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Cheap Car Rentals in Johannesburg from RM 60
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 16/9 and drop-off date of 23/9. 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 17 August 2025.
In Johannesburg, there are 100 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 60/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
RM 69+
Compact
RM 71+
Intermediate
RM 96+
People carrier
RM 165+
Full-size SUV
RM 259+
Mini
RM 60+
Luxury
RM 289+
Premium SUV
RM 351+
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:
Perodua AxiaRM 60/day
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Hyundai MatrixRM 69/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i20RM 71/day
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A/C
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 158. Data was last updated on 17 August 2025.
Perodua AxiaRM 60/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai MatrixRM 69/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i20RM 71/day
4
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A/C
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 105/day on average when booked 12 days ahead, which saves you 242% 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 keddy by Europcar (rated 10.0/10). Firefly (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
keddy by Europcar
10.0
Firefly
10.0
Bluu
10.0
Woodford
10.0
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Johannesburg?
At Johannesburg, the best time to rent a car is at June, with an average daily rate of just RM 114. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging RM 152 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 June, with an average daily rate of just RM 114. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging RM 152 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 122
March
RM 118
April
RM 135
May
RM 118
June
RM 114
July
RM 118
August
RM 126
September
RM 135
October
RM 152
November
RM 147
December
RM 147
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), Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar), and SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Johannesburg?
In Johannesburg, Europcar, Hertz, and keddy by Europcar have 10 locations, 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 17 August 2025.
keddy by Europcar
10 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
6.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
6.0
Firefly
9 locations
Bluu
4 locations
Woodford
1 review•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
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
4 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.0
Overall
7.3
Pick-up/drop-off
7.3
Value
6.9
Europcar
2 reviews•10 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/drop-off
7.1
Value
7.1
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Johannesburg, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 August 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 17 August 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 22+).
Hybrid
RM 51+
Petrol/Diesel
RM 22+