Car Hire in Johannesburg

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

City Centre
Mini
Renault Kwid or comparable
Renault Kwid
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Carwiz
$12.49 per day
Johannesburg Lanseria Airport
Mini Elite
Hyundai Grand i10 or comparable
Hyundai Grand i10
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
$13.46 per day
Johannesburg Lanseria Airport
Compact
Suzuki Ciaz or comparable
Suzuki Ciaz
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
U-Save
$15.95 per day
Tambo International Airport
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
	Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
First Car Rental
$17.23 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Tambo International Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla Quest or comparable
Toyota Corolla Quest
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
SIXT
$26.17 per day
Johannesburg Lanseria Airport
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$30.52 per day
Johannesburg Lanseria Airport
Full-size
Toyota Hilux or comparable
Toyota Hilux
  • 5
  • 5
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
BLUU
$60.24 per day
Johannesburg Lanseria Airport
Standard SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or comparable
Toyota Corolla Cross
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$64.96 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 06:39 on 10/03/2025. 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
$30 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
9.2 / 10
Average petrol price
$1.27 per litre or $4.81 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
$1.17 per litre or $4.41 per gallon
Highest petrol price
$1.38 per litre or $5.23 per gallon

One-way Car Hire in Johannesburg

The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Johannesburg and drop off in another city include:

  • From Johannesburg to Cape Town - 247 offers from $20.61 per day
  • From Johannesburg to Durban - 219 offers from $20.56 per day
  • From Johannesburg to Bloemfontein - 89 offers from $20.61 per day
  • From Johannesburg to Nelspruit - 51 offers from $20.61 per day
  • From Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth - 89 offers from $20.61 per day

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire in Johannesburg the most affordable?

According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Johannesburg fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Johannesburg
$32.18
January
$30.64
February
$34.94
March
$39.08
April
$41.05
May
$39.91
June
$43.73
July
$42.21
August
$41.76
September
$43.25
October
$36.91
November
$38.91
December
The best month to hire a car in Johannesburg is February (when the average price is $30.64 per day). This is 21% less than the yearly average and 30% less than hiring in July (when the average price is $43.73).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car 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 select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.

What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Johannesburg?

Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in January, the average hirer keeps their car for 13 days, and in March, they keep their car for 8 days.
Average number of hire days in Johannesburg
13
January
11
February
8
March
8
April
8
May
8
June
12
July
10
August
9
September
10
October
11
November
11
December

What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Johannesburg?

Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Johannesburg is December, and the least popular is June.
Popularity of Car Hire in Johannesburg by Monthly Searches
96%
January
106%
February
133%
March
92%
April
72%
May
69%
June
84%
July
112%
August
109%
September
106%
October
86%
November
136%
December

Car hire information

Car hire locations 14
Airport locations 3
Popular suppliers First Car Rental, Carwiz, Firefly, Hertz, Alamo
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers
Lowest price $12 per day
Cheapest supplier Carwiz

Most popular car models of suppliers

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

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.

South Africa
Suzuki Swift
10/10/2024
I stayed near Rosebank, and it is so vibrant and cosmopolitan. You feel alive.
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
09/02/2023
Good experience
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
04/02/2023
Great trip to various parts of the Drakensberg.
Photo by Jonathan P. about hiring a Toyota Yaris in Johannesburg (04/02/2023)
United Kingdom
Nissan Almera
12/01/2023
We drove almost 4300 kms all around South Africa on national roads that sometimes left a lot to be desired in terms of potholes. However, the car never let us down and gave a reasonable return in kms per litre.
United Kingdom
VW Polo
26/10/2022
Do not go to the Markon River Reserve.it is miles from anywhere and very little there.
United Kingdom
Toyota Agya
28/08/2022
Able to travel to Pilanesberg for a weeks rest after three fantastic but tiring weeks volunteering ar a rhino orphanage
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
18/05/2022
I would recommend the Apartheid Museum and the Montecasino
United Kingdom
Nissan X-Trail
17/05/2022
Travelling around Johannesburg with ease
United Kingdom
VW Polo
25/04/2022
I didn’t travel far and wide but the South African people are very welcoming.
United Kingdom
Toyota Fortuner
01/03/2022
Kruger National Park is fantastic.

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Enterprise
8.8 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Alamo
7.4 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
68
Total rental companies
19
Average daily price
$30.13
Lowest daily price
$12.49
Total cars available
1249

Top 19 suppliers in Johannesburg in 2025

Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.8 / 27 reviews
3 locations
$23 - $1,086
First Car Rental
First Car Rental
Very good 8.7 / 292 reviews
3 locations
$16 - $116
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.7 / 41 reviews
4 locations
$22 - $495
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.7 / 31 reviews
7 locations
$25 - $147
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8.6 / 184 reviews
4 locations
$16 - $81
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.3 / 234 reviews
4 locations
$20 - $95
U-Save
U-Save
Very good 8.2 / 8 reviews
3 locations
$15 - $51
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.2 / 65 reviews
4 locations
$22 - $146
BLUU
BLUU
Very good 8.2 / 129 reviews
5 locations
$22 - $101
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.9 / 33 reviews
5 locations
$21 - $125
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.8 / 1 review
3 locations
$23 - $112
Avis
Avis
Average 7.8 / 1 review
7 locations
$27 - $155
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.8 / 153 reviews
5 locations
$23 - $112
Bidvest
Bidvest
Average 7.8 / 5 reviews
4 locations
$22 - $67
National
National
Average 7.8 / 2 reviews
2 locations
$27 - $1,292
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Average 7.6 / 135 reviews
3 locations
$13 - $82
Carwiz
Carwiz
Average 7.6 / 84 reviews
3 locations
$12 - $145
FOX
FOX
Average 7.5 / 0 reviews
4 locations
$12 - $145
Alamo
Alamo
Average 7.4 / 36 reviews
2 locations
$22 - $1,034
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