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Johannesburg car rentals in 2026

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GREENMOTION

Price of petrol per litre

AED 6.61

Average price per day

AED 99

Cheapest price per day

AED 44
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Popular car types in Johannesburg

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There are, in total, 104 car hire locations in Johannesburg that are operated by 31 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: AED 44/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Johannesburg hire providers:

Economy

Economy

AED 45+

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Compact

Compact

AED 49+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 59+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 116+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 219+

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Mini

Mini

AED 50+

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Premium

Premium

AED 207+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

AED 260+

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Best car rental deals found in Johannesburg

Toyota CorollaAED 44/day
Toyota Corolla
Found 10/13/26
Volkswagen PoloAED 45/day
Volkswagen Polo
Found 10/13/26
Peugeot 301AED 47/day
Peugeot 301
Found 10/13/26

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 AED 84/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 183% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Johannesburg?

Looking to hire a car in Johannesburg? Alamo had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only AED 12.24/day. Firefly also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at AED 13.44/day.

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). 1First Car Rental (rated 9.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Woodford
Woodford
10.0
1First Car Rental
1First Car Rental
9.0
Avis
Avis
8.0
Budget
Budget
6.2

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Johannesburg is May, when you can expect to pay AED 99/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Johannesburg is August (AED 118/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

AED 114

February

AED 110

March

AED 110

April

AED 107

May

AED 99

June

AED 99

July

AED 110

August

AED 118

September

AED 110

October

AED 114

November

AED 107

December

AED 110

What car do most people hire in Johannesburg?

Mini cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Johannesburg. SUV cars (Toyota Urban Cruiser or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Pick-up truck cars (Toyota Hilux or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Johannesburg?

Avis has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Pace Car Rental has the second-highest number of locations in Johannesburg at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Johannesburg

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

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

8.0
Very Good
3 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Budget

6.2
Okay
6 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.7

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

Thrifty

4 locations
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CABS Car Hire

1 location
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Pace Car Rental

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Johannesburg?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 99/day when booking a car hire in Johannesburg. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 49/day from CarWiz, booked on Oct. 10.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Johannesburg for a week from GREEN MOTION ?

    From GREEN MOTION you can hire a car in Johannesburg from about AED 671 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Johannesburg?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Johannesburg.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Johannesburg for a month?

    The average cost of a car rental in Johannesburg for a month is AED 2,874. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

  • How much is a car hire in Johannesburg for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Johannesburg is AED 0. Hiring a Compact is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Johannesburg. For the month of November, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Johannesburg for as low as AED 116/day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Johannesburg

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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 (AED 12+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 48+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 12+

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