Car hire in Johannesburg, South Africa

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The most popular car rental companies in Johannesburg

Hiring a car in Johannesburg: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyFirefly
Most popular carMini, 4-5 doors
Average daily price€30
Best time to book 3 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Johannesburg will set you back around 30 € per day or 152 € per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Johannesburg is a compact SUV. The most popular is Mini, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car hire companies in Johannesburg are currently U-Save and Green Motion.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Johannesburg is currently July.
On average, around 152 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Johannesburg is 82 €.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Johannesburg for a whole month is 558 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Johannesburg, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Johannesburg that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Johannesburg.
Most places – Johannesburg included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 20 € per day. The average price per day is around 38 €.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Firefly, Firefly powered by Hertz and Sixt offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated Europcar as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van hire is available in Johannesburg.