Car Rental in Downtown Johannesburg Sandton
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Renault Kwid
or similar
Manual
4
2
A/C
5
$16.71
per day
8.6
Excellent
No ratings yet
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
or similar
Manual
5
1
A/C
5
$17.90
per day
8.3
Very Good
1 review
Volkswagen Polo
or similar
Manual
4
1
A/C
5
$18.94
per day
8.5
Excellent
2 reviews
Toyota Corolla Quest
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
$23.25
per day
8.2
Very Good
No ratings yet
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Toyota Corolla
or similar
Manual
5
3
A/C
4
$28.65
per day
8.5
Excellent
2 reviews
Volkswagen Polo
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
$34.32
per day
8.5
Excellent
7 reviews
BMW 3 Series
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$74.54
per day
8.5
Excellent
No ratings yet
Audi Q3
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$92.07
per day
8.3
Very Good
No ratings yet
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 00:42 on 08/12/25. 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 Sandton Downtown
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Downtown Johannesburg Sandton and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 14 suppliers in Downtown Johannesburg Sandton 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
$38 per day
Average car rental length
10 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
$1.38 per liter or $5.22 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.33 per liter or $5.03 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.48 per liter or $5.60 per gallon
Top 18 locations near Johannesburg Sandton Downtown
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom $15.03 per day18.7 km / 11.62 miles away
- Johannesburg Lanseria Airportfrom $15.95 per day22.8 km / 14.17 miles away
- Pretoria Hatfieldfrom $15.13 per day44.1 km / 27.4 miles away
- Wonderboom Airportfrom $16.64 per day53.1 km / 32.99 miles away
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom $15.58 per day315.8 km / 196.23 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom $16.53 per day374.4 km / 232.64 miles away
- Kimberley Airportfrom $16.64 per day442 km / 274.65 miles away
- King Shaka International Airportfrom $14.84 per day492.1 km / 305.78 miles away
- Durban (Downtown)from $16.64 per day508.5 km / 315.97 miles away
- Sishen Airport530.1 km / 329.39 miles away
- East London Airportfrom $16.64 per day770.8 km / 478.95 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstownfrom $18.18 per day815.3 km / 506.6 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Airportfrom $16.76 per day906.8 km / 563.46 miles away
- George Airportfrom $16.64 per day1,033.9 km / 642.44 miles away
- Cape Town Franschhoek1,220.9 km / 758.63 miles away
- Cape Town Airportfrom $14.54 per day1,260.5 km / 783.24 miles away
- Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront1,269 km / 788.52 miles away
- Cape Town (Downtown)from $15.49 per day1,269.8 km / 789.02 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Firefly
Cnr Rivonia & West
B
SIXT
Cnr West And Rivonia Road
C
Carwiz
40 14th Street, Marlboro,Sandton
D
Enterprise
138 Rivonia Rd, SANDTON HILTON HOTEL
E
First Car Rental
161 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Johannesburg
When to book in Downtown Johannesburg Sandton and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Downtown Johannesburg Sandton?
The cost of renting a car in Downtown Johannesburg Sandton 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 monthJune | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price $41 | A good deal $19 | Cheapest supplier SIXT | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Downtown Johannesburg Sandton
$56
$28
$0
$45
in January
Jan
$14
in February
Feb
$36
in March
Mar
$38
in April
Apr
$31
in May
May
$13
in June
Jun
$27
in July
Jul
$38
in August
Aug
$26
in September
Sep
$29
in October
Oct
$23
in November
Nov
$51
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Downtown Johannesburg Sandton is June — when rental costs average $13.33 per day. This is 67% cheaper than the yearly average and 74% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $51.06 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 Downtown Johannesburg Sandton?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Downtown Johannesburg Sandton, travelers are most likely to rent a car in October, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches in Downtown Johannesburg Sandton by pick-up date relative to the average
2.3
1.2
0
0.1 times in January
Jan
0.7 times in February
Feb
0.6 times in March
Mar
1.3 times in April
Apr
0.7 times in May
May
0.6 times in June
Jun
Same as average in July
Jul
1.5 times in August
Aug
1.5 times in September
Sep
2.1 times in October
Oct
0.7 times in November
Nov
Same as average in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Downtown Johannesburg Sandton?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in March the average rental period is 13 days, while in July, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Downtown Johannesburg Sandton
14
7
0
10 days in January
Jan
11 days in February
Feb
13 days in March
Mar
12 days in April
Apr
10 days in May
May
10 days in June
Jun
3 days in July
Jul
9 days in August
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
6 days in October
Oct
6 days in November
Nov
7 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Carwiz, First Car Rental, Enterprise, GreenMotion, BLUU |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $17 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carwiz | Renault Kwid | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Fronx | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Carwiz | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 4 | SUV |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Ciaz | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Carwiz | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Toyota Starlet | 4 | 3 | Small car |
| SIXT | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Carwiz | Toyota Fortuner | 5 | 3 | Large car |
| Carwiz | Hyundai Staria | 5 | 3 | Van |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
FOX (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
$38
Lowest daily price
$17
Total cars available
211
Top 14 suppliers in Downtown Johannesburg Sandton in 2025
SIXT
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
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
9.0
$17–$127
per day
Cnr West And Rivonia Road
+27112305000
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
08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
Firefly
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.8
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
8.8
$17–$127
per day
Cnr Rivonia & West
0117838943
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
08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
First Car Rental
8.5
Excellent
2 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.0
$17–$122
per day
161 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Johannesburg
+27117844608
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
08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
Enterprise
8.5
Excellent
2 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.0
$19–$411
per day
138 Rivonia Rd, SANDTON HILTON HOTEL
+27877587568
Show working hours
Mon
06:00-18:00
Tue
06:00-18:00
Wed
06:00-18:00
Thu
06:00-18:00
Fri
06:00-18:00
Sat
06:00-18:00
Sun
06:00-18:00
Europcar
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
8.9
$19–$127
per day
100 RIVONIA DRIVE
+27116668340
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
Hertz
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.0
$19–$127
per day
138 Rivonia Road, Sandton
+270117837943
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-16:00
Tue
09:00-16:00
Wed
09:00-16:00
Thu
09:00-16:00
Fri
09:00-16:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
U-Save
8.5
Excellent
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
9.0
Car condition
9.0
$19–$127
per day
Store 13, Retail Level 1 Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel Corner Rivonia Road
+27870958918
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:59
Tue
08:00-16:59
Wed
08:00-16:59
Thu
08:00-16:59
Fri
08:00-16:59
Sat
08:00-12:59
Sun
08:00-12:59
Carwiz
8.5
Excellent
7 reviews
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
7.6
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.8
$27–$206
per day
40 14th Street, Marlboro,Sandton
+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
09:00-13:00
Sun
09:00-13:00
8.4
Very Good
8 reviews
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
7.7
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.0
$27–$206
per day
Rivonia Rd & West Street, Rivonia Rd, Sandown, Sandton, 2196
+27117845722
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
GreenMotion
8.3
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.6
$18–$75
per day
Store 13, Retail Level 1, Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel, Corner Rivonia Road &, West St, Sandton, 2196
+27119756790 / +27870958918
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:59
Tue
08:00-16:59
Wed
08:00-16:59
Thu
08:00-16:59
Fri
08:00-16:59
Sat
08:00-12:59
Sun
08:00-12:59
Budget
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.7
$22–$103
per day
Old Mutual Building - Level B3 128-132 West Street Corner of Rivonia and, West St, Sandton, 2196
27116661700
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Mon
07:00-19:00
Tue
07:00-19:00
Wed
07:00-19:00
Thu
07:00-19:00
Fri
07:00-19:00
Sat
07:00-19:00
Sun
07:00-19:00
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
8.6
$19–$105
per day
100 Rivonia Rd, Dennehof, Sandton, 2196
+27116668340
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
Avis
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.6
$22–$103
per day
Old Mutual Building - Level B3 128-132 West Street Corner of Rivonia and, West St, Sandton, 2196
27116661700
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-19:00
Tue
07:00-19:00
Wed
07:00-19:00
Thu
07:00-19:00
Fri
07:00-19:00
Sat
07:00-19:00
Sun
07:00-19:00
FOX
8.0
Very Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.1
$22–$103
per day
100 Rivonia Drive Sandton
+27116668340
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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