Richards Bay travel guide
Richards Bay Tourism | Richards Bay Guide
You're Going to Love Richards Bay
With a population of 252,968, Richards Bay is a must-see destination in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Richards Bay has to offer.
When to visit Richards Bay
How to Get to Richards Bay
Plane
When flying to Richards Bay, you’ll arrive at Richards Bay (RCB), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Richards Bay from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 19h 15m.
Car
Another option to get to Richards Bay is to pick up a car hire from Durban, which is about 154 km from Richards Bay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and CarWiz, among others, in Durban.
Bus
Citiliner operates bus routes to Richards Bay. Richards Bay’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Richards Bay
Where to stay in Richards Bay
Average rates range from around £42 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £32 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Richards Bay
Most booked hotels in Richards Bay
Hiring a car in Richards Bay
Expect to pay £1.10 per litre in Richards Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.10 and £17.47. The most frequently booked car type in Richards Bay is Intermediate (Toyota Avanza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.