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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?
For the best savings on car hire in Johannesburg, make your reservation 12 days before pickup. The average price then is just Rp 409,702/day – about 1,354,283% less than the yearly average.
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
10.0
Firefly
10.0
Bluu
10.0
keddy by Europcar
10.0
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Johannesburg?
Planning to hire a car in Johannesburg? June is the cheapest month, costing about Rp 442,478 per day. In contrast, October is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 557,194. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
Rp 458,866
February
Rp 491,642
March
Rp 475,254
April
Rp 508,030
May
Rp 458,866
June
Rp 442,478
July
Rp 475,254
August
Rp 475,254
September
Rp 491,642
October
Rp 557,194
November
Rp 557,194
December
Rp 557,194
What car do most people hire in Johannesburg?
Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Johannesburg. Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Luxury cars (Mercedes-Benz C-Class or similar).
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 15 September 2025.
Woodford
1 review•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Firefly
9 locations
Bluu
4 locations
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
2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
7.7
Value
7.4
Europcar
2 reviews•9 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/drop-off
7.1
Value
7.1
Budget
4 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
8.5
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
7.1
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Johannesburg, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Johannesburg for a week from Europcar?
Europcar is one of the top picks in Johannesburg. They can have you in a hire car for about Rp 8,467,224 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Johannesburg?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Johannesburg for a month is certainly possible.