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Cheap Car Rentals in Johannesburg from AED 50

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 28/2 and drop-off date of 8/3. 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 13 January 2026.
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There are, in total, 102 car hire locations in Johannesburg that are operated by 27 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: AED 50/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Johannesburg hire providers:

Economy

Economy

AED 50+

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Compact

Compact

AED 69+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 63+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 148+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 338+

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Premium

Premium

AED 302+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 217+

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Luxury

Luxury

AED 202+

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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:

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:

Here are the best Johannesburg van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Johannesburg luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Citroen C3AED 50/day
2
M
A/C
Citroen C3
Found 01/12/26
Kia PicantoAED 67/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Found 01/12/26
Audi A3AED 69/day
4
4
M
A/C
Audi A3
Found 01/12/26

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 AED 145. Data was last updated on 13 January 2026.
Citroen C3AED 50/day
2
M
A/C
Citroen C3
Found 01/12/26
Kia OptimaAED 63/day
5
M
A/C
Kia Optima
Found 01/11/26
Hyundai i20AED 67/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Found 01/12/26

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 190% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Johannesburg?

Looking to hire a car in Johannesburg? Europcar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only AED 54.17/day. Firefly also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at AED 60.23/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). 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?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Johannesburg is February, when you can expect to pay AED 99/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Johannesburg is April (AED 114/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 107

February

AED 99

March

AED 103

April

AED 114

May

AED 99

June

AED 99

July

AED 107

August

AED 110

September

AED 107

October

AED 114

November

AED 107

December

AED 110

What car do most people hire in Johannesburg?

Passenger van cars (Hyundai Staria or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Johannesburg. Luxury cars (Hyundai Staria or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Class Premium SUV 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 13 January 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

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

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 13 January 2026.

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

    From Thrifty you can hire a car in Johannesburg from about AED 731 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 is a car hire in Johannesburg for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Johannesburg is AED 0. Hiring a Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Johannesburg. For the month of February, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Johannesburg for as low as AED 100/day.

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 13 January 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 (AED 16+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 42+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 16+

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