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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 2 August 2026.

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of petrol per litre

Rp 28,118.25

Average price per day

Rp 358,147

Cheapest price per day

Rp 245,133
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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 8 days before pickup. The average price then is just Rp 414,564/day – about 1,401,398% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Johannesburg?

Hertz is currently the cheapest car hire company in Johannesburg with deals as low as Rp 9.98/day found in the past two weeks. Woodford is another inexpensive option with rates as low as Rp 10.60/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). 1First Car Rental (rated 9.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Woodford
Woodford
10.0
1First Car Rental
1First Car Rental
9.0
Avis
Avis
8.0
Budget
Budget
6.2

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

Planning to hire a car in Johannesburg? May is the cheapest month, costing about Rp 486,662 per day. In contrast, October is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 576,784. 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 540,735

February

Rp 558,760

March

Rp 558,760

April

Rp 522,711

May

Rp 486,662

June

Rp 486,662

July

Rp 540,735

August

Rp 540,735

September

Rp 522,711

October

Rp 576,784

November

Rp 522,711

December

Rp 540,735

What car do most people hire in Johannesburg?

Compact cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Johannesburg. Standard cars (Class Standard Truck or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Johannesburg?

Avis has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Pace Car Rental has the second-highest number of locations in Johannesburg at 1.

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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 2 August 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

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

8.0
Very Good
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.7

Budget

6.2
Okay
6 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.7

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

Thrifty

4 locations
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CABS Car Hire

1 location
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Pace Car Rental

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Johannesburg, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 August 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Johannesburg?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 358,147/day when booking a car hire in Johannesburg. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 245,133/day from Europcar, booked on Jul. 25.

  • 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 2,507,030 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.

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Johannesburg can be found for about Rp 10,744,412, with the average price for a rental being around Rp 358,147 a day. Book with Europcar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 30% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Johannesburg.

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