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Toyota Vitz
or similar Mini
Manual
5
A/C
4
$19.52
per day
Rental office
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
$24.32
per day
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
$28.38
per day
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$64.59
per day
Rental office
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Audi Q2
or similar Compact Elite Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$75.94
per day
Rental office
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Unlimited mileage
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BMW 3 Series
or similar Premium
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$96.16
per day
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Toyota Fortuner
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$101.28
per day
Rental office
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$31.16
per day
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:40 on 22/10/26. 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
$55 per day
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
$1.42 per liter or $5.38 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.34 per liter or $5.07 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.58 per liter or $5.98 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Soweto
- Johannesburgfrom $13.88 per day20.8 km / 12.92 miles away
- Centurionfrom $14.85 per day50.9 km / 31.63 miles away
- Pretoriafrom $14.82 per day61.7 km / 38.34 miles away
- Ermelo209 km / 129.87 miles away
- Polokwanefrom $13.88 per day302.5 km / 187.96 miles away
- Nelspruitfrom $14.82 per day318.6 km / 197.97 miles away
- Bloemfonteinfrom $14.82 per day361 km / 224.32 miles away
- Kimberleyfrom $14.82 per day416.9 km / 259.05 miles away
- Pietermaritzburgfrom $14.50 per day445.3 km / 276.7 miles away
- Richards Bayfrom $14.57 per day497.1 km / 308.88 miles away
- Durbanfrom $13.23 per day504.7 km / 313.61 miles away
- Sishen511.5 km / 317.83 miles away
- Margatefrom $15.35 per day566.6 km / 352.07 miles away
- Mthathafrom $14.93 per day602.6 km / 374.44 miles away
- East Londonfrom $14.82 per day754.1 km / 468.58 miles away
- Port Elizabethfrom $15.13 per day887.1 km / 551.22 miles away
- Georgefrom $14.82 per day1,005 km / 624.48 miles away
- Stellenboschfrom $14.82 per day1,220 km / 758.07 miles away
- Hermanusfrom $15.78 per day1,231.8 km / 765.41 miles away
- Cape Townfrom $11.54 per day1,249 km / 776.09 miles away
Top 18 locations near Soweto
- Johannesburg Lanseria Airportfrom $13.88 per day33.7 km / 20.94 miles away
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom $14.19 per day34.8 km / 21.62 miles away
- Pretoria Hatfieldfrom $14.82 per day64 km / 39.77 miles away
- Wonderboom Airportfrom $14.82 per day72.4 km / 44.99 miles away
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom $14.82 per day333.6 km / 207.29 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom $14.82 per day354.6 km / 220.34 miles away
- Kimberley Airportfrom $14.82 per day421.2 km / 261.72 miles away
- King Shaka International Airportfrom $13.23 per day489.3 km / 304.04 miles away
- Durban (Downtown)from $15.78 per day504.7 km / 313.61 miles away
- Sishen Airport511.5 km / 317.83 miles away
- East London Airportfrom $14.82 per day755.5 km / 469.45 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstownfrom $21.20 per day798.1 km / 495.92 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Airportfrom $15.13 per day888.8 km / 552.27 miles away
- George Airportfrom $14.82 per day1,013.7 km / 629.88 miles away
- Cape Town Franschhoek1,200.1 km / 745.71 miles away
- Cape Town Airportfrom $11.54 per day1,239.7 km / 770.31 miles away
- Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfrontfrom $16.60 per day1,248.3 km / 775.66 miles away
- Cape Town (Downtown)from $14.68 per day1,249 km / 776.09 miles away
When to book in Soweto and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Soweto?
Car rental prices in Soweto vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month November | |
| A good deal $34 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Soweto
$31
$15
$0
$25
in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
$28
in November
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Soweto is January (when prices average $25.15 per day). This is 5% cheaper than the yearly average and 10% cheaper than renting in November (when prices average $27.87).
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's the most popular month to rent a car in Soweto?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Soweto is November, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Soweto by pick-up date relative to the average
1.4
0.7
0
0.7 times in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1.3 times in November
Nov
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Soweto?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in January, the average renter keeps their car for 4 days, and in November, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Soweto
4
2
0
4 days in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
3 days in November
Nov
Dec
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
Prices are lowest during January, starting at $25 for an Economy car and highest in November, when economy cars start at $28. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Soweto is November, while the least popular month is January.
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