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

£ 13.48
per day
Tambo International Airport Car Hire
Compact
Toyota Corolla
or comparable

£ 15.19
per day
Johannesburg Constantia Kloof Car Hire
Economy
Toyota Starlet
or comparable

£ 15.95
per day
Tambo International Airport Car Hire
Mini Elite
Hyundai Grand i10
or comparable

£ 16.88
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Tambo International Airport Car Hire
Intermediate
Volkswagen Polo Sedan
or comparable

£ 27.59
/ per day
Tambo International Airport Car Hire
Standard
Toyota Quest Aut.
or comparable

£ 34.09
/ per day
Tambo International Airport Car Hire
Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc
or comparable

£ 41.83
/ per day
Tambo International Airport Car Hire
Premium
Audi Q2
or comparable

£ 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
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
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Pretoria Car Hire starting at £ 16.10 per day43.6 km / 27.1 miles away
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Nelspruit Car Hire starting at £ 15.17 per day298.8 km / 185.7 miles away
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Durban Car Hire starting at £ 16.10 per day478.6 km / 297.4 miles away
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Upington Car Hire starting at £ 17.20 per day734.2 km / 456.2 miles away
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East London Car Hire starting at £ 13.29 per day768.2 km / 477.3 miles away
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Port Elizabeth Car Hire starting at £ 14.07 per day908.4 km / 564.5 miles away
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George Car Hire starting at £ 16.10 per day1040.5 km / 646.5 miles away
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Cape Town Car Hire starting at £ 14.08 per day1270.9 km / 789.7 miles away
Top 10 Destinations around Johannesburg
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Johannesburg Airport Car Hire starting at £ 20.01 per day
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O.R. Tambo International Airport Car Hire starting at £ 15.19 per day
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26.5 km / 16.5 miles away
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Pretoria Hatfield Car Hire starting at £ 16.88 per day43.6 km / 27.1 miles away
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King Shaka International Airport Car Hire starting at £ 16.10 per day478.6 km / 297.4 miles away
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East London Airport Car Hire starting at £ 13.29 per day768.2 km / 477.3 miles away
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Port Elizabeth Airport Car Hire starting at £ 14.07 per day908.4 km / 564.5 miles away
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George Airport Car Hire starting at £ 16.10 per day1040.5 km / 646.5 miles away
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Cape Town Airport Car Hire starting at £ 16.10 per day1270.9 km / 789.7 miles away
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City Centre Car Hire starting at £ 16.10 per day1280.4 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
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
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
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.
CB
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
9 February 2023
Good experience
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
8.2 / 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
6 locations
£ 19 - £ 138

First Car Rental
2 locations
£ 16 - £ 144

Hertz
4 locations

BLUU
5 locations
£ 20 - £ 73

Europcar
4 locations

SIXT
3 locations
£ 17 - £ 95

Keddy
2 locations
£ 19 - £ 142

Firefly
3 locations

Thrifty
3 locations
£ 17 - £ 108

Avis
6 locations
£ 20 - £ 138

Bidvest
3 locations

GreenMotion
2 locations
£ 15 - £ 56
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