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Cheap Car Rentals in Johannesburg from S$ 20

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Johannesburg with a pick-up date of 1-2 and drop-off date of 8-2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Johannesburg car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Johannesburg. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 January 2026.

Most popular company

SIXT

Price of petrol per litre

S$ 1.58

Average price per day

S$ 38

Cheapest price per day

S$ 20
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Popular car types in Johannesburg

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Johannesburg and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 27 January 2026.
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There are, in total, 102 car hire locations in Johannesburg that are operated by 27 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: S$ 20/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from Johannesburg hire providers:

Economy

Economy

S$ 20+

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Compact

Compact

S$ 29+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 26+

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People carrier

People carrier

S$ 46+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 96+

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Premium

Premium

S$ 103+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

S$ 116+

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Luxury

Luxury

S$ 105+

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Here are the best Johannesburg small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Johannesburg medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Johannesburg large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Johannesburg SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

BYD e6S$ 20/day
2
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BYD e6
Found 01/25/26
Ford FiestaS$ 26/day
2
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A/C
Ford Fiesta
Found 01/25/26
Volkswagen GolfS$ 29/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Found 01/25/26

Best car rental deals found in Johannesburg

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Johannesburg. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Johannesburg with an average daily rate of S$ 62. Data was last updated on 27 January 2026.
BYD e6S$ 20/day
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A/C
BYD e6
Found 01/25/26
Ford FiestaS$ 26/day
2
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A/C
Ford Fiesta
Found 01/25/26
Toyota Yaris Sedan/ViosS$ 26/day
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A/C
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Found 01/25/26

Cheapflights insights for Johannesburg car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Johannesburg, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Johannesburg?

Book your rental car in Johannesburg 8 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around S$ 29/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 1% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Johannesburg?

Woodford is currently the cheapest car hire company in Johannesburg with deals as low as S$ 16.71/day found in the past two weeks. Sixt is another inexpensive option with rates as low as S$ 21.34/day.

What is the best car rental company in Johannesburg?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Johannesburg is Woodford (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Firefly (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Woodford
Woodford
10.0
Firefly
Firefly
10.0
Bluu
Bluu
10.0
keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
10.0

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Johannesburg?

At Johannesburg, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just S$ 34. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging S$ 39 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Johannesburg, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just S$ 34. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging S$ 39 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

S$ 37

February

S$ 34

March

S$ 36

April

S$ 39

May

S$ 34

June

S$ 34

July

S$ 37

August

S$ 37

September

S$ 37

October

S$ 39

November

S$ 37

December

S$ 38

What car do most people rent in Johannesburg?

Mini cars (Renault Kwid, for example) are the most popular in Johannesburg. SUV (Toyota Urban Cruiser) and Compact (Class Compact Crossover) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Johannesburg.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Johannesburg?

Hertz has 10 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Johannesburg at 9.

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Top rental agencies in Johannesburg

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Johannesburg known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Johannesburg. Reviews were last updated on 27 January 2026.

Woodford

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Firefly

9 locations
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.5

Bluu

4 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

9 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

6.0

1First Car Rental

8 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.0

Avis

3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Budget

6.8
Okay
4 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.1

Europcar

6.2
Okay
1 review•9 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.4

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Johannesburg, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 January 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Johannesburg?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 38/day when booking a car hire in Johannesburg. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 21/day from CarWiz, booked on Jan. 24.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Johannesburg for a week from Sixt?

    From Sixt you can hire a car in Johannesburg from about S$ 155 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Johannesburg?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Johannesburg however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Johannesburg for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Johannesburg can be found for S$ 663. You can find car rental deals for S$ 22 a day on average.

  • How much is a car hire in Johannesburg for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Johannesburg is S$ 0. Hiring a Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Johannesburg. For the month of February, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Johannesburg for as low as S$ 0/day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Johannesburg

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Johannesburg. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Johannesburg. Deals were last updated on 27 January 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Johannesburg. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (S$ 17+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 60+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 17+

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