Car Rental in Johannesburg (Downtown)
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Cheapest car rental rates
Mini
Renault Kwid or similar
NOK 137.01 per day
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or similar
NOK 271.42 per day
Compact
Nissan Almera or similar
NOK 190.87 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
NOK 202.92 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Intermediate Elite SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
NOK 349.85 per day
Standard SUV
Haval Jolion or similar
NOK 362.25 per day
Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or similar
NOK 463.59 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Haval H6 or similar
NOK 582.53 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:45 PM on 6/28/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
NOK 320 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
NOK 12.67 per liter or NOK 47.95 per gallon
Lowest gas price
NOK 11.96 per liter or NOK 45.26 per gallon
Highest gas price
NOK 14.23 per liter or NOK 53.88 per gallon
Top 18 locations near Downtown
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19 km / 11.8 miles away
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26.8 km / 16.7 miles away
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48.8 km / 30.3 miles away
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57.9 km / 36 miles away
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317.5 km / 197.3 miles away
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369.8 km / 229.8 miles away
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438.2 km / 272.3 miles away
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488.5 km / 303.5 miles away
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504.7 km / 313.6 miles away
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527.9 km / 328 miles away
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765.8 km / 475.8 miles away
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810.3 km / 503.5 miles away
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901.9 km / 560.4 miles away
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1,029.4 km / 639.6 miles away
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1,216.9 km / 756.1 miles away
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1,256.6 km / 780.8 miles away
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1,265.2 km / 786.2 miles away
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1,265.9 km / 786.6 miles away
Map of car rental locations
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.
Average rental costs per day in Johannesburg (Downtown)
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Johannesburg (Downtown) is November — when rental costs average NOK 103.82 per day. This is 59% cheaper than the yearly average and 83% cheaper than renting a car in September (when prices average NOK 617.61 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.
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.
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 May, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Johannesburg (Downtown)
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 September, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches in Johannesburg (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Carwiz |
| Popular car categories | Small cars |
| Lowest price | NOK 137 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Carwiz |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carwiz | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Carwiz | Haval Jolion | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Carwiz | Hyundai Venue | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Carwiz
8.4 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Keddy
8.2 / 10
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
NOK 320.08
Lowest daily price
NOK 137.01
Total cars available
63
Top 2 suppliers in Johannesburg (Downtown) in 2025
Carwiz
+27100072054 / +27600183352
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
NOK 137 - NOK 1,672
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
+27114032679
17 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
NOK 258 - NOK 819
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
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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