Johannesburg

Cheap Car Rentals in Johannesburg from RM 59

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 Johannesburg with a pick-up date of 10/4 and drop-off date of 17/4. 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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Popular car types in Johannesburg

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Johannesburg and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 23 February 2026.

In Johannesburg, there are 103 active hire locations from 27 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Johannesburg in the past week - currently priced from RM 59/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

RM 68+

Compact

Compact

RM 59+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 83+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 127+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 225+

Mini

Mini

RM 61+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 276+

Luxury

Luxury

RM 216+

Compare car rental deals in Johannesburg by type

Here are the best Johannesburg small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda CityRM 59/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Perodua AxiaRM 61/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Proton PersonaRM 68/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona

Best car rental deals found in Johannesburg

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Johannesburg. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Johannesburg with an average daily rate of RM 119. Data was last updated on 23 February 2026.
Honda CityRM 59/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Perodua AxiaRM 61/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Proton PersonaRM 68/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona

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 86/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 194% off the average price.

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.

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 105. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging RM 121 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 105. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging RM 121 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 113

February

RM 113

March

RM 109

April

RM 117

May

RM 105

June

RM 105

July

RM 113

August

RM 113

September

RM 113

October

RM 121

November

RM 113

December

RM 117

What car do most people hire in Johannesburg?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Johannesburg are the following: Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar), Luxury cars (Audi A4 or similar), and Intermediate cars (Class Full-size Truck or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Johannesburg?

Both Hertz and keddy by Europcar have 10 locations in Johannesburg, more than any other rental company in the area.

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 23 February 2026.

Woodford

10.0
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Firefly

9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.5

Bluu

4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

6.0

1First Car Rental

8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.0

Avis

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Budget

6.8
Okay
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.1

Europcar

6.2
Okay
1 review9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.4

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Johannesburg, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 February 2026.
  • 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 1,027/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 is a car hire in Johannesburg for a weekend?

    It costs RM 0 for a weekend car hire in Johannesburg, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Compact as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Johannesburg in March, prices are RM 0 per day on average.

Car rentals by fuel type in Johannesburg

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Johannesburg. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Johannesburg. Deals were last updated on 23 February 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Johannesburg. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (RM 18+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 54+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 18+

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