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Cheap Car Rentals in Johannesburg

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Johannesburg car rentals in 2025

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 12 December 2025.

Most popular company

GREENMOTION

Price of petrol per litre

S$ 1.60

Average price per day

S$ 42

Cheapest price per day

S$ 42

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$ 31/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 6% off the average price.

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.

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

At Johannesburg, the best time to rent a car is at June, with an average daily rate of just S$ 35. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging S$ 41 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 June, with an average daily rate of just S$ 35. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging S$ 41 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$ 36

March

S$ 36

April

S$ 40

May

S$ 36

June

S$ 35

July

S$ 37

August

S$ 37

September

S$ 37

October

S$ 40

November

S$ 37

December

S$ 41

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.

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 12 December 2025.

Woodford

10.0
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Firefly

9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

Bluu

4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

6.0

1First Car Rental

8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Avis

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Budget

6.8
Okay
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.1

Europcar

6.6
Okay
2 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.8

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Johannesburg, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 December 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Johannesburg?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 42/day when booking a car hire in Johannesburg. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 42/day from Firefly, booked on Dec. 6.

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

    From GREEN MOTION you can hire a car in Johannesburg from about S$ 297 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$ 1,275. You can find car rental deals for S$ 42 a day on average.

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