Trailer Hire Pretoria Prices: 2026 Cost Guide
Daily, weekly and monthly rates for the trailer types Pretoria actually hires — box, cattle, flatbed and car carriers.
Pretoria has dozens of trailer hire businesses, and price comparisons are tricky because every supplier bundles things differently. Here's what trailer hire actually costs in 2026 for the most common jobs — house moves, weekend braais, livestock runs, and small contractor work.
2026 trailer hire price ranges in Pretoria
| Trailer type | Per day | Weekend (Fri–Mon) | Per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small box trailer (750 kg) | R280 – R380 | R650 – R850 | R1,400 – R1,800 |
| Large box / cage trailer (1,200 kg) | R420 – R580 | R900 – R1,250 | R1,900 – R2,600 |
| Furniture / closed body | R650 – R900 | R1,400 – R1,800 | R2,800 – R3,800 |
| Cattle trailer (single axle) | R750 – R950 | R1,600 – R2,000 | R3,500 – R4,500 |
| Flatbed (3.5 ton) | R900 – R1,400 | R2,000 – R2,800 | R4,500 – R6,500 |
| Car carrier | R900 – R1,300 | R1,900 – R2,500 | R4,200 – R5,500 |
What's usually included
- Roadworthy trailer with current licence disc.
- Ratchet straps or load nets (always check before you drive off).
- Trailer plug (7 or 13-pin) — confirm your vehicle's wiring matches.
- Spare wheel and jack.
What you'll typically pay extra for
- Delivery and collection from your address.
- Damage waiver — usually R75–R150 per day, optional but worth it.
- Long-distance one-way drop-off.
- Late returns (charged at daily rate, sometimes with a surcharge).
Should you hire or buy?
If you'd use a trailer more than 60 days a year — buy. Less than that, the maths almost always favours hiring. Insurance, licensing, storage, tyres, and depreciation on a R25,000 trailer work out to roughly R350/day amortised. See our trailer hire vs buying guide below for the full breakdown.
Get a tailored Pretoria trailer quote
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