warm temperatures year-round, Durban is a good place to visit at any time of the year and the city benefits from a dry climate and plenty of sunshine.

With such proximity to the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, there is also the chance to take part in activities such as kite surfing or wreck diving.

To enjoy the incredible scenery inland and to take advantage of a great and extensive road network, visitors can take advantage of car hire in Durban and convenient pick-ups at Durban International Airport (DUR).

Where to explore?

Outside the city you'll find stunning scenery as well as historic locations to visit in your Durban hire car...


The Kwazulu-Natal province is another interesting area to visit, not least for its fascinating Sugar Terminal, where sugar is refined in front of visitors before being transported across the world.

Along with bustling resort areas such as Umhlanga, the Drakensberg Mountains should not be missed. Kwazulu Natal is the home of the Zulus and is steeped in history. Here you will find sensational views and a place of great tranquillity.

Durban car hire provides the ultimate in flexible travel and gives visitors the freedom to explore this fascinating region and all it has to offer. Of course, while most car travel in the country is without problems, visitors are advised to follow the FCO's advice on safety when driving in South Africa.

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Fair fuel policy

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Find answers to your questions

What's the average price of renting a car in Durban?

A car hire in Durban costs £18.12 per day on average, though prices will change depending on the car type you select

How many days ahead should I book to get the cheapest car hire price in Durban?

According to our data, on average you should book 9 days ahead to get the cheapest price

Which supplier is the most booked in Durban?

People who have used TravelSupermarket have booked more cars with Woodford than any other supplier

Which car hire supplier is cheapest in Durban?

In the past 30 days, U-Save (£9.42/day) and U Save (£9.74/day) were the companies with the cheapest prices

What is the most popular type of car rented in Durban?

Mini is the most frequently booked car hire type in Durban.

How much does car rental in Durban cost for a week?

On average a car rental in Durban costs £126.84 per week (£18.12 per day).

How many days should I book my car hire for?

That depends on your holiday, but on average most TravelSupermarket users have booked their car for 13 days

How many suppliers does TravelSupermarket compare for car hire in Durban?

In the last 30 days, TravelSupermarket has compared 29 companies to help find the best car hire deal for you in Durban

What's a good price for a hire car in Durban?

Based on our data, a car for £13.59 a day would be a good deal, as it's 25% lower than the average price

Things to know about car hire in Durban

Most booked car typeEconomy
Most booked supplier
Average price£15.18/day
Good deal£11.39/day
When should I book?1 days ahead
How long do I need?32 days
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Top car rental companies in Durban

    Thrifty

    1 locations in Durban, South Africa

    Airport location: No

    Inclusions:

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    Local taxes included

    Collision damage waiver

    Theft protection

    From

    £20.65 /day

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    Hertz

    1 locations in Durban, South Africa

    Airport location: Yes

    Inclusions:

    Policies commonly offered by supplier. Always check your deal's terms and conditions for full inclusions.

    Local taxes included

    Unlimited mileage

    Collision damage waiver

    Theft protection

    From

    £22.71 /day

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    Avis

    1 locations in Durban, South Africa

    Airport location: No

    Inclusions:

    Policies commonly offered by supplier. Always check your deal's terms and conditions for full inclusions.

    Local taxes included

    Unlimited mileage

    Collision damage waiver

    Theft protection

    From

    £25.09 /day

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    Enterprise

    2 locations in Durban, South Africa

    Airport location: No

    Inclusions:

    Policies commonly offered by supplier. Always check your deal's terms and conditions for full inclusions.

    Free cancellation

    Unlimited mileage

    Collision damage waiver

    Theft protection

    From

    £25.68 /day

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    Europcar

    1 locations in Durban, South Africa

    Airport location: Yes

    Inclusions:

    Policies commonly offered by supplier. Always check your deal's terms and conditions for full inclusions.

    Unlimited mileage

    Collision damage waiver

    Theft protection

    From

    £147.32 /day

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    Woodford

    2 locations in Durban, South Africa

    Airport location: No

    Inclusions:

    Policies commonly offered by supplier. Always check your deal's terms and conditions for full inclusions.

    Free cancellation

    Local taxes included

    Collision damage waiver

    Theft protection

    From

    £18.46 /day

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