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    Renault Kwid
    or comparable
    Manual
    4
    1
    A/C
    5
    Renault Kwid
    PLN 69.37
    per day
    8.5
    Excellent
    No ratings yet
    Volkswagen Polo
    or comparable
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    Volkswagen Polo
    PLN 93.35
    per day
    8.2
    Very Good
    No ratings yet
    Nissan Almera
    or comparable
    Manual
    5
    1
    A/C
    5
    Nissan Almera
    PLN 86.29
    per day
    8.5
    Excellent
    No ratings yet
    Toyota Corolla
    or comparable
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    Toyota Corolla
    PLN 120.13
    per day
    8.5
    Excellent
    No ratings yet

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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
    PLN 125 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
    PLN 4.99 per litre or PLN 18.89 per gallon
    Lowest petrol price
    PLN 4.79 per litre or PLN 18.13 per gallon
    Highest petrol price
    PLN 5.33 per litre or PLN 20.18 per gallon

    Map of top car rental locations

    A
    Carwiz
    159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
    B
    Keddy
    17 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa

    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.

    Saver's insights

    Cheapest monthMarch Most expensive month July
    A good deal PLN 92 Cheapest supplier Carwiz Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average price for hiring a car per day in Johannesburg (Downtown)
    PLN 201
    PLN 100
    PLN 0
    Jan

    PLN 58

    in February

    Feb

    PLN 47

    in March

    Mar

    PLN 100

    in April

    Apr

    PLN 54

    in May

    May

    PLN 51

    in June

    Jun

    PLN 183

    in July

    Jul

    PLN 49

    in August

    Aug

    PLN 64

    in September

    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    The best month to hire a car in Johannesburg (Downtown) is March — when the average price for a hire is PLN 46.74 per day. This is 59% less than the yearly average and 74% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is PLN 182.52 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.

    Monthly Car Hire Searches in Johannesburg (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
    2.5
    1.3
    0
    Jan

    0.6 times in February

    Feb

    1.1 times in March

    Mar

    2.3 times in April

    Apr

    1.1 times in May

    May

    0.6 times in June

    Jun

    1.1 times in July

    Jul

    0.6 times in August

    Aug

    0.6 times in September

    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    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.

    Average number of hire days in Johannesburg (Downtown)
    24
    12
    0
    Jan

    19 days in February

    Feb

    22 days in March

    Mar

    10 days in April

    Apr

    4 days in May

    May

    5 days in June

    Jun

    21 days in July

    Jul

    12 days in August

    Aug

    3 days in September

    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    Car hire information

    🔥 Popular suppliersCarwiz
    🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars
    🤑 Lowest pricePLN 69 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierCarwiz

    Car Hire Statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Carwiz (rated 8.5 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Keddy (rated 8.2 / 10)
    Total rental companies
    2
    Average daily price
    PLN 125
    Lowest daily price
    PLN 69
    Total cars available
    56

    Top 2 suppliers in Johannesburg (Downtown) in 2025

    Carwiz
    Carwiz
    8.5
    Excellent
    Value for money
    8.7
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.7
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.2
    Car condition
    8.8
    PLN 69–PLN 692
    per day
    159 Bon Cretion Street, Pomona, Kempton Park
    +27100072054
    Show 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
    8.2
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.7
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.0
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.8
    Car condition
    8.6
    PLN 90–PLN 357
    per day
    17 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
    +27114032679
    Show 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

    Award-winning service

    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022

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    29 Nov 2025
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    29 Nov 2025
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    29 Nov 2025
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    29 Nov 2025
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    Adam Khatteb,
    29 Nov 2025
    Great service
    Great service
    Rana,
    29 Nov 2025
    fast and easy
    fast and easy
    Seth ,
    29 Nov 2025
    Easy to find a car
    Easy to find a car
    Diane Keith,
    29 Nov 2025
    Hshshs
    Good and quick I reccomend
    Diogo Carvalho,
    29 Nov 2025
    Fast
    Easy very comfortable
    Chris,
    29 Nov 2025
    Quick
    Quick, easy and clear on cancelation dates.
    M Saxton,
    29 Nov 2025
    It was easy and quick.
    It was easy and quick.
    Rudy Allebach,
    29 Nov 2025
    Clear and easy
    Clear and easy
    Paul van Mulekom,
    29 Nov 2025
    all was ok thanks
    all was ok thanks
    florian meuwly,
    29 Nov 2025
    Booking was easy and a reasonable price
    Booking was easy
    PC,
    29 Nov 2025
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