Car Hire in Johannesburg (Downtown)

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City Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Mini
Renault Kwid or comparable
Renault Kwid
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Carwiz
€11.60 per day
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
€24.84 per day
Compact
Nissan Almera or comparable
Nissan Almera
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Carwiz
€16.16 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Carwiz
€17.18 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Standard Elite SUV
Haval H6 or comparable
Haval H6
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Carwiz
€49.32 per day
Standard Van
GWM P-Series or comparable
GWM P-Series
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Carwiz
€72.12 per day
Compact Elite SUV
Ford Ranger or comparable
Ford Ranger
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Carwiz
€74.19 per day
Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger or comparable
Ford Ranger
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Carwiz
€86.62 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 08:25 on 14/07/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+27
Average car hire price
€44 per day
Average car hire length
5 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%
Average petrol price
€1.06 per litre or €4.01 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€1.00 per litre or €3.80 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€1.20 per litre or €4.53 per gallon

Map of Car Hire Destinations

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.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Johannesburg (Downtown)
January
€13.80
February
€11.05
March
€23.58
April
€12.67
May
€11.96
June
€74.83
July
€21.66
August
€52.29
September
€36.00
October
€8.79
November
December
The best month to hire a car in Johannesburg (Downtown) is November — when the average price for a hire is €8.79 per day. This is 67% less than the yearly average and 88% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is €74.83 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.

For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Johannesburg (Downtown)?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in March, the average hire length is 22 days, while in May, it is only 4 days.
Average number of hire days in Johannesburg (Downtown)
January
19
February
22
March
10
April
4
May
5
June
20
July
9
August
7
September
9
October
19
November
December

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 September in comparison to hiring a car in in February.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Johannesburg (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
January
33%
February
67%
March
133%
April
67%
May
33%
June
33%
July
100%
August
333%
September
167%
October
33%
November
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers Carwiz
Popular car categories Small cars
Lowest price €12 per day
Cheapest supplier Carwiz

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Carwiz Suzuki Swift 5 1 Small cars
Carwiz Hyundai Venue 5 2 SUVs
Carwiz Haval Jolion 5 3 SUVs

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Carwiz
8.4 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Keddy
8.2 / 10
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
€44.00
Lowest daily price
€11.60
Total cars available
46

Top 2 suppliers in Johannesburg (Downtown) in 2025

Carwiz
Carwiz
Very good 8.4 / 0 reviews
+27100072054
159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
€12 - €142
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 18:00
Tue:
07:00 - 18:00
Wed:
07:00 - 18:00
Thu:
07:00 - 18:00
Fri:
07:00 - 18:00
Sat:
07:00 - 18:00
Sun:
09:00 - 11:00
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
+27114032679
17 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
€25 - €28
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 - 13:00
Sun:
08:00 - 13:00
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