Car Rental at Johannesburg Airport
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Cheapest car rental rates
Mini
Renault Kwid or similar
$20.13 per day
Economy
Toyota Starlet or similar
$25.54 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest or similar
$25.27 per day
Economy Elite
VW Polo or similar
$33.72 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Intermediate Van
Toyota Rumion or similar
$52.08 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
$65.68 per day
Full-size
BMW 3 Series or similar
$97.68 per day
Luxury Van
Toyota Quantum or similar
$104.36 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:26 AM on 5/2/25. 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
$53 per day
Average car rental length
6 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
$1.23 per liter or $4.64 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.14 per liter or $4.33 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.36 per liter or $5.14 per gallon
Airport info
Johannesburg Airport (QRA)
- IATA: QRA
- ICAO: FAGM
- Name: Johannesburg Airport (QRA)
- Distance from city: 1.2 miles / 2 km
Top 18 locations near Johannesburg Airport
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38.4 km / 23.9 miles away
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43.6 km / 27.1 miles away
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53.7 km / 33.4 miles away
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298.8 km / 185.7 miles away
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380.2 km / 236.2 miles away
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453.2 km / 281.6 miles away
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478.6 km / 297.4 miles away
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495.5 km / 307.9 miles away
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546.3 km / 339.5 miles away
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768.2 km / 477.3 miles away
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815.4 km / 506.7 miles away
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908.4 km / 564.5 miles away
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1,040.5 km / 646.5 miles away
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1,231 km / 764.9 miles away
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1,270.9 km / 789.7 miles away
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1,279.7 km / 795.2 miles away
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1,280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
Map of car rental locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Johannesburg Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Johannesburg Airport 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 at Johannesburg Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Johannesburg Airport is December — when rental costs average $19.96 per day. This is 53% cheaper than the yearly average and 68% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $62.76 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.
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 at Johannesburg Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in December the average rental period is 31 days, while in November, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days at Johannesburg Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Johannesburg Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Johannesburg Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in March, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Johannesburg Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Avis, Thrifty |
| Popular car categories | SUVs |
| Lowest price | $20 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty
7.9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Avis
7.8 / 10
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$53.06
Lowest daily price
$20.13
Total cars available
23
Top 2 suppliers at Johannesburg Airport in 2025
Thrifty
+27113909700
O R Tambo International Airport, O R Tambo Airport Rd &, Jones Rd, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1620, South Africa
$22 - $104
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 22:00
Tue:
06:00 - 22:00
Wed:
06:00 - 22:00
Thu:
06:00 - 22:00
Fri:
06:00 - 22:00
Sat:
06:00 - 22:00
Sun:
06:00 - 22:00
Avis
27115735000
O.R. Tambo Intl Airport
$20 - $107
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
00:00 - 23:59
Fri:
00:00 - 23:59
Sat:
00:00 - 23:59
Sun:
00:00 - 23:59
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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