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Renault Kwid
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
5
PLN 79.11
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
PLN 102.85
per day
Rental office
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Compact Elite
Manual
4
A/C
5
PLN 101.23
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
PLN 115.35
per day
Rental office
Average deposit
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Haval Jolion
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
PLN 185.00
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Ford Territory
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
PLN 185.00
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
PLN 194.63
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Haval H6
or similar Standard Elite Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
PLN 265.50
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 01:49 on 22/10/26. 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
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
- 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
PLN 154 per day
Average car rental length
15 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
PLN 5.54 per liter or PLN 20.97 per gallon
Lowest gas price
PLN 5.32 per liter or PLN 20.14 per gallon
Highest gas price
PLN 5.92 per liter or PLN 22.41 per gallon
Top 18 locations near Johannesburg (Downtown)
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom PLN 55.02 per day19 km / 11.81 miles away
- Johannesburg Lanseria Airportfrom PLN 53.84 per day26.8 km / 16.65 miles away
- Pretoria Hatfieldfrom PLN 57.46 per day48.8 km / 30.32 miles away
- Wonderboom Airportfrom PLN 57.46 per day57.9 km / 35.98 miles away
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom PLN 57.46 per day317.5 km / 197.29 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom PLN 57.46 per day369.8 km / 229.78 miles away
- Kimberley Airportfrom PLN 57.46 per day438.2 km / 272.28 miles away
- King Shaka International Airportfrom PLN 51.31 per day488.5 km / 303.54 miles away
- Durban (Downtown)from PLN 61.20 per day504.7 km / 313.61 miles away
- Sishen Airport527.9 km / 328.02 miles away
- East London Airportfrom PLN 57.46 per day765.8 km / 475.85 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstownfrom PLN 82.20 per day810.3 km / 503.5 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Airportfrom PLN 58.68 per day901.9 km / 560.41 miles away
- George Airportfrom PLN 57.46 per day1,029.4 km / 639.64 miles away
- Cape Town Franschhoek1,216.9 km / 756.15 miles away
- Cape Town Airportfrom PLN 44.74 per day1,256.6 km / 780.82 miles away
- Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfrontfrom PLN 64.38 per day1,265.2 km / 786.16 miles away
- Cape Town (Downtown)from PLN 56.93 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 monthApril | Most expensive month September | ||
| Average price PLN 244 | A good deal PLN 100 | Cheapest supplier Carwiz | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Johannesburg (Downtown)
PLN 227
PLN 113
PLN 0
Jan
Feb
Mar
PLN 51
in April
Apr
PLN 57
in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
PLN 206
in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
PLN 204
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Johannesburg (Downtown) is April — when rental costs average PLN 51.18 per day. This is 79% cheaper than the yearly average and 75% cheaper than renting a car in September (when prices average PLN 206.35 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 Johannesburg (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in April, while they are least likely to rent in in September.
Monthly searches in Johannesburg (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2
1
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
1.8 times in April
Apr
1.1 times in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
0.4 times in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
0.7 times in December
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 April the average rental period is 18 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Johannesburg (Downtown)
20
10
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
18 days in April
Apr
15 days in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
10 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Carwiz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | PLN 79 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Carwiz |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carwiz | Renault Kwid | 5 | Small car |
| Carwiz | Ford Territory | 5 | SUV |
| Carwiz | Ford Everest | 5 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
Prices are lowest during April, starting at PLN 51 for an Economy car and highest in September, when economy cars start at PLN 206. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Johannesburg (Downtown) is April, while the least popular month is September.
Johannesburg (Downtown) hosts: Carwiz, Keddy. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
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
PLN 154
Lowest daily price
PLN 79
Total cars available
33
Top 2 suppliers in Johannesburg (Downtown) in 2026
Carwiz
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
8.7
PLN 79–PLN 529
per day
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
+27813332241
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
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
PLN 91–PLN 391
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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