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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 12 February 2026.

Most popular company

FIREFLY

Price of petrol per litre

฿38.23

Average price per day

฿384

Cheapest price per day

฿384
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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 ฿715/day – about 2,377% less than the yearly average.

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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?

At Johannesburg, the best time to rent a car is at May, with an average daily rate of just ฿839. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging ฿964 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 May, with an average daily rate of just ฿839. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging ฿964 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿901

February

฿870

March

฿870

April

฿932

May

฿839

June

฿839

July

฿901

August

฿901

September

฿901

October

฿964

November

฿901

December

฿932

What car do most people hire in Johannesburg?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Johannesburg are the following: Luxury cars (Audi A4 or similar), Intermediate cars (Class Full-size Truck or similar), and Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Johannesburg?

Both Hertz and keddy by Europcar have 10 locations in Johannesburg, more than any other rental company in the area.

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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 12 February 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

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.5

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

10 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 12 February 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Johannesburg?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿384/day when booking a car hire in Johannesburg. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿384/day from Firefly, booked on Feb. 7.

  • 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 ฿2,691 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.

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