Car Hire in Johannesburg (Downtown)
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
14,51 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Johannesburg Fourways Central Business District
Fourways Crossing Shopping Centre
THE SMASH CENTRE, FOURWAYS
Drop-off information
Johannesburg Fourways Central Business District
Fourways Crossing Shopping Centre
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Low deposit
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Toyota Corolla Quest
or similar Compact
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
14,74 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Johannesburg Fourways Central Business District
Fourways Crossing Shopping Centre
THE SMASH CENTRE, FOURWAYS
Drop-off information
Johannesburg Fourways Central Business District
Fourways Crossing Shopping Centre
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
30,02 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Johannesburg Fourways Central Business District
William Nicol Dr Fourways Crossing Shopping Center, Lone Hill, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
Drop-off information
Johannesburg Fourways Central Business District
William Nicol Dr Fourways Crossing Shopping Center, Lone Hill, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
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Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
14,67 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Johannesburg Fourways Central Business District
William Nicol Dr Fourways Crossing Shopping Center, Lone Hill, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
Drop-off information
Johannesburg Fourways Central Business District
William Nicol Dr Fourways Crossing Shopping Center, Lone Hill, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
16,42 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Johannesburg Fourways Central Business District
William Nicol Dr Fourways Crossing Shopping Center, Lone Hill, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
Drop-off information
Johannesburg Fourways Central Business District
William Nicol Dr Fourways Crossing Shopping Center, Lone Hill, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
18,42 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Johannesburg Fourways Central Business District
Fourways Crossing Shopping Centre
THE SMASH CENTRE, FOURWAYS
Drop-off information
Johannesburg Fourways Central Business District
Fourways Crossing Shopping Centre
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
18,74 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Johannesburg Fourways Central Business District
William Nicol Dr Fourways Crossing Shopping Center, Lone Hill, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
Drop-off information
Johannesburg Fourways Central Business District
William Nicol Dr Fourways Crossing Shopping Center, Lone Hill, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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BMW 3 series
or similar Premium
Automatic
4
3
A/C
4
48,33 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Johannesburg Fourways Central Business District
Fourways Crossing Shopping Centre
THE SMASH CENTRE, FOURWAYS
Drop-off information
Johannesburg Fourways Central Business District
Fourways Crossing Shopping Centre
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
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Online check-in
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Mercedes Benz C Class
or similar Premium
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
49,32 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Johannesburg Fourways Central Business District
William Nicol Dr Fourways Crossing Shopping Center, Lone Hill, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
Drop-off information
Johannesburg Fourways Central Business District
William Nicol Dr Fourways Crossing Shopping Center, Lone Hill, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 01:17 on 17.08.25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Most popular types of hire car
- Top 8 locations near Johannesburg (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Johannesburg (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 3 suppliers in Johannesburg (Downtown) in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+27
Average car hire price
40 EUR per day
Average car hire length
9 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
1,13 EUR per litre or 4,28 EUR per gallon
Lowest petrol price
1,09 EUR per litre or 4,13 EUR per gallon
Highest petrol price
1,21 EUR per litre or 4,58 EUR per gallon
Top 8 locations near Johannesburg (Downtown)
- O.R. Tambo International Airportstarting at 11,86 EUR per day26,5 km / 16,47 miles
- Pretoria Hatfieldstarting at 16,10 EUR per day38,2 km / 23,74 miles
- King Shaka International Airportstarting at 12,87 EUR per day502,6 km / 312,3 miles
- East London Airportstarting at 12,00 EUR per day780,2 km / 484,79 miles
- Port Elizabeth Airportstarting at 12,00 EUR per day914,9 km / 568,49 miles
- George Airportstarting at 12,97 EUR per day1 039,7 km / 646,04 miles
- Cape Town Airportstarting at 9,57 EUR per day1 264,1 km / 785,48 miles
- Cape Town (Downtown)starting at 9,91 EUR per day1 273,2 km / 791,13 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Europcar
William Nicol Dr Fourways Crossing Shopping Center, Lone Hill, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
B
Keddy
Fourways Crossing Shopping Centre
C
FOX
Fourways Crossing Shopping Centre Shop L6a, Twilight Road, Lonehill
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 monthJuly | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price 17 EUR | A good deal 36 EUR | Cheapest supplier Keddy | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Johannesburg (Downtown)
98 EUR
49 EUR
0 EUR
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
21 EUR
in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
89 EUR
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Johannesburg (Downtown) is July — when the average price for a hire is 20,57 EUR per day. This is < 1% less than the yearly average and 77% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is 89,31 EUR 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 July in comparison to hiring a car in in December.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Johannesburg (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
1,4
0,7
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1,3 times in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
0,7 times in December
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 July the average hire period is 7 days, while in December, the average hire period is only 6 days.
Average number of hire days in Johannesburg (Downtown)
8
4
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
7 days in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
6 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Large cars, Small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | 20 EUR per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Keddy |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | Hyundai Staria | 4 | 4 | Large car |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small car |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Europcar (rated 8.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
FOX (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
40 EUR
Lowest daily price
20 EUR
Total cars available
11
Top 3 suppliers in Johannesburg (Downtown) in 2025
Europcar
8.5
Very good
2 reviews
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.8
21 EUR - 69 EUR
per day
William Nicol Dr Fourways Crossing Shopping Center, Lone Hill, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
+27115489720
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
Keddy
8.2
Very good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.5
20 EUR - 68 EUR
per day
Fourways Crossing Shopping Centre
+27115489720
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
FOX
8.1
Very good
Value for money
8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.2
20 EUR - 68 EUR
per day
Fourways Crossing Shopping Centre Shop L6a, Twilight Road, Lonehill
+27115489720
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
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