Nelspruit car hires from R286

On average a car hire in Nelspruit costs R611 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Nelspruit airport include 1First Car Rental and Firefly.

The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Nelspruit airport to off-airport locations is Europcar.

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

A Full Size car hire in Nelspruit costs R2 425 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Nelspruit costs R360 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Nelspruit costs R464 per day, on average.

In Nelspruit, cars are most frequently hired at Tempest Car Hire Kruger Mpumalanga Intl Airport (16 km from city centre ).

As all of the roads are well maintained and wide enough for any vehicle size, you have a wide range of choices for car hire in Nelspruit, depending on your plans. If you're staying in the city, any vehicle will do. If you, like most who visit the area, are planning on visiting Kruger National Park or driving to the Cradle of Humankind near Johannesburg, a 4x4 is usually the preferred choice.

The speed limits in Nelspruit are the same as in the rest of South Africa, and you'll need to be aware of them. If you're driving on any major highway leading into the city or between cities, stick to 120 km/h or below. There are various "speed traps" along these highways. Most public roads vary between 100 km/h and 120 km/h, depending on how remote the road is. If you're driving in the city, stick to 60 km/h. There are some areas, typically around schools and other places where children frequent, with a limit of 40 km/h.

The majority of parking spaces in and around Nelspruit are free on-street parking spots. However, there are usually local "car guards", who aren't always officially employed as security guards, that take it upon themselves to watch the vehicles and expect some small change in return. If you're parking in shopping centres, you'll generally be given a ticket upon entry that you'll have to pay before getting back to your vehicle. It's important to find accommodation that offers free parking, as it's difficult to find secure overnight car storage.