Car Rental at Johannesburg Airport

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Johannesburg Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Cheapest car rental rates

Mini
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
$23.26 per day
Economy
Volkswagen Polo Vivo or similar
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Avis
$27.63 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest or similar
Toyota Corolla Quest
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
$28.81 per day
Economy Elite
VW Polo or similar
VW Polo
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
$35.47 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Intermediate Van
Toyota Rumion or similar
Toyota Rumion
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
$57.34 per day
Full-size
BMW 3 Series or similar
BMW 3 Series
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$99.60 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Toyota Fortuner or similar
Toyota Fortuner
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$104.47 per day
Luxury Van
Toyota Quantum or similar
Toyota Quantum
  • 11
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
$111.48 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:39 AM on 3/10/25. 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
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
$61 per day
Average car rental length
8 days
Speed limit within town
60 km/h or 37 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 120 km/h or 62 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.25 per liter or $4.75 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.15 per liter or $4.35 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.36 per liter or $5.16 per gallon

Airport info

Rating
8.0
  • Getting to the airport 8.0
  • Check-in and departures 8.0
  • Terminal facilities 8.0
  • Wi-Fi 4.0
  • Restaurants and car rental services 10.0
  • Lounge 10.0

Johannesburg Airport (QRA)

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

Top 18 locations near Johannesburg Airport

  1. Tambo International Airport from $12.46 per day
  2. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport from $13.42 per day
    38.4 km / 23.9 miles away
  3. Pretoria Hatfield from $16.52 per day
    43.6 km / 27.1 miles away
  4. Wonderboom Airport from $20.69 per day
    53.7 km / 33.4 miles away
  5. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from $16.14 per day
    298.8 km / 185.7 miles away
  6. Bloemfontein Airport from $16.06 per day
    380.2 km / 236.2 miles away
  7. Kimberley Airport from $15.61 per day
    453.2 km / 281.6 miles away
  8. King Shaka International Airport from $12.66 per day
    478.6 km / 297.4 miles away
  9. Downtown from $15.61 per day
    495.5 km / 307.9 miles away
  10. Sishen Airport
    546.3 km / 339.5 miles away
  11. East London Airport from $15.11 per day
    768.2 km / 477.3 miles away
  12. Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown from $24.18 per day
    815.4 km / 506.7 miles away
  13. Port Elizabeth Airport from $13.48 per day
    908.4 km / 564.5 miles away
  14. George Airport from $15.31 per day
    1,040.5 km / 646.5 miles away
  15. Cape Town Franschhoek
    1,231 km / 764.9 miles away
  16. Cape Town Airport from $15.35 per day
    1,270.9 km / 789.7 miles away
  17. Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront from $17.52 per day
    1,279.7 km / 795.2 miles away
  18. Downtown from $15.33 per day
    1,280.4 km / 795.6 miles away

Map of car rental locations

When are car rental prices the lowest at Johannesburg Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Johannesburg Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Johannesburg Airport
$28.90
January
$60.45
February
$35.56
March
April
$26.88
May
June
July
August
$47.93
September
$38.30
October
$50.80
November
$19.23
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Johannesburg Airport is December — when rental costs average $19.23 per day. This is 50% cheaper than the yearly average and 68% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $60.45 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Johannesburg Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in December the average rental period is 31 days, while in November, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days at Johannesburg Airport
3
January
8
February
12
March
April
4
May
June
July
August
9
September
17
October
2
November
31
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Johannesburg Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Johannesburg Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in March, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Johannesburg Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
80%
January
80%
February
160%
March
April
80%
May
June
July
August
80%
September
160%
October
80%
November
80%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Avis
Popular car categories SUVs
Lowest price $23 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Avis Volkswagen T-Cross 5 2 SUVs

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Thrifty
7.9 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
Avis
7.8 / 10
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$61.00
Lowest daily price
$23.26
Total cars available
25

Top 2 suppliers at Johannesburg Airport in 2025

Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
+27113909700
O R Tambo International Airport, O R Tambo Airport Rd &, Jones Rd, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1620, South Africa
$23 - $111
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
Average 7.8 / 1 review
27115735000
Or Tambo Int Apt
$26 - $155
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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Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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simple and straight forward
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Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
Easy booking
Clear and understandable terms
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Mar 14, 2025
Very efficient
Easy to book
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Mar 13, 2025
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Easy and reliable
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Mar 13, 2025
This was easy, and fast.
This process was quick and easy. I literally completed it on the drive to the airport.
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Mar 13, 2025
Process was quick and straightforward
Process was quick and straightforward
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