Car Hire at Johannesburg Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Mini
Renault Kwid or comparable
£17.61 per day
Economy
Toyota Starlet or comparable
£21.41 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest or comparable
£22.20 per day
Economy Elite
VW Polo or comparable
£28.34 per day
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Intermediate Van
Toyota Rumion or comparable
£43.70 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 or comparable
£52.53 per day
Full-size
BMW 3 Series or comparable
£75.94 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Toyota Fortuner or comparable
£79.64 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 07:25 on 31/01/2025. 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
£43 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
£1.01 per litre or £3.81 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.92 per litre or £3.50 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.10 per litre or £4.15 per gallon
Airport information
Johannesburg Airport (QRA)
- IATA: QRA
- ICAO: FAGM
- Name: Johannesburg Airport (QRA)
- Distance from the city centre: 1.2 miles / 2 km
Top 9 locations near Johannesburg Airport
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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 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
The best month to hire a car at Johannesburg Airport is December — when the average price for a hire is £14.70 per day. This is 48% less than the yearly average and 62% less than hiring a car in November (when the average price is £38.84 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.
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 December, the average hire length is 31 days, while in November, it is only 2 days.
Average number of hire days at Johannesburg Airport
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 March in comparison to hiring a car in in January.
Monthly searches at Johannesburg Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car hire information
| Lowest price | £18 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty
7.9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Avis
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
£42.67
Lowest daily price
£17.61
Total cars available
25
Top 2 suppliers at Johannesburg Airport in 2025
Thrifty
+27113909700
O R Tambo International Airport, O R Tambo Airport Rd &, Jones Rd, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1620, South Africa
£19 - £80
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
27115735000
Or Tambo Int Apt
£18 - £93
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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