Car Hire at O.R. Tambo International Airport

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O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Mini
Suzuki Celerio or comparable
Suzuki Celerio
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
U-Save
£10.76 per day
Mini Elite
Hyundai Grand i10 or comparable
Hyundai Grand i10
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
£10.97 per day
Compact
Nissan Almera or comparable
Nissan Almera
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
First Car Rental
£16.10 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
£23.39 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Carwiz
£28.69 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or comparable
Toyota Corolla Cross
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£46.92 per day
Premium
Lexus ES or comparable
Lexus ES
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Firefly
£62.47 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:22 on 10/12/2024. 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
£27 per day
Average car hire length
10 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%
Score
9.4 / 10
Average petrol price
£1.02 per litre or £3.85 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.94 per litre or £3.55 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.10 per litre or £4.16 per gallon

Airport information

Score
7.2
  • Getting to the airport 7.6
  • Check-in and departures 7.6
  • Facilities and services 7.5
  • Wi-Fi 6.2
  • Dining and car hire services 7.2
  • Lounge 7.2

Tambo International Airport

  • IATA: JNB
  • ICAO: FAOR
  • Name: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
  • Distance from the city centre: 9.3 miles / 15 km

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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
£23.78
January
£27.61
February
£28.24
March
£29.91
April
£30.13
May
£29.32
June
£33.05
July
£33.13
August
£30.67
September
£32.32
October
£28.22
November
£27.79
December
The best month to hire a car at O.R. Tambo International Airport is January — when the average price for a hire is £23.78 per day. This is 19% less than the yearly average and 28% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £33.13 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 at O.R. Tambo International Airport?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in July, the average hire length is 12 days, while in March, it is only 7 days.
Average number of hire days at O.R. Tambo International Airport
10
January
9
February
7
March
8
April
8
May
8
June
12
July
10
August
9
September
10
October
11
November
9
December

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 December in comparison to hiring a car in in June.
Monthly searches at O.R. Tambo International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
108%
January
112%
February
111%
March
86%
April
69%
May
66%
June
81%
July
101%
August
100%
September
101%
October
82%
November
182%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers First Car Rental, Hertz, Firefly, Carwiz, GreenMotion
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers
Lowest price £11 per day
Cheapest supplier U-Save

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
First Car Rental Proton X50 4 2 SUVs
Firefly Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Celerio 5 1 Small cars
Hertz Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
Firefly Toyota Corolla Quest 4 2 Medium cars
Carwiz Renault Kwid 5 1 Small cars
Hertz Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
Hertz Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
Hertz Volkswagen T-Cross 5 2 Medium cars
Firefly Toyota Corolla Cross 5 3 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.

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.
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!
United Kingdom
Hyundai i10
02/06/2023
We enjoyed our shopping and eating out
United Kingdom
Renault Kwid
23/03/2023
Joburg - Hawick - Underberg, stunning touring.
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
22/02/2023
Kingdom near Sun city and just taking in lovely South Africa
United Kingdom
Nissan Almera
08/01/2023
Celebrated my special birthday party with friends and relatives abroad. Meeting up with extended family members.
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
31/12/2022
Basically everyone liked my car,
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!
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
United Kingdom
Hyundai Grand i10
29/09/2022
Made my holiday much easier in Johannesburg
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.
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV 4
25/05/2022
You need a hire car when traveling around South Africa.
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)
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 ;)
United Kingdom
Hyundai i10 Grand
12/04/2022
Joburg surroundings
United Kingdom
Toyota Agya
24/03/2022
Visited Durban ushaka. Lovely and clean all staff there friendly and hospitable.
United Kingdom
VW 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.
United Kingdom
Toyota Agya
24/01/2022
Impressive overall.
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
Enterprise
8.9 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Carwiz
7.2 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
82
Total rental companies
16
Average daily price
£26.52
Lowest daily price
£10.76
Total cars available
404

Top 16 suppliers at O.R. Tambo International Airport in 2024

Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.9 / 20 reviews
+27113902922
Tambo Airport Rd Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1627, Kiosk Number 6
£22 - £105
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
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8.6 / 158 reviews
+27113909700
O R Tambo Airport Rd & Jones Rd, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1620
£14 - £79
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
First Car Rental
First Car Rental
Very good 8.5 / 279 reviews
+27113902342
Car Rental Concourse, O R Tambo International Airport, Isando, Johannesburg, 1627
£13 - £92
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
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.4 / 32 reviews
+27112305000
OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, 1627
£12 - £348
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
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.4 / 213 reviews
+270113909700
OR Tambo International Airport, Parkadee 2, Johannesburg, 1620
£16 - £81
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
BLUU
Very good 8.2 / 115 reviews
+27112301200
O.R. Tambo International Airport, 1 Jones Rd, Johannesburg, Kempton Park, 1627
£17 - £99
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
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.1 / 57 reviews
+27113903909
O.R. Tambo International Airport Kempton Park, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1627
£15 - £90
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
Keddy
Average 7.9 / 31 reviews
+27113903909
Or Tambo International Airport
£18 - £130
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
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
+27113909700
O R Tambo International Airport, O R Tambo Airport Rd &, Jones Rd, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1620, South Africa
£17 - £81
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
U-Save
Average 7.8 / 4 reviews
+27119756790
1 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1632
£11 - £65
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
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.8 / 140 reviews
113909700
1 Jones Road
£11 - £65
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
GreenMotion
Average 7.8 / 127 reviews
+27119756790 / +27716800727
1 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1632
£11 - £67
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
National
National
Average 7.7 / 2 reviews
+27113902922
Tambo Airport Rd Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1627, Kiosk Number 6
£25 - £119
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
FOX
FOX
Average 7.5 / 0 reviews
+27113903909
Or Tambo International Airport Kempton Park
£25 - £119
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
Alamo
Alamo
Average 7.2 / 31 reviews
+27113902922
Tambo Airport Rd Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1627, Kiosk Number 6
£20 - £105
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
Carwiz
Average 7.2 / 57 reviews
+27108808258 / +27628267223
Johannesburg Apt Or Tambo International Airport Outside Termina
£18 - £176
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
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