Car Hire in Johannesburg (Downtown)
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- Travel information
- Top 9 locations near Johannesburg (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Johannesburg (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Johannesburg (Downtown) in 2025
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Travel information
Top 9 locations near Johannesburg (Downtown)
- Johannesburg Fourways Central Business Districtstarting at US$17.15 per day15.1 km / 9.38 miles
- O.R. Tambo International Airportstarting at US$13.92 per day19 km / 11.81 miles
- Pretoria Hatfieldstarting at US$16.43 per day48.8 km / 30.32 miles
- King Shaka International Airportstarting at US$14.34 per day488.5 km / 303.54 miles
- East London Airportstarting at US$14.35 per day765.8 km / 475.85 miles
- Port Elizabeth Airportstarting at US$16.49 per day901.9 km / 560.41 miles
- George Airportstarting at US$16.38 per day1,029.4 km / 639.64 miles
- Cape Town Airportstarting at US$13.60 per day1,256.6 km / 780.82 miles
- Cape Town (Downtown)starting at US$14.13 per day1,265.9 km / 786.59 miles
Map of top car rental locations
When to book in Johannesburg (Downtown) and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Johannesburg (Downtown) the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Johannesburg (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
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| Cheapest monthNovember | Most expensive month July | |
| A good deal US$25 | Cheapest supplier Carwiz | Cheapest car type Small cars |
US$16
in February
US$13
in March
US$27
in April
US$15
in May
US$14
in June
US$50
in July
US$14
in August
US$17
in September
US$10
in November
The best month to hire a car in Johannesburg (Downtown) is November — when the average price for a hire is US$10.18 per day. This is 66% less than the yearly average and 80% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is US$49.98 per day).
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 time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Johannesburg (Downtown)?
Given the number of users searching for a car in Johannesburg (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in April in comparison to hiring a car in in February.
0.6 times in February
1.2 times in March
2.4 times in April
1.2 times in May
0.6 times in June
1.2 times in July
0.6 times in August
0.6 times in September
0.6 times in November
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Johannesburg (Downtown)?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in March the average hire period is 22 days, while in September, the average hire period is only 3 days.
19 days in February
22 days in March
10 days in April
4 days in May
5 days in June
21 days in July
12 days in August
3 days in September
19 days in November
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Carwiz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | US$19 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Carwiz |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carwiz | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small car |
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