Car Hire at Johannesburg Airport

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Johannesburg Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Johannesburg Airport
Mini
Suzuki Swift or comparable
Suzuki Swift
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
£16.37 per day
Johannesburg Airport
Economy
Volkswagen Polo Vivo or comparable
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Avis
£19.22 per day
Johannesburg Airport
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest or comparable
Toyota Corolla Quest
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
£21.23 per day
Johannesburg Airport
Economy Elite
VW Polo or comparable
VW Polo
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
£23.77 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Johannesburg Airport
Intermediate Van
Toyota Rumion or comparable
Toyota Rumion
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
£36.68 per day
Johannesburg Airport
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 or comparable
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£48.47 per day
Johannesburg Airport
Premium
Mercedes Benz C Class or comparable
Mercedes Benz C Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£63.71 per day
Johannesburg Airport
Full-size
BMW 3 Series or comparable
BMW 3 Series
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£63.71 per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 17:41 on 2024-09-06.

Travel Information

Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+27
Average car hire price
£37 per day
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
£0.99 per litre or £3.76 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.96 per litre or £3.62 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.07 per litre or £4.04 per gallon

Airport information

Score
8.0
  • Getting to the airport 8.0
  • Check-in and departures 8.0
  • Facilities and services 8.0
  • Wi-Fi 4.0
  • Dining and car hire services 10.0
  • Lounge 10.0

Johannesburg Airport (QRA)

  • IATA: QRA
  • ICAO: FAGM
  • Name: Johannesburg Airport (QRA)
  • Distance from the city centre: 1.2 miles / 2 km

Top 9 destinations around Johannesburg Airport

  1. Tambo International Airport starting at £12.09 per day
  2. Johannesburg Fourways Central Business District starting at £13.06 per day
    26.5 km / 16.5 miles
  3. Pretoria Hatfield starting at £11.83 per day
    43.6 km / 27.1 miles
  4. King Shaka International Airport starting at £11.80 per day
    478.6 km / 297.4 miles
  5. East London Airport starting at £13.06 per day
    768.2 km / 477.3 miles
  6. Port Elizabeth Airport starting at £12.43 per day
    908.4 km / 564.5 miles
  7. George Airport starting at £13.06 per day
    1,040.5 km / 646.5 miles
  8. Cape Town Airport starting at £12.04 per day
    1,270.9 km / 789.7 miles
  9. City Centre starting at £13.01 per day
    1,280.4 km / 795.6 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire at Johannesburg Airport the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car at Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg Airport
£18.89
January
February
£35.31
March
April
£20.84
May
June
July
August
September
£17.92
October
November
£40.75
December
The best month to hire a car at Johannesburg Airport is October — when the average price for a hire is £17.92 per day. This is 33% less than the yearly average and 56% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is £40.75 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 Johannesburg Airport?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in March, the average hire length is 9 days, while in May, it is only 4 days.
Average number of hire days at Johannesburg Airport
5
January
February
9
March
April
4
May
June
July
August
September
4
October
November
9
December

What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Johannesburg Airport?

Given the number of users searching for a car at Johannesburg Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in December in comparison to hiring a car in in May.
Monthly searches at Johannesburg Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
83%
January
February
125%
March
April
42%
May
June
July
August
September
42%
October
November
208%
December

Car hire information

Lowest price £16 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Thrifty
7.9 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Avis
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
£36.64
Lowest daily price
£16.37
Total cars available
26

Top 2 suppliers at Johannesburg Airport in 2024

Thrifty
Thrifty
Good 7.9
+27113909700
O R Tambo International Airport, O R Tambo Airport Rd &, Jones Rd, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1620, South Africa
£16 - £74
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
Avis
Avis
Good 7.7
27115735000
Or Tambo Int Apt
£18 - £97
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
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