Car Hire in Johannesburg
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Tambo International Airport Car Hire
Mini
Kia Picanto
or comparable
£ 11.79
/ per day
Tambo International Airport Car Hire
Economy
Hyundai Grand i10
or comparable
£ 12.98
/ per day
Johannesburg Fourways Downtown Car Hire
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest
or comparable
£ 16.05
/ per day
Tambo International Airport Car Hire
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£ 22.91
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Tambo International Airport Car Hire
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable
£ 25.01
/ per day
Tambo International Airport Car Hire
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4
or comparable
£ 47.19
/ per day
Johannesburg Lanseria Airport Car Hire
Premium
Audi Q2
or comparable
£ 50.34
/ per day
Johannesburg Lanseria Airport Car Hire
Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger
or comparable
£ 62.86
/ 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 15:47 on 2023-12-04.
Travel Information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+27
Average car hire price
£ 31 per day
Average car hire length
11 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%
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 £ 16.19 per day
- From Johannesburg to Durban - 219 offers from £ 16.15 per day
- From Johannesburg to Bloemfontein - 89 offers from £ 16.19 per day
- From Johannesburg to Nelspruit - 51 offers from £ 16.19 per day
- From Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth - 89 offers from £ 16.19 per day
Top 8 Cities near Johannesburg
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Pretoria Car Hire starting at £ 11.68 per day43.6 km / 27.1 miles away
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Nelspruit Car Hire starting at £ 12.17 per day298.8 km / 185.7 miles away
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Durban Car Hire starting at £ 11.75 per day478.6 km / 297.4 miles away
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Upington Car Hire starting at £ 12.17 per day734.2 km / 456.2 miles away
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East London Car Hire starting at £ 12.17 per day768.2 km / 477.3 miles away
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Port Elizabeth Car Hire starting at £ 12.17 per day908.4 km / 564.5 miles away
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George Car Hire starting at £ 12.17 per day1040.5 km / 646.5 miles away
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Cape Town Car Hire starting at £ 12.17 per day1270.9 km / 789.7 miles away
Top 11 Destinations around Johannesburg
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Johannesburg Airport Car Hire starting at £ 17.12 per day
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Tambo International Airport Car Hire starting at £ 11.79 per day
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Johannesburg Fourways Downtown Car Hire starting at £ 12.17 per day26.5 km / 16.5 miles away
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Pretoria Hatfield Car Hire starting at £ 11.68 per day43.6 km / 27.1 miles away
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285.0 km / 177.1 miles away
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King Shaka International Airport Car Hire starting at £ 11.75 per day478.6 km / 297.4 miles away
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East London Airport Car Hire starting at £ 12.17 per day768.2 km / 477.3 miles away
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Port Elizabeth Airport Car Hire starting at £ 12.17 per day908.4 km / 564.5 miles away
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George Airport Car Hire starting at £ 12.17 per day1040.5 km / 646.5 miles away
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Cape Town Airport Car Hire starting at £ 12.17 per day1270.9 km / 789.7 miles away
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City Centre Car Hire starting at £ 12.17 per day1280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
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
The best month to hire a car in Johannesburg is November (when the average price is £ 27.59 per day). This is 20% less than the yearly average and 32% less than hiring in March (when the average price is £ 40.28).
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.
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?
Car hire lengths vary by month: in July, average hirers keep their car for 13, and in July, for 8 days.
Average number of hire days in Johannesburg
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
Car Hire Information
| Car hire locations | 13 |
| Airport locations | 3 |
| Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, GreenMotion, Firefly, BLUU, Hertz |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | £ 12 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
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 |
| Firefly | Toyota Corolla Quest | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| First Car Rental | Ford EcoSport | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| First Car Rental | Proton X50 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Hyundai Grand i10 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Nissan X-Trail | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Firefly | Toyota Corolla Cross | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Firefly | Toyota Agya | 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.
CB
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
9 February 2023
Good experience
JP
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
4 February 2023
Great trip to various parts of the Drakensberg.
MW
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.
DS
United Kingdom
VW Polo
26 October 2022
Do not go to the Markon River Reserve.it is miles from anywhere and very little there.
NB
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
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 Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Budget
9.2 / 10
Lowest rated company
GreenMotion
8.3 / 10
Total number of reviews
53
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
£ 31.14
Lowest daily price
£ 11.79
Total cars available
422
Top 14 Hire Companies in Johannesburg in 2023
Budget
6 locations
£ 16 - £ 101
First Car Rental
3 locations
£ 15 - £ 137
Firefly
3 locations
£ 17 - £ 76
SIXT
3 locations
£ 22 - £ 120
Hertz
4 locations
£ 18 - £ 87
BLUU
5 locations
£ 13 - £ 77
Europcar
4 locations
Keddy
4 locations
£ 12 - £ 105
Thrifty
1 location
Enterprise
1 location
£ 12 - £ 91
Bidvest
3 locations
Avis
7 locations
£ 17 - £ 131
National
1 location
£ 15 - £ 110
GreenMotion
3 locations
£ 13 - £ 165
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