Car Hire in Johannesburg

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Johannesburg Constantia Kloof
Mini
Suzuki Swift or comparable
Suzuki Swift
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
£ 10.30 / per day
Johannesburg Fourways Central Business District
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
£ 13.07 / per day
City Centre
Compact Regular Cab Pickup
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Carwiz
£ 16.61 / per day
Tambo International Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
£ 17.49 / per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Tambo International Airport
Standard
Toyota Quest or comparable
Toyota Quest
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
First Car Rental
£ 27.59 / per day
Johannesburg Airport
Economy Elite
VW Polo or comparable
VW Polo
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
£ 36.84 / per day
Tambo International Airport
Full-size
BMW 3 Series or comparable
BMW 3 Series
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
£ 38.59 / per day
Tambo International Airport
Premium
Mercedes C Class or comparable
Mercedes C Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
£ 52.16 / 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 05:49 on 2024-04-21.

Travel Information

Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+27
Average car hire price
£ 27 per day
Average car hire length
10 days
Speed limit within city centre
60 km/h or 37 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 - 120 km/h or 62 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Score
9.2 / 10

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 £ 16.20 per day
  • From Johannesburg to Durban - 219 offers from £ 16.16 per day
  • From Johannesburg to Bloemfontein - 89 offers from £ 16.20 per day
  • From Johannesburg to Nelspruit - 51 offers from £ 16.20 per day
  • From Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth - 89 offers from £ 16.20 per day

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire in Johannesburg the most affordable?

According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Johannesburg fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Johannesburg
£ 25.23
January
£ 28.61
February
£ 29.38
March
£ 31.21
April
£ 31.95
May
£ 32.65
June
£ 37.61
July
£ 35.77
August
£ 31.65
September
£ 33.77
October
£ 27.60
November
£ 28.61
December
The best month to hire a car in Johannesburg is January (when the average price is £ 25.23 per day). This is 19% less than the yearly average and 33% less than hiring in July (when the average price is £ 37.61).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Johannesburg?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in July, the average renter keeps their car for 13 days, and in March, they keep their car for 7 days.
Average number of hire days in Johannesburg
10
January
8
February
7
March
8
April
8
May
10
June
13
July
11
August
9
September
11
October
10
November
9
December

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

Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for car hire in Johannesburg is December, and the least popular is October.
Popularity of Car Hire in Johannesburg by Monthly Searches
111%
January
121%
February
121%
March
96%
April
75%
May
69%
June
74%
July
81%
August
77%
September
69%
October
96%
November
210%
December

Car Hire Information

Car hire locations 13
Airport locations 3
Popular suppliers First Car Rental, Firefly, GreenMotion, Hertz, Enterprise
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers
Lowest price £ 10 per day
Cheapest supplier Hertz

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Firefly Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Celerio 5 1 Small cars
Firefly Toyota Corolla Quest 4 2 Medium cars
First Car Rental Toyota Corolla Cross 5 3 SUVs
Firefly Toyota Corolla Cross 5 3 SUVs
First Car Rental Proton X50 5 3 SUVs
First Car Rental Nissan Almera 5 2 Medium cars
Hertz Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
First Car Rental Honda Amaze 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Ford EcoSport 5 2 SUVs

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
Toyota Yaris
4 February 2023
Great trip to various parts of the Drakensberg.
customer photo
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.
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Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Enterprise
8.8 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Carwiz
6.1 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
62
Total rental companies
17
Average daily price
£ 26.58
Lowest daily price
£ 10.30
Total cars available
789

Top 17 Suppliers in Johannesburg in 2024

Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.8 / 13 reviews
2 locations
£ 14 - £ 110
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.7 / 31 reviews
6 locations
£ 14 - £ 111
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8.6 / 155 reviews
3 locations
£ 16 - £ 82
First Car Rental
First Car Rental
Very good 8.5 / 255 reviews
3 locations
£ 14 - £ 137
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.4 / 33 reviews
3 locations
£ 29 - £ 184
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.3 / 211 reviews
4 locations
£ 10 - £ 86
BLUU
BLUU
Very good 8.2 / 129 reviews
5 locations
£ 15 - £ 82
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8 / 33 reviews
4 locations
£ 16 - £ 106
Europcar
Europcar
Good 7.9 / 54 reviews
4 locations
£ 12 - £ 124
Thrifty
Thrifty
Good 7.8 / 153 reviews
4 locations
£ 26 - £ 111
Alamo
Alamo
Good 7.8 / 6 reviews
1 location
£ 13 - £ 107
National
National
Good 7.8 / 1 review
1 location
£ 19 - £ 135
Bidvest
Bidvest
Good 7.7 / 5 reviews
3 locations
Avis
Avis
Good 7.7
7 locations
£ 14 - £ 115
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Good 7.6 / 111 reviews
3 locations
£ 15 - £ 27
Dollar
Dollar
Good 7.6
2 locations
£ 26 - £ 111
Carwiz
Carwiz
Satisfactory 6.1 / 20 reviews
3 locations
£ 13 - £ 104
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