Car Rental in Johannesburg (Downtown)
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Renault Kwid
or similar
Manual
4
1
A/C
5
€16.67
per day
8.5
Excellent
No ratings yet
Toyota Corolla Quest
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€23.58
per day
8.2
Very Good
No ratings yet
Suzuki Swift
or similar
Manual
4
1
A/C
5
€18.74
per day
8.5
Excellent
No ratings yet
Volkswagen Polo
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
€22.89
per day
8.5
Excellent
No ratings yet
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
€35.57
per day
8.5
Excellent
No ratings yet
Haval Jolion
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
€35.57
per day
8.5
Excellent
No ratings yet
Kia Sportage
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€35.57
per day
8.5
Excellent
No ratings yet
Haval H6
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
€54.91
per day
8.5
Excellent
No ratings yet
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 14:34 on 01/12/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 18 locations near Johannesburg (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Johannesburg (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Johannesburg (Downtown) in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
€30 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
60 km/h
or
37 mph
Speed limit out of town
100–120 km/h
or
62–75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
€1.18 per liter or €4.47 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.13 per liter or €4.28 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.26 per liter or €4.77 per gallon
Top 18 locations near Johannesburg (Downtown)
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom €12.87 per day19 km / 11.81 miles away
- Johannesburg Lanseria Airportfrom €12.45 per day26.8 km / 16.65 miles away
- Pretoria Hatfieldfrom €12.87 per day48.8 km / 30.32 miles away
- Wonderboom Airportfrom €14.32 per day57.9 km / 35.98 miles away
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom €13.30 per day317.5 km / 197.29 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom €14.16 per day369.8 km / 229.78 miles away
- Kimberley Airportfrom €14.32 per day438.2 km / 272.28 miles away
- King Shaka International Airportfrom €11.99 per day488.5 km / 303.54 miles away
- Durban (Downtown)from €12.55 per day504.7 km / 313.61 miles away
- Sishen Airport527.9 km / 328.02 miles away
- East London Airportfrom €14.32 per day765.8 km / 475.85 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstownfrom €15.52 per day810.3 km / 503.5 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Airportfrom €14.36 per day901.9 km / 560.41 miles away
- George Airportfrom €14.33 per day1,029.4 km / 639.64 miles away
- Cape Town Franschhoek1,216.9 km / 756.15 miles away
- Cape Town Airportfrom €12.87 per day1,256.6 km / 780.82 miles away
- Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront1,265.2 km / 786.16 miles away
- Cape Town (Downtown)from €13.06 per day1,265.9 km / 786.59 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Carwiz
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
B
Keddy
17 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
When to book in Johannesburg (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Johannesburg (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Johannesburg (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMarch | Most expensive month July | |
| A good deal €20 | Cheapest supplier Carwiz | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Johannesburg (Downtown)
€47
€24
€0
Jan
€14
in February
Feb
€11
in March
Mar
€24
in April
Apr
€13
in May
May
€12
in June
Jun
€43
in July
Jul
€12
in August
Aug
€15
in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Johannesburg (Downtown) is March — when rental costs average €11.05 per day. This is 59% cheaper than the yearly average and 74% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average €43.15 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Johannesburg (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Johannesburg (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in April, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches in Johannesburg (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.5
1.3
0
Jan
0.6 times in February
Feb
1.1 times in March
Mar
2.3 times in April
Apr
1.1 times in May
May
0.6 times in June
Jun
1.1 times in July
Jul
0.6 times in August
Aug
0.6 times in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Johannesburg (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in March the average rental period is 22 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Johannesburg (Downtown)
24
12
0
Jan
19 days in February
Feb
22 days in March
Mar
10 days in April
Apr
4 days in May
May
5 days in June
Jun
21 days in July
Jul
12 days in August
Aug
3 days in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Carwiz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €17 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Carwiz |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carwiz | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Carwiz (rated 8.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Keddy (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
€30
Lowest daily price
€17
Total cars available
57
Top 2 suppliers in Johannesburg (Downtown) in 2025
Carwiz
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.7
€17–€176
per day
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
+27100072054
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-18:00
Tue
07:00-18:00
Wed
07:00-18:00
Thu
07:00-18:00
Fri
07:00-18:00
Sat
07:00-18:00
Sun
09:00-11:00
Keddy
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.6
€21–€82
per day
17 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
+27114032679
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2023
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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