Car Hire in Johannesburg

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Johannesburg Constantia Kloof Car Hire
Mini
Toyota Agya or comparable
Toyota Agya
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Firefly
£ 13.48 per day
Tambo International Airport Car Hire
Compact
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
£ 15.19 per day
Johannesburg Constantia Kloof Car Hire
Economy
Toyota Starlet or comparable
Toyota Starlet
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
£ 15.95 per day
Tambo International Airport Car Hire
Mini Elite
Hyundai Grand i10 or comparable
Hyundai Grand i10
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
£ 16.88 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Tambo International Airport Car Hire
Intermediate
Volkswagen Polo Sedan or comparable
Volkswagen Polo Sedan
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
First Car Rental
£ 27.59 / per day
Tambo International Airport Car Hire
Standard
Toyota Quest Aut. or comparable
Toyota Quest Aut.
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£ 34.09 / per day
Tambo International Airport Car Hire
Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or comparable
Volkswagen T-Roc
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
£ 41.83 / per day
Tambo International Airport Car Hire
Premium
Audi Q2 or comparable
Audi Q2
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
BLUU
£ 43.26 / 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 11:00 on 2023-06-03.
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Travel Information

Language
IsiZulu,
Xhosa,
Afrikaans,
English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+27
Average car hire price
£ 26.03 / per day
Average car hire length
11 days
Speed limit within city centre
60 km/h
37 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 - 120 km/h
62 - 75 mph
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 £ 16.24 per day
  • From Johannesburg to Durban - 219 offers from £ 16.20 per day
  • From Johannesburg to Bloemfontein - 89 offers from £ 16.24 per day
  • From Johannesburg to Nelspruit - 51 offers from £ 16.24 per day
  • From Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth - 89 offers from £ 16.24 per day

Top 8 Cities near Johannesburg

  1. Pretoria Car Hire starting at £ 16.10 per day
    43.6 km / 27.1 miles away
  2. Nelspruit Car Hire starting at £ 15.17 per day
    298.8 km / 185.7 miles away
  3. Durban Car Hire starting at £ 16.10 per day
    478.6 km / 297.4 miles away
  4. Upington Car Hire starting at £ 17.20 per day
    734.2 km / 456.2 miles away
  5. East London Car Hire starting at £ 13.29 per day
    768.2 km / 477.3 miles away
  6. Port Elizabeth Car Hire starting at £ 14.07 per day
    908.4 km / 564.5 miles away
  7. George Car Hire starting at £ 16.10 per day
    1040.5 km / 646.5 miles away
  8. Cape Town Car Hire starting at £ 14.08 per day
    1270.9 km / 789.7 miles away

Top 10 Destinations around Johannesburg

  1. Johannesburg Airport Car Hire starting at £ 20.01 per day
  2. O.R. Tambo International Airport Car Hire starting at £ 15.19 per day
  3. Johannesburg Fourways Downtown Car Hire
    26.5 km / 16.5 miles away
  4. Pretoria Hatfield Car Hire starting at £ 16.88 per day
    43.6 km / 27.1 miles away
  5. King Shaka International Airport Car Hire starting at £ 16.10 per day
    478.6 km / 297.4 miles away
  6. East London Airport Car Hire starting at £ 13.29 per day
    768.2 km / 477.3 miles away
  7. Port Elizabeth Airport Car Hire starting at £ 14.07 per day
    908.4 km / 564.5 miles away
  8. George Airport Car Hire starting at £ 16.10 per day
    1040.5 km / 646.5 miles away
  9. Cape Town Airport Car Hire starting at £ 16.10 per day
    1270.9 km / 789.7 miles away
  10. City Centre Car Hire starting at £ 16.10 per day
    1280.4 km / 795.6 miles away

Map of Car Hire Destinations

During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Johannesburg?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Johannesburg fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Johannesburg
£ 34.09
January
£ 38.94
February
£ 40.39
March
£ 34.30
April
£ 32.03
May
£ 38.34
June
£ 42.92
July
£ 40.55
August
£ 38.86
September
£ 39.53
October
£ 34.83
November
£ 37.72
December
The cheapest month to hire a car in Johannesburg is May with prices starting at £ 32.03 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is July with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 42.92. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 38. 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 12 days during in January, while those picking up their cars in May keep them for an average of 8.
Average Hire Length in Johannesburg
12
January
11
February
10
March
10
April
8
May
11
June
12
July
11
August
11
September
10
October
11
November
11
December

What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Johannesburg?

The most popular month for hiring a car in Johannesburg is December, and the least popular is May.
Monthly searches in Johannesburg by pick-up date relative to the average
93%
January
80%
February
75%
March
98%
April
62%
May
72%
June
91%
July
123%
August
83%
September
106%
October
94%
November
224%
December

Car Hire Information

Car hire locations 12
Airport locations 3
Popular suppliers First Car Rental, BLUU, GreenMotion, Hertz, Firefly
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers
Lowest price £ 13 per day
Cheapest supplier Firefly

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
First Car Rental Suzuki Celerio 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Nissan Almera 5 2 Medium cars
First Car Rental Honda Amaze 5 1 Small cars
Thrifty Hyundai Grand i10 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Ford Ecosport 5 3 SUVs
BLUU Haval Jolion 5 2 SUVs
Firefly Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
Hertz Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Proton X50 5 3 SUVs
Europcar Kia Picanto 5 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 car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
9 February 2023
Good experience
United Kingdom
Nissan Almera
12 January 2023
We drove almost 4300 kms all around South Africa on national roads that sometimes left a lot to be desired in terms of potholes. However, the car never let us down and gave a reasonable return in kms per litre.
United Kingdom
VW Polo
26 October 2022
Do not go to the Markon River Reserve.it is miles from anywhere and very little there.
United Kingdom
Toyota Agya
28 August 2022
Able to travel to Pilanesberg for a weeks rest after three fantastic but tiring weeks volunteering ar a rhino orphanage
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
18 May 2022
I would recommend the Apartheid Museum and the Montecasino
United Kingdom
Nissan X-Trail
17 May 2022
Travelling around Johannesburg with ease
United Kingdom
VW Polo
25 April 2022
I didn’t travel far and wide but the South African people are very welcoming.
United Kingdom
Toyota Fortuner
1 March 2022
Kruger National Park is fantastic.

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Budget
9.2 / 10
Lowest rated company
GreenMotion
8.2 / 10
Total number of reviews
54
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
£ 26.03
Lowest daily price
£ 6.56
Total cars available
343

Top 12 Hire Companies in Johannesburg in 2023

Budget
Budget
Remarkable 9.2 / 29 reviews
6 locations
£ 19 - £ 138
First Car Rental
First Car Rental
Remarkable 9.1 / 187 reviews
2 locations
£ 16 - £ 144
Hertz
Hertz
Outstanding 8.9 / 184 reviews
4 locations
BLUU
BLUU
Outstanding 8.9 / 130 reviews
5 locations
£ 20 - £ 73
Europcar
Europcar
Outstanding 8.8 / 52 reviews
4 locations
SIXT
SIXT
Outstanding 8.8 / 26 reviews
3 locations
£ 17 - £ 95
Keddy
Keddy
Outstanding 8.7 / 30 reviews
2 locations
£ 19 - £ 142
Firefly
Firefly
Outstanding 8.6 / 109 reviews
3 locations
Thrifty
Thrifty
Outstanding 8.6 / 154 reviews
3 locations
£ 17 - £ 108
Avis
Avis
Outstanding 8.5
6 locations
£ 20 - £ 138
Bidvest
Bidvest
Outstanding 8.5 / 5 reviews
3 locations
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Outstanding 8.2 / 57 reviews
2 locations
£ 15 - £ 56

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