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Renault Kwid
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
5
€10.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Downtown
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Compact Elite
Manual
4
A/C
5
€10.21
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Downtown
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€27.10
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Downtown
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Ford Territory
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€17.86
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
€12.21
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
€14.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
17 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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Downtown
17 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€15.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
17 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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Downtown
17 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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Nissan Almera
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
€15.79
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Downtown
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Toyota Vitz
or similar Mini
Automatic
4
A/C
5
€15.79
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Downtown
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Toyota Vitz
or similar Mini
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€16.56
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
17 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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Downtown
17 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€18.11
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Haval Jolion
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€18.38
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Downtown
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€20.20
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Downtown
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
€20.20
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€20.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
17 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Drop-off information
Downtown
17 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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Suzuki Ertiga
or similar Intermediate Van
Manual
7
A/C
5
€22.32
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Suzuki Jimny
or similar Economy Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€31.71
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€36.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
17 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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Downtown
17 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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BMW 1 Series
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€36.66
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
17 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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Downtown
17 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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All-wheel drive
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€38.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Downtown
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All-wheel drive
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Haval H6
or similar Standard Elite Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€39.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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All-wheel drive
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Nissan X-Trail
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€39.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Ford Everest
or similar Full-size Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
€40.90
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Hyundai Staria
or similar Full-size Monospace
Automatic
8
A/C
4
€41.43
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
17 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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Downtown
17 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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Toyota Fortuner
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
€41.56
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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GWM P-Series
or similar Standard Van
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€45.53
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Ford Ranger
or similar Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€45.53
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Ford Ranger
or similar Compact Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€45.53
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Hyundai Staria
or similar Premium Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
€49.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Downtown
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
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BMW X3
or similar Full-size Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€53.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
17 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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Downtown
17 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 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 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
€25 per day
Average car rental length
11 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
€1.25 per liter or €4.73 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.20 per liter or €4.54 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.33 per liter or €5.03 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Johannesburg (Downtown)
- Rosebank (Downtown)from €15.68 per day1.2 km / 0.75 miles away
- Johannesburg Rosebankfrom €11.06 per day1.3 km / 0.81 miles away
- Johannesburg Sandton Downtownfrom €12.09 per day4.9 km / 3.04 miles away
- Sandton Sandownfrom €12.19 per day5.2 km / 3.23 miles away
- Johannesburg Wynberg Downtownfrom €19.63 per day5.5 km / 3.42 miles away
- Sandton (Downtown)from €11.40 per day7.6 km / 4.72 miles away
- Randburg (Downtown)from €8.60 per day8.3 km / 5.16 miles away
- Bryanston (Downtown)from €11.22 per day12.7 km / 7.89 miles away
- Johannesburg Constantia Klooffrom €11.01 per day13.4 km / 8.33 miles away
- Johannesburg Fourways Downtownfrom €11.63 per day15.1 km / 9.38 miles away
- Roodepoort (Downtown)from €10.16 per day16.5 km / 10.25 miles away
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom €10.96 per day19 km / 11.81 miles away
- Midrand (Downtown)from €10.35 per day20.5 km / 12.74 miles away
- Boksburg (Downtown)from €21.55 per day21.9 km / 13.61 miles away
- Kempton Park (Downtown)from €13.16 per day21.9 km / 13.61 miles away
- Johannesburg Lanseria Airportfrom €11.06 per day26.8 km / 16.65 miles away
- Pretoria Centurion Centralfrom €8.75 per day34.7 km / 21.56 miles away
- Centurion (Downtown)from €10.17 per day35.5 km / 22.06 miles away
- Pretoria (Downtown)from €13.42 per day47.1 km / 29.27 miles away
- Pretoria Hatfieldfrom €11.33 per day48.8 km / 30.32 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 monthAugust | Most expensive month July | ||
| Average price €16 | A good deal €19 | Cheapest supplier Carwiz | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in Johannesburg (Downtown)
€47
€24
€0
Jan
Feb
Mar
€12
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 August — when rental costs average €11.70 per day. This is 27% cheaper than the yearly average and 73% 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 June.
Monthly searches in Johannesburg (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.5
1.3
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
2.3 times in April
Apr
1.4 times in May
May
0.5 times in June
Jun
0.9 times in July
Jul
0.5 times in August
Aug
0.5 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 July the average rental period is 21 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Johannesburg (Downtown)
23
12
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
18 days in April
Apr
15 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, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €14 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Carwiz |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carwiz | Suzuki Swift | 5 | Small car |
| Carwiz | Ford Territory | 5 | SUV |
| Carwiz | Renault Kwid | 5 | 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
€25
Lowest daily price
€14
Total cars available
33
Top 2 suppliers in Johannesburg (Downtown) in 2026
Carwiz
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.7
€14–€87
per day
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
+27100072054
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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
8.5
€24–€105
per day
17 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
+27114032679
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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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