Cheap Car Rentals in Johannesburg from ฿472
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 24/5 and drop-off date of 31/5. 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.
Johannesburg car rentals in 2025
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 24 April 2025.
Most popular company | CARWIZ |
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Price of petrol per litre | ฿39.84 |
Average price per day | ฿1,236 |
Cheapest price per day | ฿472 |
What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Johannesburg?
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Johannesburg and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 24 April 2025.
January
฿937
February
฿970
March
฿937
April
฿1,104
May
฿1,138
June
฿1,104
July
฿1,071
August
฿1,104
September
฿1,171
October
฿1,238
November
฿1,205
December
฿1,205
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Johannesburg is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is October. 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.
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 24 April 2025.
In Johannesburg, there are 98 active hire locations from 27 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Johannesburg in the past week - currently priced from ฿472/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
฿481+
Compact
฿472+
Intermediate
฿512+
Minivan
฿1,147+
Full-size SUV
฿1,287+
Mini
฿488+
Passenger van
฿2,308+
Luxury
฿1,923+
Compare available car types for rental in Johannesburg
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Johannesburg to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 April 2025.
Small cars | ฿390 - ฿1,142 | |
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All Car Types | ฿390 - ฿2,260 |
To hire a small car in Johannesburg, South Africa, you would pay an average price of ฿479/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Johannesburg, South Africa (~฿390/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~฿1,142/day). In fact, March is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Johannesburg. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Johannesburg, hiring a small car saves you 40% 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 car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
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 24 April 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Johannesburg, including Firefly, keddy by Europcar and Bluu in Johannesburg. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.
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Best Johannesburg car rental deals found
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 ฿730. Data was last updated on 24 April 2025.
These are the best deals we've found on rental cars in Johannesburg. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Johannesburg, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 April 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Johannesburg?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,236/day when booking a car hire in Johannesburg. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿739/day from CarWiz, booked on Apr. 20.
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: U-Save (฿472/day), Firefly (฿484/day), and GREEN MOTION (฿910/day).
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Johannesburg?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Europcar (10.0 rating), Woodford (10.0 rating) and keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Johannesburg.
What are petrol prices like in Johannesburg?
The average price of petrol in Johannesburg is ฿39.84/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,793 and ฿2,590 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Johannesburg for a week from CarWiz?
From CarWiz you can hire a car in Johannesburg from about ฿8,249 per week on average.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Johannesburg for the best price?
Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 39% on your car hire. For a below average price in Johannesburg, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 12 days in advance.
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 ฿35,353 if you consider booking with CarWiz. That price represents savings of 66% compared to the Johannesburg average. The monthly cost of a car rental in Johannesburg is on average ฿35,353 (฿1,178/day).
How much is a car hire in Johannesburg for a weekend?
For a weekend car hire in Johannesburg, you can expect the average price to be around ฿0. Usually a Compact hire in Johannesburg is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Compact for May, it will cost approximately ฿413 per day.
What car do most people hire in Johannesburg?
The most popular car to hire while in Johannesburg is the Class Standard SUV, which is a Standard vehicle.
Small car rentals in Johannesburg
Find small car rental deals in Johannesburg from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Johannesburg cost an average of ฿699 per day. Price data was last updated on 24 April 2025.
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 24 April 2025.
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 (฿17+).
Hybrid
฿44+
Petrol/Diesel
฿17+