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Cheap Car Hire in East, Johannesburg from £7

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in East with a pick-up date of 23/7 and drop-off date of 23/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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East, Johannesburg car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in East. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 juillet 2025.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

£31

Cheapest price per day

£7

Popular car types in East, Johannesburg

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in East and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 11 juillet 2025.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Luxury

Luxury

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Best East, Johannesburg car hire deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on East car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 11 juillet 2025.
Smart Forfour£9/day
2
M
A/C
Smart Forfour
Dacia Sandero£8/day
2
M
A/C
Dacia Sandero
Fiat Tipo£9/day
4
M
A/C
Fiat Tipo

Cheapflights insights for East car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in East, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in East?

For the best savings on car hire in East, make your reservation 65 days before pickup. The average price then is just £19/day – about 40% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in East?

In East, the most affordable car hire company right now is Alamo, offering prices from just £7.03/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at £7.40/day.

What is the best car rental company in East?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in East is Firefly (rated 10.0/10). keddy by Europcar (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in East?

At East, the best time to hire a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just £21. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging £29 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In East, the best time to hire a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just £21. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging £29 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

£21

February

£23

March

£21

April

£24

May

£21

June

£21

July

£21

August

£21

September

£27

October

£29

November

£27

December

£27

Which car hire company has the most locations in East?

Hertz has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. 1First Car Rental has the second-highest number of locations in East at 2.

Top hire agencies in East, Johannesburg

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in East, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Firefly

2 locations

keddy by Europcar

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

6.0

Bluu

1 location

1First Car Rental

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Avis

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Budget

7.3
Good
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.9

Europcar

7.1
Good
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.1

Alamo

6.0
Okay
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

East Car hiring FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in East, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 juillet 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month at East?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month at East check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • What is the cheapest rental car in East, Johannesburg?

    For £9 per day on average, the Class Economy Car is the cheapest car rental in East, Johannesburg. Renting a Class Economy Car is 52% cheaper than the average cost of other car rentals in East.

  • How much is a rental car in East, Johannesburg?

    A rental car in East, Johannesburg costs £9/day on average, though we’ve seen prices as low as £9/day recently.

Car hires by fuel type in East

Browse car hires by fuel type in East. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in East. Deals were last updated on 11 juillet 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in East. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£12+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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