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Durban Airport (DUR) - also known as King Shaka International Airport - is around 35 minutes away from the coastal city of Durban via the N2. Located in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa, it is the third largest city in the country and offers a host of experiences. Hiring a car here will make your trip to Durban a lot simpler.
Once you arrive at Durban Airport, you'll find a huge selection of car hire companies available. While you can hire them when you arrive, this can be a lot more expensive. Our site allows you to compare all the deals to find the offer that best suits you. We also offer around-the-clock customer support and free cancellation.
Most of the car hire companies operating at Durban Airport have offices in the arrivals hall, so you can simply grab your luggage, pick up your car and be on your way. However, some cars offer a meet and greet service as their offices are located elsewhere, so it's worth bearing this in mind when booking.
Known as eThekweni in Zulu, Durban has a lot to offer, even if the city is often overlooked for other locations in this region of the country. As well as everything you would expect from a city, Durban also has a stunning waterfront promenade that offers views. You'll also find an explosion of Indian culture throughout the city that is worth embracing.
Once you have your car, you can drive the 30 or so minutes from the airport straight into the city of Durban. Here you'll find the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium, which was where the 2010 World Cup took place. You can also make the most of its coastal location by visiting uShaka Marine World, which has one of the largest aquariums in the world.
Little more than an hour away via the N2 and N3 is the city of Pietermaritzburg. Here you'll find a huge range of historic and grand buildings, many of which are now fantastic museums. It also has a brilliant mix of cultures that makes Pietermaritzburg so interesting and dynamic.