Car Hire in Johannesburg
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Johannesburg Lanseria Airport
Mini
Suzuki Celerio
or comparable
£ 21.29
per day
Tambo International Airport
Mini
Kia Picanto
or comparable
£ 24.11
per day
Johannesburg Fourways Downtown
Mini
Kia Picanto
or comparable
£ 24.49
per day
Tambo International Airport
Economy
Suzuki Celerio
or comparable
£ 25.11
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Johannesburg Lanseria Airport
Mini
Toyota Agya
or comparable
£ 25.21
/ per day
Johannesburg Lanseria Airport
Mini
Toyota Agya
or comparable
£ 25.95
/ per day
Tambo International Airport
Economy
Hyundai Grand i10
or comparable
£ 26.07
/ per day
Johannesburg Sandton Downtown
Mini
Kia Picanto
or comparable
£ 26.38
/ 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 17:42 on 2022-12-01.
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Travel Information
Language
IsiZulu,
Xhosa,
Afrikaans
Xhosa,
Afrikaans
Currency
ZAR
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Dialing code
27
Budget car hire price
£ 35.56 / per day
Average car hire length
3 days
Speed limit within city centre
40 km/h
25 mi/h
Speed limit out of city centre
100 km/h
62 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 £ 16.21 per day
- From Johannesburg to Durban - 219 offers from £ 16.17 per day
- From Johannesburg to Bloemfontein - 89 offers from £ 16.21 per day
- From Johannesburg to Nelspruit - 51 offers from £ 16.21 per day
- From Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth - 89 offers from £ 16.21 per day
Top 11 Cities near Johannesburg
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Durban starting at £ 21.29 per day480.7 km / 298.7 miles away
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907.4 km / 563.8 miles away
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Bloemfontein starting at £ 21.29 per day378.1 km / 234.9 miles away
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East London starting at £ 21.29 per day767.7 km / 477.0 miles away
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Nelspruit starting at £ 21.29 per day287.8 km / 178.8 miles away
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Mthatha starting at £ 22.96 per day603.2 km / 374.8 miles away
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Kimberley starting at £ 21.29 per day450.2 km / 279.7 miles away
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Upington starting at £ 21.29 per day730.5 km / 453.9 miles away
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995.1 km / 618.3 miles away
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480.1 km / 298.3 miles away
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504.7 km / 313.6 miles away
Top 15 Destinations around Johannesburg
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Johannesburg Airport starting at £ 39.51 per day3.9 km / 2.4 miles away
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O.R. Tambo International Airport starting at £ 21.29 per day3.9 km / 2.4 miles away
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Pretoria Hatfield starting at £ 24.11 per day44.0 km / 27.3 miles away
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Wonderboom Airport starting at £ 24.11 per day54.0 km / 33.5 miles away
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Nelspruit Riverside Park starting at £ 24.49 per day287.5 km / 178.7 miles away
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Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport starting at £ 21.29 per day302.7 km / 188.1 miles away
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Phalaborwa Airport starting at £ 26.38 per day385.3 km / 239.4 miles away
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Kimberley Airport starting at £ 21.29 per day450.2 km / 279.7 miles away
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King Shaka International Airport starting at £ 21.29 per day480.7 km / 298.7 miles away
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Durban Umhlanga Rocks starting at £ 24.11 per day489.3 km / 304.0 miles away
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Mthatha Airport starting at £ 22.96 per day603.2 km / 374.8 miles away
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Upington Airport starting at £ 21.29 per day730.5 km / 453.9 miles away
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East London Airport starting at £ 21.29 per day767.7 km / 477.0 miles away
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Port Elizabeth Airport starting at £ 21.29 per day907.1 km / 563.6 miles away
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George Airport starting at £ 21.29 per day1038.3 km / 645.2 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 £ 13.88 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 £ 47.67. 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 January, 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 | Nissan Almera | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| First Car Rental | Ford Ecosport | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| First Car Rental | Honda Amaze | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| BLUU | Haval Jolion | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| First Car Rental | VW Kombi | 5 | 3 | People Carriers |
| Hertz | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| 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. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
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
9.09 / 10
Lowest rated company
First Car Rental
8.25 / 10
Total number of reviews
16
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
£ 35.56
Lowest daily price
£ 6.55
Total cars available
206
Top 12 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
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
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
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
Sat:00:01-23:59
Sun:00:01-23:59
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
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
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
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
Thrifty
+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
Avis
27114961235
204 Columbine Ave, Mondeor, Johannesburg South, 2091
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
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