Johannesburg car rentals in 2023
Most popular company | 1FIRSTCARRENTAL |
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Price of petrol per litre | AED 4.71 |
Average price per day | AED 39 |
Cheapest price per day | AED 23 |
What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Johannesburg?
January
AED 110
February
AED 113
March
AED 110
April
AED 110
May
AED 95
June
AED 95
July
AED 106
August
AED 106
September
AED 99
October
AED 110
November
AED 106
December
AED 117
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Johannesburg is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
There are, in total, 82 car hire locations in Johannesburg that are operated by 21 companies. In the past week, Small is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: AED 54/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Johannesburg hire providers:
Economy
AED 60+
Compact
AED 66+
Intermediate
AED 72+
People carrier
AED 95+
Full-size SUV
AED 208+
Mini
AED 54+
Passenger van
AED 146+
Compact SUV
AED 77+
Economy
AED 60+
Compact
AED 66+
Intermediate
AED 72+
People carrier
AED 95+
Full-size SUV
AED 208+
Mini
AED 54+
Passenger van
AED 146+
Compact SUV
AED 77+
Economy
AED 60+
Compact
AED 66+
Intermediate
AED 72+
People carrier
AED 95+
Full-size SUV
AED 208+
Mini
AED 54+
Passenger van
AED 146+
Compact SUV
AED 77+
Compare available car types for rental in Johannesburg
Small | AED 71 - AED 134 | |
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All Car Types | AED 123 - AED 310 |
To hire a Small car in Johannesburg, South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 108/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a Small car in Johannesburg, South Africa (~AED 71/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~AED 134/day). In fact, November is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small hire for Johannesburg. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Johannesburg, hiring a Small car saves you 56% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Johannesburg Small hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a Medium car in Johannesburg, South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 226/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a Medium car in Johannesburg, South Africa (~AED 172/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~AED 283/day). In fact, November is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium hire for Johannesburg. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Johannesburg, hiring a Medium car saves you 8% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Johannesburg Medium hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a Large car in Johannesburg, South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 367/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a Large car in Johannesburg, South Africa (~AED 209/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~AED 532/day). In fact, November is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large hire for Johannesburg. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Johannesburg, hiring a Large car is 34% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a SUV car in Johannesburg, South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 209/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV car in Johannesburg, South Africa (~AED 106/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~AED 321/day). In fact, February is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Johannesburg. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Johannesburg, hiring a SUV car saves you 16% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Johannesburg SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a Van car in Johannesburg, South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 305/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a Van car in Johannesburg, South Africa (~AED 96/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~AED 822/day). In fact, November is about 69% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van hire for Johannesburg. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Johannesburg, hiring a Van car is 20% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a Pick-up truck car in Johannesburg, South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 173/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a Pick-up truck car in Johannesburg, South Africa (~AED 262/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~AED 550/day). In fact, August is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Pick-up truck hire for Johannesburg. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Johannesburg, hiring a Pick-up truck car saves you 30% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a Luxury car in Johannesburg, South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 379/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a Luxury car in Johannesburg, South Africa (~AED 420/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~AED 708/day). In fact, January is about 10% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury hire for Johannesburg. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Johannesburg, hiring a Luxury car is 36% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
Top rental agencies in Johannesburg
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Johannesburg, including Budget, Sixt and Avis. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Johannesburg, including Budget, Sixt and Avis.
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Best Johannesburg car rental deals found
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Car rental FAQs
What are petrol prices like in Johannesburg
The average price of petrol in Johannesburg is AED 4.71/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 212 and AED 306 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Johannesburg?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 144/day when booking a car hire in Johannesburg. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 85/day from Europcar, booked on Sep. 24.
What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Johannesburg?
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Johannesburg from the following companies over the past two weeks: keddy by Europcar (AED 54/day), Woodford (AED 60/day), and 1First Car Rental (AED 66/day).
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Johannesburg?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Woodford (10.0 rating), Budget (10.0 rating) and Sixt (8.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Johannesburg.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Johannesburg for a week from Woodford?
From Woodford you can hire a car in Johannesburg from about AED 609 per week on average.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Johannesburg for the best price?
Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 38% in Johannesburg - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.
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 2,610. 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 Economy 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 77/day.
What car do most people hire in Johannesburg?
The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Economy (Class Economy Car) in Johannesburg, making it the most popular option.