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Johannesburg car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

CARWIZ

Price of petrol per litre

RM 6.24

Average price per day

RM 107

Cheapest price per day

RM 58
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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?

Book your car hire in Johannesburg 8 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around RM 93/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 210% off the average price.

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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). 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?

At Johannesburg, the best time to rent a car is at May, with an average daily rate of just RM 109. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging RM 129 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Johannesburg, the best time to rent a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just RM 109. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging RM 129 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

RM 121

February

RM 125

March

RM 121

April

RM 117

May

RM 109

June

RM 109

July

RM 121

August

RM 125

September

RM 121

October

RM 129

November

RM 117

December

RM 121

What car do most people hire in Johannesburg?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Johannesburg are the following: Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar), Compact cars (Toyota Corolla or similar), and 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

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 rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Johannesburg?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 107/day when booking a car hire in Johannesburg. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 58/day from CarWiz, booked on Aug. 29.

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

    Hiring a car in Johannesburg for a week can be a great option for travel. CarWiz, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around RM 750/week on average.

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

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Johannesburg it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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

    You can potentially save up to 49% on a month-long rental by booking with CarWiz. CarWiz is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Johannesburg can cost you on average RM 3,214 a month or RM 107 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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