Car Rental in Johannesburg (Downtown)
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Renault Kwid
or similar
Manual
4
1
A/C
5
NOK 191.05
per day
8.4
Very Good
No ratings yet
Volkswagen Polo
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
NOK 257.10
per day
8.2
Very Good
No ratings yet
Nissan Almera
or similar
Manual
5
1
A/C
5
NOK 237.65
per day
8.4
Very Good
No ratings yet
Toyota Corolla
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
NOK 330.84
per day
8.4
Very Good
No ratings yet
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
NOK 368.12
per day
8.4
Very Good
No ratings yet
Haval Jolion
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
NOK 368.12
per day
8.4
Very Good
No ratings yet
BMW 1 Series
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
NOK 416.93
per day
8.2
Very Good
No ratings yet
Haval H6
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
NOK 587.13
per day
8.4
Very Good
No ratings yet
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 14:30 on 17/11/25. 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
NOK 345 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 13.78 per liter or NOK 52.16 per gallon
Lowest gas price
NOK 13.22 per liter or NOK 50.04 per gallon
Highest gas price
NOK 14.72 per liter or NOK 55.72 per gallon
Top 18 locations near Johannesburg (Downtown)
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom NOK 140.03 per day19 km / 11.81 miles away
- Johannesburg Lanseria Airportfrom NOK 132.80 per day26.8 km / 16.65 miles away
- Pretoria Hatfieldfrom NOK 165.19 per day48.8 km / 30.32 miles away
- Wonderboom Airportfrom NOK 165.19 per day57.9 km / 35.98 miles away
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom NOK 161.46 per day317.5 km / 197.29 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom NOK 161.46 per day369.8 km / 229.78 miles away
- Kimberley Airportfrom NOK 161.46 per day438.2 km / 272.28 miles away
- King Shaka International Airportfrom NOK 144.22 per day488.5 km / 303.54 miles away
- Durban (Downtown)from NOK 165.19 per day504.7 km / 313.61 miles away
- Sishen Airport527.9 km / 328.02 miles away
- East London Airportfrom NOK 144.34 per day765.8 km / 475.85 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstownfrom NOK 171.36 per day810.3 km / 503.5 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Airportfrom NOK 165.89 per day901.9 km / 560.41 miles away
- George Airportfrom NOK 164.72 per day1,029.4 km / 639.64 miles away
- Cape Town Franschhoek1,216.9 km / 756.15 miles away
- Cape Town Airportfrom NOK 136.76 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 NOK 142.12 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 monthNovember | Most expensive month July | |
| A good deal NOK 254 | Cheapest supplier Carwiz | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Johannesburg (Downtown)
NOK 553
NOK 276
NOK 0
Jan
NOK 161
in February
Feb
NOK 129
in March
Mar
NOK 275
in April
Apr
NOK 148
in May
May
NOK 139
in June
Jun
NOK 503
in July
Jul
NOK 136
in August
Aug
NOK 176
in September
Sep
Oct
NOK 102
in November
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Johannesburg (Downtown) is November — when rental costs average NOK 102.40 per day. This is 66% cheaper than the yearly average and 80% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average NOK 502.67 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
2.6
1.3
0
Jan
0.6 times in February
Feb
1.2 times in March
Mar
2.4 times in April
Apr
1.2 times in May
May
0.6 times in June
Jun
1.2 times in July
Jul
0.6 times in August
Aug
0.6 times in September
Sep
Oct
0.6 times in November
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
19 days in November
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Carwiz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | NOK 191 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 8.4 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Keddy (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
NOK 345
Lowest daily price
NOK 191
Total cars available
56
Top 2 suppliers in Johannesburg (Downtown) in 2025
Carwiz
8.4
Very Good
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.6
NOK 191 - NOK 1,907
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
8.5
NOK 247 - NOK 983
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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