Car Hire at O.R. Tambo International Airport

Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Toyota Vitz


Suzuki Ciaz


Hyundai Grand i10


Suzuki Celerio


Volkswagen Polo


Toyota Agya


Volkswagen Polo


Hyundai Grand i10


Suzuki Celerio


Renault Kwid


Hyundai Grand i10


Hyundai Grand i10


Suzuki Celerio


Hyundai i20


Volkswagen Polo


Toyota Starlet


Toyota Vitz


Volkswagen Polo Vivo


Toyota Vitz


Toyota Vitz


Suzuki Swift


Toyota Starlet


Citroen C3


Hyundai i20


Suzuki Swift


Suzuki Ciaz


Hyundai Venue


Volkswagen Polo


Toyota Starlet


Suzuki Swift


Suzuki Swift


Suzuki Swift


Volkswagen Polo Vivo


Volkswagen Polo


Kia Pegas


Suzuki Dzire


Toyota Corolla


Volkswagen Polo


Kia Sonet


Hyundai Venue


Toyota Corolla


Volkswagen Polo


Toyota Vitz


Toyota Starlet


Citroën C3 Aircross


Toyota Corolla


Toyota Starlet


Volkswagen Polo


Volkswagen Polo


Toyota Starlet


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- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Most popular types of hire car
- Airport information
- Top 8 locations near O.R. Tambo International Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at O.R. Tambo International Airport and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Here's what travellers say about hiring a car at O.R. Tambo International Airport
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 19 suppliers at O.R. Tambo International Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport information
Top 8 locations near O.R. Tambo International Airport
- Johannesburg Fourways Central Business Districtstarting at £13.76 per day26.5 km / 16.47 miles
- Pretoria Hatfieldstarting at £10.96 per day43.6 km / 27.09 miles
- King Shaka International Airportstarting at £10.92 per day478.6 km / 297.39 miles
- East London Airportstarting at £12.38 per day768.2 km / 477.34 miles
- Port Elizabeth Airportstarting at £10.58 per day908.4 km / 564.45 miles
- George Airportstarting at £10.58 per day1,040.5 km / 646.54 miles
- Cape Town Airportstarting at £8.28 per day1,270.9 km / 789.7 miles
- Cape Town (Downtown)starting at £9.69 per day1,280.4 km / 795.6 miles
Map of top car rental locations
When to book at O.R. Tambo International Airport and for how long?
In which month is car hire at O.R. Tambo International Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at O.R. Tambo International Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMay | Most expensive month July | ||
| Average price £23 | A good deal £12 | Cheapest supplier Woodford Car Hire | Cheapest car type Small cars |
£21
in January
£23
in February
£24
in March
£23
in April
£19
in May
£22
in June
£24
in July
£23
in August
£19
in September
£22
in October
£21
in November
£23
in December
The best month to hire a car at O.R. Tambo International Airport is May — when the average price for a hire is £18.55 per day. This is 18% less than the yearly average and 23% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is £24.04 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 at O.R. Tambo International Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at O.R. Tambo International Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in March in comparison to hiring a car in in May.
1.1 times in January
1.2 times in February
1.4 times in March
1.1 times in April
0.5 times in May
0.7 times in June
0.8 times in July
0.9 times in August
0.9 times in September
Same as average in October
0.9 times in November
1.4 times in December
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at O.R. Tambo International Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in January the average hire period is 14 days, while in October, the average hire period is only 9 days.
14 days in January
11 days in February
10 days in March
11 days in April
11 days in May
11 days in June
12 days in July
11 days in August
10 days in September
9 days in October
11 days in November
13 days in December
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Woodford Car Hire, SIXT, Firefly, Carwiz, First Car Rental |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, people Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £11 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Woodford Car Hire |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Car Hire | Hyundai Grand i10 | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Firefly | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Woodford Car Hire | Toyota Starlet | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Hertz | Toyota Starlet | 5 | 1 | SUV |
| SIXT | Renault Kwid | 5 | 0 | Small car |
| Carwiz | Renault Kwid | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Fronx | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| First Car Rental | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Woodford Car Hire | Toyota Corolla Cross | 4 | 2 | SUV |
Here's what travellers say about hiring a car at O.R. Tambo International Airport
Car Hire Statistics
Top 19 suppliers at O.R. Tambo International Airport in 2026



















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