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Cheap Car Rentals in Johannesburg from RM 71

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 22/4 and drop-off date of 27/4. 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 6 February 2026.
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In Johannesburg, there are 102 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 71/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

RM 71+

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Compact

Compact

RM 84+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 88+

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People carrier

People carrier

RM 144+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 332+

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Premium

Premium

RM 275+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 258+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 130+

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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:

Proton PersonaRM 71/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Found 02/05/26
Proton SagaRM 84/day
4
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Found 02/05/26
Proton PersonaRM 105/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Found 02/05/26

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 155. Data was last updated on 6 February 2026.
Proton PersonaRM 71/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Found 02/05/26
Proton SagaRM 84/day
4
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Found 02/05/26
Hyundai ElantraRM 88/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Elantra
Found 02/05/26

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 91/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 212% 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). Firefly (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Woodford
Woodford
10.0
Firefly
Firefly
10.0
Bluu
Bluu
10.0
keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
10.0

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Johannesburg?

At Johannesburg, the best time to rent a car is at March, with an average daily rate of just RM 106. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging RM 122 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 March, with an average daily rate of just RM 106. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging RM 122 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 114

February

RM 110

March

RM 106

April

RM 122

May

RM 106

June

RM 106

July

RM 114

August

RM 114

September

RM 114

October

RM 122

November

RM 114

December

RM 118

What car do most people hire in Johannesburg?

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

Which car hire company has the most locations in Johannesburg?

Hertz has 10 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Johannesburg at 9.

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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 6 February 2026.

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

Firefly

9 locations
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.5

Bluu

4 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

9 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

6.0

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

3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Budget

6.8
Okay
4 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.1

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

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Johannesburg, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 February 2026.

  • 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 6 February 2026.
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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 48+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 23+

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