Car Hire in Johannesburg
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Johannesburg Constantia Kloof
Mini
Toyota Agya
or comparable


£ 23.29
per day
Johannesburg Lanseria Airport
Mini
Toyota Agya
or comparable


£ 23.62
per day
Johannesburg Constantia Kloof
Economy
Toyota Starlet
or comparable


£ 25.91
per day
Johannesburg Sandton Downtown
Mini
Kia Picanto
or comparable


£ 27.38
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Offers
Tambo International Airport
Mini
Kia Picanto
or comparable


£ 27.83
/ per day
City Centre
Mini
Suzuki Celerio Hatch
or comparable


£ 28.50
/ per day
Johannesburg Sandton Downtown
Economy
Hyundai i10
or comparable


£ 28.52
/ per day
Tambo International Airport
Compact
Toyota Etios
or comparable


£ 30.32
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 06:58 on 2022-06-28.
Travel Information
Language
IsiZulu,
IsiXhosa,
Afrikaans
IsiXhosa,
Afrikaans
Currency
ZAR
Dialing code
27
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Speed limit out of city centre
100 km/h
62 mi/h
Speed limit within city centre
40 km/h
25 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
One-way Car Hire in Johannesburg
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Johannesburg and drop off in another city include:
- From Johannesburg to Cape Town - 247 offers from £ 16.29 per day
- From Johannesburg to Durban - 219 offers from £ 16.25 per day
- From Johannesburg to Bloemfontein - 89 offers from £ 16.29 per day
- From Johannesburg to Nelspruit - 51 offers from £ 16.29 per day
- From Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth - 89 offers from £ 16.29 per day
Top 15 Cities near Johannesburg
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Durban starting at £ 27.38 per day480.7 km / 298.7 miles away
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Port Elizabeth starting at £ 27.38 per day814.4 km / 506.1 miles away
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Nelspruit starting at £ 27.83 per day287.5 km / 178.7 miles away
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East London starting at £ 19.59 per day767.7 km / 477.0 miles away
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Bloemfontein starting at £ 27.38 per day378.1 km / 234.9 miles away
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Kimberley starting at £ 27.38 per day450.2 km / 279.7 miles away
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Upington starting at £ 27.83 per day730.5 km / 453.9 miles away
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Newcastle starting at £ 27.83 per day248.5 km / 154.4 miles away
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Jeffreys Bay starting at £ 34.65 per day932.7 km / 579.6 miles away
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Skukuza starting at £ 48.19 per day363.0 km / 225.6 miles away
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995.1 km / 618.3 miles away
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182.8 km / 113.6 miles away
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507.1 km / 315.1 miles away
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16.0 km / 9.9 miles away
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Ulundi starting at £ 13.44 per day399.7 km / 248.4 miles away
Top 18 Destinations around Johannesburg
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O.R. Tambo International Airport starting at £ 23.29 per day3.9 km / 2.4 miles away
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Johannesburg Airport starting at £ 44.25 per day3.9 km / 2.4 miles away
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Johannesburg Paulshof starting at £ 44.25 per day19.0 km / 11.8 miles away
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Johannesburg Mondeor starting at £ 44.25 per day24.9 km / 15.4 miles away
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Johannesburg Constantia Kloof starting at £ 23.29 per day28.4 km / 17.7 miles away
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Pretoria Menlo Park starting at £ 48.19 per day41.4 km / 25.7 miles away
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Pretoria Hatfield starting at £ 23.29 per day44.0 km / 27.3 miles away
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Wonderboom Airport starting at £ 27.83 per day54.0 km / 33.5 miles away
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Potchefstroom Baillie Park starting at £ 44.25 per day125.8 km / 78.2 miles away
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Nelspruit Airport starting at £ 25.79 per day280.5 km / 174.3 miles away
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Polokwane Airport starting at £ 27.38 per day284.7 km / 176.9 miles away
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Nelspruit Riverside Park starting at £ 27.83 per day287.5 km / 178.7 miles away
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Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport starting at £ 23.29 per day302.7 km / 188.1 miles away
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Skukuza Airport starting at £ 48.19 per day364.3 km / 226.4 miles away
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Ulundi Airport starting at £ 13.44 per day399.7 km / 248.4 miles away
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Pietermaritzburg Airport starting at £ 27.38 per day446.0 km / 277.1 miles away
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Kimberley Airport starting at £ 27.38 per day450.2 km / 279.7 miles away
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King Shaka International Airport starting at £ 27.38 per day480.7 km / 298.7 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Johannesburg?
Our data show how prices for hiring a car in Johannesburgfluctuate depending on the time of the year. This graph can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Johannesburg
The cheapest month to hire a car in Johannesburg is November with prices starting at £ 13.95 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is January with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 47.91. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 30. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Johannesburg?
Hirers picking up a car in Johannesburg keep them for an average of 16 days during in May, while those picking up their cars in October keep them for an average of 7.
Average Hire Length in Johannesburg
What month is the most favoured for hiring a car in Johannesburg?
While travellers visit Johannesburg year-round, the most popular month for hiring a car is October, and the least popular is September.
Popularity of Car Hire in Johannesburg by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Hire Models
Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
First Car Rental | Ford Ecosport | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
First Car Rental | Honda Amaze | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
First Car Rental | Nissan Almera | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
First Car Rental | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
BLUU | Toyota Rav4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
First Car Rental | VW Kombi | 5 | 3 | People Carriers |
Hertz | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
BLUU | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Our Customers Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
NK
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
18 May 2022
I would recommend the Apartheid Museum and the Montecasino
BC
United Kingdom
Nissan X-Trail
17 May 2022
Travelling around Johannesburg with ease
EK
United Kingdom
VW Polo
25 April 2022
I didn’t travel far and wide but the South African people are very welcoming.
RH
United Kingdom
Toyota Fortuner
1 March 2022
Kruger National Park is fantastic.
Car rental statistics
Highest rated company
Budget
9.16 / 10
Lowest rated company
First Car Rental
8.25 / 10
Total number of reviews
16
Total rental companies
13
Average daily price
£ 41.60
Lowest daily price
£ 6.58
Total cars available
227
Top 13 Hire Companies in Johannesburg in 2022

Budget
+27115735000
O.r. Tambo Int Apt
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

Hertz
+270115493191
R512 Broeder Stroom, Lanseria Airport, Lanseria, Gauteng, 1748
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
Wed:07:00-22:00
Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:09:00-20:00
Sun:09:00-22:00

SIXT
+27112309999
Terminal A Departures, O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, 1627

BLUU
+27112301200
O.R. Tambo International Airport, 1 Jones Rd, Johannesburg, Kempton Park, 1627
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

Europcar
+27113903909
O.R. Tambo International Airport Kempton Park, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1627
Working hours
Mon:00:01-23:59
Tue:00:01-23:59
Wed:00:01-23:59
Thu:00:01-23:59
Fri:00:01-23:59
Sun:00:01-23:59

Thrifty
113909700
1 Jones Road
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

GreenMotion
+27119756790 / +27716800727
1 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1632
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

Bidvest
+112301200
O.R. Tambo Int. Airport
Working hours
Mon:06:00-21:00
Tue:06:00-21:00
Wed:06:00-21:00
Thu:06:00-21:00
Fri:06:00-21:00
Sat:06:00-21:00
Sun:06:00-21:00

Firefly
+27113909700
O R Tambo Airport Rd & Jones Rd, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1620
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

Keddy
+27115489000
Main Terminal Building
Working hours
Mon:06:00-22:00
Wed:06:00-22:00
Thu:06:00-22:00
Fri:06:00-22:00

Avis
27113878230
3 Brabazon Road
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:08:00-12:00

Thrifty ZA
+270113903454
OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, 1627
Working hours
Mon:06:00-21:00
Tue:06:00-21:00
Wed:06:00-21:00
Thu:06:00-21:00
Fri:06:00-21:00
Sat:06:00-21:00
Sun:06:00-21:00

First Car Rental
+27113902342
Car Rental Concourse, O R Tambo International Airport, Isando, Johannesburg, 1627
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