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 12 days before pickup. The average price then is just ฿811/day – about 2,516% 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 keddy by Europcar (rated 10.0/10). 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 ฿876. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,169 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 ฿876. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,169 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
฿909
February
฿941
March
฿909
April
฿1,039
May
฿909
June
฿876
July
฿941
August
฿1,006
September
฿1,071
October
฿1,169
November
฿1,169
December
฿1,136
Which car hire company has the most locations in Johannesburg?
In Johannesburg, Europcar, Hertz, and keddy by Europcar have 10 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.
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 July 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Johannesburg, including keddy by Europcar, Firefly 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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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 July 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Johannesburg for a week from 1First Car Rental?
From 1First Car Rental you can hire a car in Johannesburg from about ฿7,155 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.