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 50 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around RM 110/day on average when booked 50 days ahead, which saves you 251% 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 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 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 126
March
RM 118
April
RM 135
May
RM 118
June
RM 114
July
RM 122
August
RM 131
September
RM 139
October
RM 152
November
RM 152
December
RM 147
What car do most people hire in Johannesburg?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Johannesburg are the following: SUV cars (Class Premium SUV or similar), Standard cars (Class Full-size Truck or similar), and Economy cars (Class Economy SUV 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 1 July 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.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Johannesburg, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 July 2025.
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 410/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.