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Johannesburg car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Johannesburg. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 April 2026.

Most popular company

FIREFLY

Price of petrol per litre

฿37.81

Average price per day

฿867

Cheapest price per day

฿576

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 8 days before pickup. The average price then is just ฿737/day – about 2,423% 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 ฿833. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging ฿993 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 ฿833. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging ฿993 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿929

February

฿993

March

฿993

April

฿929

May

฿865

June

฿833

July

฿929

August

฿929

September

฿929

October

฿993

November

฿929

December

฿961

What car do most people hire in Johannesburg?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Johannesburg are the following: Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar), Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar), and Economy cars (Class Economy Car 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 9 April 2026.

Woodford

10.0
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Firefly

9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.5

Bluu

4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

6.0

1First Car Rental

8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.0

Avis

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Budget

6.8
Okay
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.1

Europcar

6.2
Okay
1 review9 locations
Overview

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 9 April 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Johannesburg?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿867/day when booking a car hire in Johannesburg. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿576/day from Firefly, booked on Apr. 4.

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

    From Firefly you can hire a car in Johannesburg from about ฿2,956 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.

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

    Prices can be as low as ฿12,668 if you consider booking with Firefly. That price represents savings of 8% compared to the Johannesburg average. The monthly cost of a car rental in Johannesburg is on average ฿12,668 (฿422/day).

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