Car Rental in Johannesburg (Downtown)

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Downtown, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Cheapest car rental rates

Mini
Renault Kwid or similar
Renault Kwid
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Carwiz
NOK 137.01 per day
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
NOK 271.42 per day
Compact
Nissan Almera or similar
Nissan Almera
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Carwiz
NOK 190.87 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Carwiz
NOK 202.92 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Intermediate Elite SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
Toyota Corolla Cross
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Carwiz
NOK 349.85 per day
Standard SUV
Haval Jolion or similar
Haval Jolion
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Carwiz
NOK 362.25 per day
Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or similar
Volkswagen T-Roc
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
NOK 463.59 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Haval H6 or similar
Haval H6
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Carwiz
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

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)
January
NOK 162.99
February
NOK 130.51
March
NOK 278.51
April
NOK 149.65
May
NOK 141.26
June
July
NOK 255.83
August
NOK 617.61
September
NOK 425.20
October
NOK 103.82
November
December
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.

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)
January
19
February
22
March
10
April
4
May
5
June
July
9
August
7
September
9
October
19
November
December

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
January
31%
February
62%
March
124%
April
62%
May
31%
June
July
93%
August
310%
September
155%
October
31%
November
December

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
Carwiz
Very good 8.4 / 0 reviews
+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
Keddy
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
+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
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