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?
For the best savings on car hire in Johannesburg, make your reservation 38 days before pickup. The average price then is just ฿824/day – about 2,617% less than the yearly average.
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.
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 ฿856. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,110 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 ฿856. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,110 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
฿888
February
฿920
March
฿888
April
฿983
May
฿888
June
฿856
July
฿920
August
฿951
September
฿983
October
฿1,110
November
฿1,078
December
฿1,078
What car do most people hire in Johannesburg?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Johannesburg are the following: Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar), Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar), and Luxury cars (Mercedes-Benz C-Class 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.
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 14 September 2025.
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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 14 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Johannesburg for a week from Europcar?
From Europcar you can hire a car in Johannesburg from about ฿6,783 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Johannesburg?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Johannesburg for a month is certainly possible.