Car Hire at O.R. Tambo International Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Mini
Renault Kwid or comparable
£10.29 per day
Compact
Suzuki Ciaz or comparable
£10.81 per day
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
£11.96 per day
Intermediate
VW Polo or comparable
£18.04 per day
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Special Regular Cab Pickup
GWM Steed or comparable
£18.83 per day
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
£23.05 per day
Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux or comparable
£26.80 per day
Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or comparable
£34.63 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:44 on 28/06/2025. 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
£19 per day
Average car hire length
11 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
£0.92 per litre or £3.47 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.86 per litre or £3.27 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.03 per litre or £3.89 per gallon
Airport information
Tambo International Airport
- IATA: JNB
- ICAO: FAOR
- Name: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
- Distance from the city centre: 9.3 miles / 15 km
Top 8 locations near Tambo International Airport
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26.5 km / 16.5 miles
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43.6 km / 27.1 miles
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478.6 km / 297.4 miles
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768.2 km / 477.3 miles
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908.4 km / 564.5 miles
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1,040.5 km / 646.5 miles
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1,270.9 km / 789.7 miles
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1,280.4 km / 795.6 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
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.
Average price for hiring a car per day at O.R. Tambo International Airport
The best month to hire a car at O.R. Tambo International Airport is May — when the average price for a hire is £18.52 per day. This is 34% less than the yearly average and 46% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is £34.55 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.
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 at O.R. Tambo International Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in January, the average hire length is 13 days, while in September, it is only 9 days.
Average number of hire days at O.R. Tambo International Airport
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 April in comparison to hiring a car in in July.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at O.R. Tambo International Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | Carwiz, Firefly, First Car Rental, Hertz, SIXT |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | £10 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Carwiz |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly | Toyota Corolla Quest | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Carwiz | Renault Kwid | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Ciaz | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Carwiz | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Proton X50 | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| First Car Rental | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Carwiz | Haval Jolion | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Fronx | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
PH
United Kingdom
Toyota Agya
16/05/2025
I only visit Johannesburg because I heave family living there so I cannot really offer much information.
SA
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
12/03/2025
Lion and Rhino park and Pilanesberg were highlights. Dinner at Saint in Sandton was amazing.
SW
Australia
Toyota Fortuner
01/03/2025
We travelled all over the country to visit family, attend a wedding and safari.
Great trip!
MC
Egypt
Toyota Agya
24/12/2024
Having a car enabled me to catch up with friends and family on a quick stop-over in Johannesburg.
KB
United Kingdom
Toyota Agya
18/03/2024
We hired a small Toyota car and were slightly concerned that it might not suit the dirt roads in South Africa. However, the model we were given (Vitz) had a raised suspension as standard, offering more than adequate clearance for uneven surfaces.
MJ
United Kingdom
Toyota Urban Cruiser
19/01/2024
JNB is safer than people let on! The poverty was a bit sobering but amazing place all round! Fabulous people!
RN
United Kingdom
Hyundai i10
02/06/2023
We enjoyed our shopping and eating out
AC
United Kingdom
Renault Kwid
23/03/2023
Joburg - Hawick - Underberg, stunning touring.
DH
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
22/02/2023
Kingdom near Sun city and just taking in lovely South Africa
NR
United Kingdom
Suzuki Ciaz
08/01/2023
Celebrated my special birthday party with friends and relatives abroad. Meeting up with extended family members.
FD
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
31/12/2022
Basically everyone liked my car,
MC
United Kingdom
Toyota Fortuner
25/10/2022
Spent all our time in and around the kruger which was amazing, apart from a german tourist being shot and killed at Numbi gate!
MB
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla Quest
08/10/2022
Stayed on main routes for safety reasons and used Waze for direction and warnings of road issues
CS
United Kingdom
Hyundai Grand i10
29/09/2022
Made my holiday much easier in Johannesburg
BL
United Kingdom
Hyundai i20
01/09/2022
We drove from Johannesburg to Malelane and Kruger National Park where we had a fantastic time and it was very convenient to be able to drop off the rental vehicle at Hoedspruit airport on our return. A small SUV proved to be an excellent vehicle for travelling in Kruger.
RJ
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla Cross
25/05/2022
You need a hire car when traveling around South Africa.
MC
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
26/04/2022
We love South Africa. We visited the historical town of Carltonville which is deep mining and dates back many years. There are lovely B&B to stay in and loads of places to visit in and around as well. Thanks First Car for a very lovely car that also
Allowed us to visit these places. Martin and Cindy (04.22)
WE
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
23/04/2022
Pilanesberg Game Reserve great, Blyde River Canyon amazing, Knysna and Garden Route area superb, Cape Town modern and quirky at same time ;)
BC
United Kingdom
Hyundai Grand i10
12/04/2022
Joburg surroundings
SP
United Kingdom
Toyota Agya
24/03/2022
Visited Durban ushaka. Lovely and clean all staff there friendly and hospitable.
JW
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
04/03/2022
Beautiful country and well worth hiring a car to explore. Driving and road conditions were pretty good, no major problems. Police at the airport are problematic - they wait at the junction into the car hire drop-off lane and stop drivers, seemingly to fish for bribes from people who are tight for time with planes to catch.
ON
United Kingdom
Toyota Agya
24/01/2022
Impressive overall.
SP
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
07/03/2020
Car was vandalised on a quiet residential street. If renting in Jo’burg, take maximum insurance option.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
First Car Rental
8.8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Alamo
7.5 / 10
Total number of reviews
91
Total rental companies
18
Average daily price
£19.30
Lowest daily price
£10.29
Total cars available
339
Top 18 suppliers at O.R. Tambo International Airport in 2025
First Car Rental
+27113902342
Car Rental Concourse, O R Tambo International Airport, Isando, Johannesburg, 1627
£11 - £86
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
Enterprise
+27113902922
Tambo Airport Rd Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1627, Kiosk Number 6
£15 - £65
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:00
Tue:
06:00 - 23:00
Wed:
06:00 - 23:00
Thu:
06:00 - 23:00
Fri:
06:00 - 23:00
Sat:
06:00 - 23:00
Sun:
06:00 - 23:00
SIXT
+27112305000
OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, 1627
£14 - £191
Working hours
Mon:
05:30 - 23:00
Tue:
05:30 - 23:00
Wed:
05:30 - 23:00
Thu:
05:30 - 23:00
Fri:
05:30 - 23:00
Sat:
05:30 - 23:00
Sun:
05:30 - 23:00
Budget
+27115735000
Or Tambo Intl Airport
£16 - £75
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
£12 - £57
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
U-Save
+27119756790 / +27870958918
1 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1632
£11 - £22
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
Hertz
+270113909700
OR Tambo International Airport, Parkadee 2, Johannesburg, 1620
£15 - £68
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
BLUU
+27112301200
O.R. Tambo International Airport, 1 Jones Rd, Johannesburg, Kempton Park, 1627
£15 - £68
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
Dollar
+27113909700
O R Tambo International Airport, O R Tambo Airport Rd &, Jones Rd, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1620, South Africa
£17 - £77
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
Europcar
+27113903909
O.R. Tambo International Airport Kempton Park, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1627
£16 - £62
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
Woodford Car Hire
+27113902922
O.R. Tambo International Airport O R Thambo Airport Rd Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1627, South Africa
£14 - £67
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:00
Tue:
06:00 - 23:00
Wed:
06:00 - 23:00
Thu:
06:00 - 23:00
Fri:
06:00 - 23:00
Sat:
06:00 - 23:00
Sun:
06:00 - 23:00
National
+27113902922
Tambo Airport Rd Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1627, Kiosk Number 6
£18 - £77
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:00
Tue:
06:00 - 23:00
Wed:
06:00 - 23:00
Thu:
06:00 - 23:00
Fri:
06:00 - 23:00
Sat:
06:00 - 23:00
Sun:
06:00 - 23:00
Carwiz
+27100072054 / +27600183352
Johannesburg Apt Or Tambo International Airport Outside Terminal
£10 - £123
Working hours
Mon:
06:30 - 22:00
Tue:
06:30 - 22:00
Wed:
06:30 - 22:00
Thu:
06:30 - 22:00
Fri:
06:30 - 22:00
Sat:
06:30 - 22:00
Sun:
06:30 - 22:00
FOX
+27113903909
Or Tambo International Airport Kempton Park
£10 - £123
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
Keddy
+27113903909
Or Tambo International Airport
£17 - £61
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
Thrifty
113909700
1 Jones Road
£17 - £61
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
GreenMotion
+27119756790 / +27716800727 / +27870958918
1 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1632
£11 - £30
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
Alamo
+27113902922
Tambo Airport Rd Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1627, Kiosk Number 6
£15 - £61
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:00
Tue:
06:00 - 23:00
Wed:
06:00 - 23:00
Thu:
06:00 - 23:00
Fri:
06:00 - 23:00
Sat:
06:00 - 23:00
Sun:
06:00 - 23:00
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