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Cheap Car Rentals in Johannesburg from RM 57

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 13/7 and drop-off date of 20/7. 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 13 June 2025.

In Johannesburg, there are 98 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 57/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

RM 66+

Compact

Compact

RM 70+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 95+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 166+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 263+

Mini

Mini

RM 57+

Luxury

Luxury

RM 296+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 115+

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:

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

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

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

Perodua AxiaRM 57/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Proton SagaRM 66/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Honda JazzRM 70/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Jazz

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 133. Data was last updated on 13 June 2025.
The best offers we've found on car rentals in the Johannesburg area. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Perodua AxiaRM 57/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Proton SagaRM 66/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Honda JazzRM 70/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Jazz

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 12 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around RM 110/day on average when booked 12 days ahead, which saves you 243% off the usual 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 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 rent a car in Johannesburg?

At Johannesburg, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just RM 118. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging RM 156 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 January, with an average daily rate of just RM 118. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging RM 156 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 118

February

RM 127

March

RM 118

April

RM 135

May

RM 118

June

RM 127

July

RM 131

August

RM 135

September

RM 144

October

RM 156

November

RM 152

December

RM 148

What car do most people hire in Johannesburg?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Johannesburg are the following: SUV cars (Class Luxury SUV or similar), Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar), and Compact cars (Class Compact Car or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Johannesburg?

Both Europcar and Hertz 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 13 June 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Johannesburg, including Firefly, keddy by Europcar and Bluu in Johannesburg. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Firefly

9 locations

keddy by Europcar

9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

6.0

Bluu

4 locations

1First Car Rental

8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Avis

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Budget

7.3
Good
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.9

Europcar

7.1
Good
2 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.1

Thrifty

3 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Johannesburg, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 2025.
  • 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.

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 13 June 2025.

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 23+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 52+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 23+

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