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Johannesburg car hires in 2026

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RENTACARARGENTINA

Price of gas per litre

£1.22

Average price per day

£22

Cheapest price per day

£9
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Popular car types in Johannesburg

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There are 31 hire agencies servicing Johannesburg. These agencies, altogether, have 104 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Johannesburg with prices from £9 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Johannesburg:

Economy

Economy

£9+

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Compact

Compact

£10+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

£11+

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People carrier

People carrier

£23+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

£21+

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Premium

Premium

£19+

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Luxury

Luxury

£32+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

£36+

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Best car hire deals found in Johannesburg

Nissan Micra£9/day
Nissan Micra
Found 09/08/26
Honda Jazz£10/day
Honda Jazz
Found 09/09/26
Kia K4£10/day
Kia K4
Found 09/09/26

Cheapflights insights for Johannesburg car hires

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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Johannesburg, book about 8 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £17, which is about 46% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Johannesburg?

GREEN MOTION is currently the cheapest car hire company in Johannesburg with deals as low as £11.87/day found in the past two weeks. Alamo is another inexpensive option with rates as low as £12.27/day.

What is the best car rental company in Johannesburg?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire 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 hire a car in Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Johannesburg is May, when you can expect to pay £20/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Johannesburg is August (£24/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

£22

February

£23

March

£22

April

£21

May

£20

June

£20

July

£22

August

£24

September

£22

October

£24

November

£21

December

£22

What car do most people hire in Johannesburg?

SUV cars (Class Premium SUV, for example) are the most popular in Johannesburg. Passenger van (Suzuki Ertiga) and Mini (Kia Picanto) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Johannesburg.

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 hire agencies in Johannesburg

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
3 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

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 hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Johannesburg?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £22/day when booking a car hire in Johannesburg. The absolute best deal a user found was for £10/day from Dollar, booked on Sep. 5.

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

    Hiring a car in Johannesburg for a week can be a great option for travel. Rentacar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around £108/week on average.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Johannesburg.

  • 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 £463, with the average price for a rental being around £15 a day. Book with Dollar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 58% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Johannesburg.

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

    Car hire prices in Johannesburg are typically £35 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Economy to save money on your trip to £35. Our users have found prices for Economy car hire in October to be on average £32 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Johannesburg

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Johannesburg. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£11+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

£36+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

£11+

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