Car Hire in Johannesburg
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre
Mini
Renault Kwid or comparable
$12.49 per day
Johannesburg Lanseria Airport
Mini Elite
Hyundai Grand i10 or comparable
$13.46 per day
Johannesburg Lanseria Airport
Compact
Suzuki Ciaz or comparable
$15.95 per day
Tambo International Airport
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
$17.23 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Tambo International Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla Quest or comparable
$26.17 per day
Johannesburg Lanseria Airport
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
$30.52 per day
Johannesburg Lanseria Airport
Full-size
Toyota Hilux or comparable
$60.24 per day
Johannesburg Lanseria Airport
Standard SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or comparable
$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%
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
Top 8 cities near Johannesburg
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43.6 km / 27.1 miles
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298.8 km / 185.7 miles
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478.6 km / 297.4 miles
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734.2 km / 456.2 miles
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768.2 km / 477.3 miles
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908.4 km / 564.5 miles
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1,040.5 km / 646.5 miles
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1,270.9 km / 789.7 miles
Top 10 locations near Johannesburg
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26.5 km / 16.5 miles
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43.6 km / 27.1 miles
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478.6 km / 297.4 miles
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768.2 km / 477.3 miles
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908.4 km / 564.5 miles
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1,040.5 km / 646.5 miles
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1,270.9 km / 789.7 miles
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1,280.4 km / 795.6 miles
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
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.
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
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
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.
GS
South Africa
Suzuki Swift
10/10/2024
I stayed near Rosebank, and it is so vibrant and cosmopolitan. You feel alive.
CB
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
09/02/2023
Good experience
JP
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
04/02/2023
Great trip to various parts of the Drakensberg. 
MW
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.
DS
United Kingdom
VW Polo
26/10/2022
Do not go to the Markon River Reserve.it is miles from anywhere and very little there.
NB
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
NK
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
18/05/2022
I would recommend the Apartheid Museum and the Montecasino
BC
United Kingdom
Nissan X-Trail
17/05/2022
Travelling around Johannesburg with ease
EK
United Kingdom
VW Polo
25/04/2022
I didn’t travel far and wide but the South African people are very welcoming.
RH
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
3 locations
$23 - $1,086
First Car Rental
3 locations
$16 - $116
SIXT
4 locations
$22 - $495
Budget
7 locations
$25 - $147
Firefly
4 locations
$16 - $81
Hertz
4 locations
$20 - $95
U-Save
3 locations
$15 - $51
Europcar
4 locations
$22 - $146
BLUU
5 locations
$22 - $101
Keddy
5 locations
$21 - $125
Dollar
3 locations
$23 - $112
Avis
7 locations
$27 - $155
Thrifty
5 locations
$23 - $112
Bidvest
4 locations
$22 - $67
National
2 locations
$27 - $1,292
GreenMotion
3 locations
$13 - $82
Carwiz
3 locations
$12 - $145
FOX
4 locations
$12 - $145
Alamo
2 locations
$22 - $1,034
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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