Car Hire in Downtown Johannesburg Sandton
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Renault Kwid
or comparable
Manual
4
2
A/C
5
£12.53
per day
8.6
Excellent
No ratings yet
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
or comparable
Manual
5
1
A/C
5
£13.43
per day
8.3
Very Good
1 review
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable
Manual
4
1
A/C
5
£14.21
per day
8.5
Excellent
2 reviews
Toyota Corolla Quest
or comparable
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
£17.44
per day
8.2
Very Good
No ratings yet
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Toyota Corolla
or comparable
Manual
5
3
A/C
4
£21.49
per day
8.5
Excellent
2 reviews
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
£25.75
per day
8.5
Excellent
7 reviews
BMW 3 Series
or comparable
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
£55.92
per day
8.5
Excellent
No ratings yet
Audi Q3
or comparable
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
£69.08
per day
8.3
Very Good
No ratings yet
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 07:21 on 09/12/25. 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
- Most Popular Car Hire Deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 9 locations near Johannesburg Sandton City Centre
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Downtown Johannesburg Sandton and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 14 suppliers in Downtown Johannesburg Sandton 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
£29 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%
Average petrol price
£1.03 per litre or £3.90 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.99 per litre or £3.75 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.10 per litre or £4.16 per gallon
Top 9 locations near Johannesburg Sandton City Centre
- Johannesburg Fourways Central Business Districtstarting at £12.84 per day10.7 km / 6.65 miles
- O.R. Tambo International Airportstarting at £11.28 per day18.7 km / 11.62 miles
- Pretoria Hatfieldstarting at £11.35 per day44.1 km / 27.4 miles
- King Shaka International Airportstarting at £11.14 per day492.1 km / 305.78 miles
- East London Airportstarting at £12.48 per day770.8 km / 478.95 miles
- Port Elizabeth Airportstarting at £12.58 per day906.8 km / 563.46 miles
- George Airportstarting at £12.48 per day1,033.9 km / 642.44 miles
- Cape Town Airportstarting at £10.91 per day1,260.5 km / 783.24 miles
- Cape Town (Downtown)starting at £11.62 per day1,269.8 km / 789.02 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Firefly
Cnr Rivonia & West
B
SIXT
Cnr West And Rivonia Road
C
Carwiz
40 14th Street, Marlboro,Sandton
D
Enterprise
138 Rivonia Rd, SANDTON HILTON HOTEL
E
First Car Rental
161 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Johannesburg
When to book in Downtown Johannesburg Sandton and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Downtown Johannesburg Sandton the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Downtown Johannesburg Sandton fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJune | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price £30 | A good deal £14 | Cheapest supplier SIXT | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Downtown Johannesburg Sandton
£42
£21
£0
£34
in January
Jan
£10
in February
Feb
£27
in March
Mar
£28
in April
Apr
£23
in May
May
£10
in June
Jun
£21
in July
Jul
£30
in August
Aug
£19
in September
Sep
£22
in October
Oct
£17
in November
Nov
£38
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Downtown Johannesburg Sandton is June — when the average price for a hire is £10.00 per day. This is 67% less than the yearly average and 74% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is £38.31 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 Downtown Johannesburg Sandton?
Given the number of users searching for a car in Downtown Johannesburg Sandton, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in October in comparison to hiring a car in in January.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Downtown Johannesburg Sandton Compared to the Yearly Average
2.3
1.2
0
0.2 times in January
Jan
0.8 times in February
Feb
0.6 times in March
Mar
1.4 times in April
Apr
0.8 times in May
May
0.6 times in June
Jun
1.1 times in July
Jul
1.2 times in August
Aug
1.5 times in September
Sep
2.1 times in October
Oct
0.8 times in November
Nov
1.1 times in December
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Downtown Johannesburg Sandton?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in March the average hire period is 13 days, while in July, the average hire period is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days in Downtown Johannesburg Sandton
14
7
0
10 days in January
Jan
11 days in February
Feb
13 days in March
Mar
12 days in April
Apr
10 days in May
May
10 days in June
Jun
3 days in July
Jul
10 days in August
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
6 days in October
Oct
6 days in November
Nov
7 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Carwiz, First Car Rental, Enterprise, GreenMotion, BLUU |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £13 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carwiz | Renault Kwid | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Carwiz | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Fronx | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 4 | SUV |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Ciaz | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Carwiz | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Toyota Starlet | 4 | 3 | Small car |
| SIXT | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Carwiz | Toyota Fortuner | 5 | 3 | Large car |
| Carwiz | Hyundai Staria | 5 | 3 | Van |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
FOX (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
£29
Lowest daily price
£13
Total cars available
211
Top 14 suppliers in Downtown Johannesburg Sandton in 2025
SIXT
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.0
£13–£95
per day
Cnr West And Rivonia Road
+27112305000
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
08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
Firefly
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.8
£13–£95
per day
Cnr Rivonia & West
0117838943
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
08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
First Car Rental
8.5
Excellent
2 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.0
£13–£92
per day
161 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Johannesburg
+27117844608
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
08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
Enterprise
8.5
Excellent
2 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.0
£15–£309
per day
138 Rivonia Rd, SANDTON HILTON HOTEL
+27877587568
Show working hours
Mon
06:00-18:00
Tue
06:00-18:00
Wed
06:00-18:00
Thu
06:00-18:00
Fri
06:00-18:00
Sat
06:00-18:00
Sun
06:00-18:00
Europcar
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
8.9
£14–£95
per day
100 RIVONIA DRIVE
+27116668340
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
Hertz
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.0
£14–£95
per day
138 Rivonia Road, Sandton
+270117837943
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-16:00
Tue
09:00-16:00
Wed
09:00-16:00
Thu
09:00-16:00
Fri
09:00-16:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
U-Save
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.0
£14–£95
per day
Store 13, Retail Level 1 Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel Corner Rivonia Road
+27870958918
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:59
Tue
08:00-16:59
Wed
08:00-16:59
Thu
08:00-16:59
Fri
08:00-16:59
Sat
08:00-12:59
Sun
08:00-12:59
Carwiz
8.5
Excellent
7 reviews
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
7.6
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.8
£20–£154
per day
40 14th Street, Marlboro,Sandton
+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
09:00-13:00
Sun
09:00-13:00
BLUU
8.4
Very Good
8 reviews
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
7.7
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.0
£20–£154
per day
Rivonia Rd & West Street, Rivonia Rd, Sandown, Sandton, 2196
+27117845722
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
GreenMotion
8.3
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.6
£13–£56
per day
Store 13, Retail Level 1, Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel, Corner Rivonia Road &, West St, Sandton, 2196
+27119756790 / +27870958918
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:59
Tue
08:00-16:59
Wed
08:00-16:59
Thu
08:00-16:59
Fri
08:00-16:59
Sat
08:00-12:59
Sun
08:00-12:59
Budget
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.7
£17–£77
per day
Old Mutual Building - Level B3 128-132 West Street Corner of Rivonia and, West St, Sandton, 2196
27116661700
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-19:00
Tue
07:00-19:00
Wed
07:00-19:00
Thu
07:00-19:00
Fri
07:00-19:00
Sat
07:00-19:00
Sun
07:00-19:00
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
£14–£79
per day
100 Rivonia Rd, Dennehof, Sandton, 2196
+27116668340
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
Avis
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.6
£17–£78
per day
Old Mutual Building - Level B3 128-132 West Street Corner of Rivonia and, West St, Sandton, 2196
27116661700
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-19:00
Tue
07:00-19:00
Wed
07:00-19:00
Thu
07:00-19:00
Fri
07:00-19:00
Sat
07:00-19:00
Sun
07:00-19:00
FOX
8.1
Very Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.1
£17–£78
per day
100 Rivonia Drive Sandton
+27116668340
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
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