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Toyota Starlet
or similar
Manual
5
A/C
5
$23.07
per day
Toyota Starlet
or similar
Manual
5
A/C
5
$23.07
per day
8.3
Good
2 ratings
Toyota Urban Cruiser
or similar
Manual
5
A/C
5
$25.73
per day
8.3
Good
133 ratings
Hyundai Venue
or similar
Manual
5
A/C
5
$26.35
per day
7.5
Average
148 ratings
Toyota Urban Cruiser
or similar
Manual
5
A/C
5
$26.85
per day
Kia Sonet
or similar
Manual
5
A/C
5
$28.00
per day
8.4
Good
18 ratings
Hyundai Venue
or similar
Manual
5
A/C
5
$28.00
per day
8.4
Good
18 ratings
Citroen C3
or similar
Manual
5
A/C
5
$28.00
per day
8.4
Good
18 ratings
Suzuki Fronx
or similar
Automatic
4
A/C
5
$30.00
per day
9.1
Excellent
348 ratings
Showing 9 out of 25 cars
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 05:18 on 11/08/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
$20 per day
Average car rental length
11 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
$1.45 per liter or $5.49 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.39 per liter or $5.26 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.55 per liter or $5.87 per gallon
Rating
9.4 / 10
When to book at Tambo International Airport and for how long?
During which month is it most affordable to rent an SUV at Tambo International Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Tambo International Airport 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 $20 |
Average SUV Rental Price at Tambo International Airport
$47
$23
$0
$39
in January
Jan
$42
in February
Feb
$42
in March
Mar
$39
in April
Apr
$35
in May
May
$31
in June
Jun
$34
in July
Jul
$39
in August
Aug
$39
in September
Sep
$42
in October
Oct
$41
in November
Nov
$42
in December
Dec
Rental suppliers at Tambo International Airport offer the best value for renting an SUV in June with a minimum price of $30.55.
Which month sees the highest demand for SUV rental at Tambo International Airport?
Renters more often prefer an SUV at Tambo International Airport in March, while they less often prefer one in November.
Popularity of SUV Rental at Tambo International Airport by Monthly Searches
304.7
152.4
0
225 times in January
Jan
250 times in February
Feb
277 times in March
Mar
264 times in April
Apr
243 times in May
May
191 times in June
Jun
188 times in July
Jul
248 times in August
Aug
191 times in September
Sep
185 times in October
Oct
153 times in November
Nov
265 times in December
Dec
How long are SUVs typically rented for at Tambo International Airport?
Travelers like to keep their rented SUVs for 15 days in January, while this drops to an average of 10 days in May, which makes it the month with the shortest average rental period.
Average SUV Rental Length at Tambo International Airport
17
8
0
15 days in January
Jan
11 days in February
Feb
11 days in March
Mar
12 days in April
Apr
10 days in May
May
13 days in June
Jun
13 days in July
Jul
11 days in August
Aug
11 days in September
Sep
10 days in October
Oct
11 days in November
Nov
13 days in December
Dec
Here's what travelers say about renting an SUV at Tambo International Airport
9.3
Average rating
Based on 17 reviews
Best month to visit
May
Happiest customers drive
Toyota Corolla Cross
All reviews are left by actual customers and have been verified.
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May 7, 2025
Matthew M.
Toyota Hilux
Welgvonden game reserve and Blyde river canyon are must do locations
May 8, 2024
Anesh N.
Haval Jolion
Visiting family
Mar 4, 2024
Aaron M.
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Meeting monkeys in the Durban Beach.
Feb 7, 2024
Pol V.
Toyota Corolla Cross
We visited Kruger National park, and as we got a bigger car, we were sitting higher and coud look above the long gras.
Dec 13, 2023
Gabazile Joan S.
Hyundai Venue
Nature
Nov 12, 2023
Grietje J.
Proton X50
An extensive drive from Joburg to Cape Town and travel in Cape province with pleasant B&B at every stop. Impressed by the friendliness of most people we met. Well organised and maintained facilities, parks, musea ...
Jan 16, 2023
Grant D.
Toyota Fortuner
Got us through the terrible South African roads in one piece
Feb 17, 2020
Robin W.
Nissan Double Cab 4WD
Easy to find rental desk, Easy to leave airport without having to go into the city
Feb 4, 2020
Pradeep Vicran M.
Toyota Corolla Cross
Johannesburg is a beautiful place and gave us a best experience
Nov 19, 2019
Mark B.
Nissan X-Trail 4WD
Keep your head on a swivel :D
Oct 31, 2019
JA M.
Nissan X-Trail 4WD
I mostly used the across border in Lesotho.
majestic mountains, lovely people and culture and art crafts such as more hair products and leather products ( hand made)
Sep 5, 2019
Diego S.
Honda BR-V
So danger
Aug 22, 2019
Sakhumzi Tautona M.
Toyota Fortuner
My route was JHB to KZN Via Eastern Cape renter must just be mindful of potholes and trucks and drive carefully big cars is preferred for routes
Jul 24, 2019
Arno W.
Honda BR-V
Traffic times are a bit difficult to drive at a higher speed. I would recommend a navigation tool of some sort if you are not familiar with Johannesburg.
May 14, 2019
Shaun W.
Nissan Double Cab
South Africa is a great country...
Apr 17, 2019
Sahid S.
Toyota Corolla Cross
JUST HAVE TO BE CAREFUL WHEN DRIVING
Apr 16, 2019
Antonius B.
Toyota Fortuner
Im have no had problems. So its all good for me.
Showing 10 out of 17 reviews
Top 11 suppliers at Tambo International Airport in 2026
9.1
Excellent
348 ratings
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
9.1
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.9
Drop-off speed
9.6
Car cleanliness
9.5
Car condition
9.3
$30–$121
per day
Car Rental Concourse, O R Tambo International Airport, Isando, Johannesburg, 1627
+27113902342
Show working hours
Mon
00:00-23:59
Tue
00:00-23:59
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00:00-23:59
Thu
00:00-23:59
Fri
00:00-23:59
Sat
00:00-23:59
Sun
00:00-23:59
Enterprise
9.0
Excellent
48 ratings
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
9.3
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
$40–$231
per day
Tambo Airport Rd Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1627, Kiosk Number 6
+27113902922
Show working hours
Mon
06:00-23:00
Tue
06:00-23:00
Wed
06:00-23:00
Thu
06:00-23:00
Fri
06:00-23:00
Sat
06:00-23:00
Sun
06:00-23:00
8.7
Very Good
30 ratings
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.8
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
9.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.0
$49–$77
per day
Or Tambo Intl Airport
+27115735000
Show 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
8.7
Very Good
183 ratings
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
8.8
$44–$95
per day
Johannesburg Apt Or Tambo International Airport Outside Terminal
+27813332241
Show working hours
Mon
06:30-22:00
Tue
06:30-22:00
Wed
06:30-22:00
Thu
06:30-22:00
Fri
06:30-22:00
Sat
06:30-22:00
Sun
06:30-22:00
U-Save
8.4
Good
18 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
7.6
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.0
$28–$42
per day
1 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1632
+27119756790 / +27870958918
Show 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
8.3
Good
133 ratings
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.8
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
7.4
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
8.8
$26–$94
per day
O.R. Tambo International Airport, 1 Jones Rd, Johannesburg, Kempton Park, 1627
+27112301200
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
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
Dollar
8.3
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.6
$23–$109
per day
O R Tambo International Airport, O R Tambo Airport Rd &, Jones Rd, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1620, South Africa
+27113909700
Show 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
8.3
Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.7
$51–$81
per day
O.R. Tambo Intl Airport
27115735000
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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
National
8.2
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.3
$53–$267
per day
Tambo Airport Rd Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1627, Kiosk Number 6
+27113902922
Show working hours
Mon
06:00-23:00
Tue
06:00-23:00
Wed
06:00-23:00
Thu
06:00-23:00
Fri
06:00-23:00
Sat
06:00-23:00
Sun
06:00-23:00
Alamo
7.6
Average
54 ratings
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
7.3
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
6.4
Drop-off speed
7.7
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.1
$38–$228
per day
Tambo Airport Rd Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1627, Kiosk Number 6
+27113902922
Show working hours
Mon
06:00-23:00
Tue
06:00-23:00
Wed
06:00-23:00
Thu
06:00-23:00
Fri
06:00-23:00
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06:00-23:00
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06:00-23:00
7.5
Average
148 ratings
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
6.5
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
6.7
Drop-off speed
7.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.2
$26–$40
per day
1 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1632
+27119756790 / +27716800727 / +27870958918
Show 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
Showing 9 out of 11 suppliers
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