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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 8 days before pickup. The average price then is just Rp 382,060/day – about 1,313,720% less than the yearly average.

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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?

Planning to hire a car in Johannesburg? June is the cheapest month, costing about Rp 448,505 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 531,562. 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 465,116

February

Rp 465,116

March

Rp 465,116

April

Rp 514,950

May

Rp 465,116

June

Rp 448,505

July

Rp 481,728

August

Rp 481,728

September

Rp 481,728

October

Rp 514,950

November

Rp 481,728

December

Rp 531,561

What car do most people hire in Johannesburg?

Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Johannesburg. Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Opel Zafira Tourer 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.

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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 3 December 2025.

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

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

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

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

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

6.6
Okay
2 reviews•9 locations
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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 3 December 2025.

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

    CarWiz is one of the top picks in Johannesburg. They can have you in a hire car for about Rp 1,487,209 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.

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