Car Hire in Johannesburg from R315/day - Search for car rentals on KAYAK

BMW 3 Series

or similar LARGE

R905/day

Toyota Rumion

or similar VAN

R590/day

Class Full-size SUV

or similar SUV

R973/day

BMW 3 Series

or similar LARGE

R1 225/day

Toyota HiAce

or similar VAN

R1 276/day

Toyota Hilux

or similar PICKUPTRUCK

R1 091/day

BMW X3

or similar SUV

R1 212/day

Class Special Car

or similar Category

R422/day

Class Standard SUV

or similar SUV

R736/day

Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Renting a car is the perfect option for those wanting to explore not only Johannesburg, but also other major destinations across South Africa. Public transportation is often crowded and unreliable, and it is more cost-efficient to self-drive to some attractions rather than take tours. Rent a car and visit the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the Cradle of Humankind, or embark on a longer road trip and cross over the border to Botswana for a self-led safari.
All the major car hire companies can be found at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB), which is just over 12 miles from the city center. The car hire desks are located to the left side as you enter the parking lot’s ground floor, just opposite Domestic Arrivals. Avis is open 24 hours. When driving out of the airport, you’ll find many “spaghetti” junctions, so, if you don’t know the area, make sure to ask for a GPS device when renting the car.
The first thing you need to know when driving in Johannesburg is that traffic runs on the left side of the road. Road signs are mainly expressed in both Afrikaans and English, and the distances are measured in kilometers rather than miles. When driving in the city, make sure to keep your windows rolled up, especially if you’re stopped. Avoid driving at night, as roads are dimly lit and the chances of encountering drunk, reckless drivers are higher.
Avoid driving through Johannesburg and particularly around the airport area during the morning rush hour, which usually happens between 6:30 a.m. and 9 a.m., and then again during the evening peak hour, between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Traffic jams in Johannesburg can easily add up to an hour to your travels, so plan your journey in advance if you have to be somewhere at a specific time.
25% of our users found a car hire in Johannesburg for R861 or less
Book your car hire in Johannesburg at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
Off-airport car hire locations in Johannesburg are around 39% more expensive than airport locations on average
Full-size hire cars in Johannesburg are around 13% cheaper than other car types, on average

ChineduJan 2024

Be careful, vigilant and obey road signs especially speed limits Lol!

Verified travelerSept 2023

Nothing since it was great.

What type of car is recommended for driving in Johannesburg?
If you’re looking to drive long distances, fuel efficiency in a vehicle should be your top priority, so opt for an economy car. But, if you’re headed out on a safari, a four-wheel drive is a good idea. When traveling there in the summer months (November to February), a car with air conditioning is a must.
What’s the speed limit in Johannesburg?
The speed limit in the city is usually 60 km/h (37 mph), but it may be lower in certain residential areas. Other non-urban open roads have a speed limit of 100 km/h (62 mph), and freeways typically have a speed limit of 120 km/h (75 mph). However, speed limits often change, so keep an eye out for the posted signs.
Where are the best places to park in Johannesburg?
There are several safe parking spaces and parking lots around the city, usually looked after by car guards (attendants in reflective vests) who will take care of your vehicle in exchange for a few rands of tip. If you’re not driving much around the city itself, ideally you should either book a hotel that can offer parking or leave your car at the airport and pick it up when needed.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Johannesburg?
On average a car hire in Johannesburg costs R1 174 per day.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Johannesburg?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at GREEN MOTION (R315/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (R327/day) and Thrifty (R422/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at GREEN MOTION 1 Jones Rd, Kempton Park 1620 (20 kilometres from the city centre).
How much is the price of fuel in Johannesburg?
The average price of fuel in Johannesburg is R78,16 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R938 and R1 251, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Johannesburg?
Full-size (Nissan X-Trail or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Johannesburg.
Which car hire agencies are at OR Tambo airport (JNB)?
Car hire companies onsite at OR Tambo airport include GREEN MOTION, Hertz, Alamo, 1First Car Rental, Bidvest, National, Thrifty, Firefly, Tempest Car Hire and Bluu.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at OR Tambo airport (JNB)?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from OR Tambo airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Bidvest, Thrifty, Firefly, Tempest Car Hire, Europcar, Dollar, Budget and Avis.
How can I find car hires near me in Johannesburg?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Johannesburg?
A Full Size car hire in Johannesburg costs R1 075 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Johannesburg?
A Compact car hire in Johannesburg costs R928 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in Johannesburg?
A Mini car hire in Johannesburg costs R466 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Johannesburg?
On average a car hire in Johannesburg costs R8 218 per week (R1 174 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Johannesburg?
On average a car hire in Johannesburg costs R35 222 per month (R1 174 per day).

keddy by Europcar

10,0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

6.0

9 locations in Johannesburg

Locations in Johannesburg

49 Corner Herman and Koornhof Streets

+27 119 226 390

Opening times not available

7 Olympia Street Eastgate, X11

+27 11 800 2910

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	08:00 - 17:00
Sunday	08:00 - 17:00

Eskom Transport Division- Megawatt Park

Opening times not available

Johannesburg Park Station, Transit Centre

Opening times not available

Johannesburg Wanderers Vi

Opening times not available

Johannesburg park station

+27 11 333 8726

Opening times not available

OR Tambo International Airport

+27 113 903 909

Opening times not available

Rissik Street- Johannesburg Park Station

+27 113 338 728

Opening times not available

Rissik street Johannesburg park station

+27 11 333 8726

Opening times not available

Woodford

10,0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Johannesburg

Locations in Johannesburg

OR Tambo Airport

Opening times not available

Budget

7,3

Good

Read 3 reviews

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

6.9

3 locations in Johannesburg

Locations in Johannesburg

204 Columbine Avenue

+27 11 496 1235

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	08:00 - 17:00

5 Loveday Street

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
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O.R. Tambo Int Apt

+27 11 573 5000

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	00:00 - 23:59
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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2023

Intermediate SUV

The professionalism and willing to assist

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2023

Intermediate SUV

So far it was great since it was my first experience, so i don't have reference to measure against.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2022

There was an unexpected fee of $100 which increased the price of the rental significantly Supposedly it is in the fine print that all rentals have the fee. I will not be booking with Avis or budget in the future.

Europcar

6,7

Okay

Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.7

Value for money

6.2

10 locations in Johannesburg

Locations in Johannesburg

100 Rivonia Drive

+27 11 666 8340

Opening times not available

17 Melle Street

+27 11 403 2679

Opening times not available

215 Voortrekker Road

+27 11 954 6742

Opening times not available

7 Olympia Street

Opening times not available

90 Frikkie Meyer Boulevard And Barrage Road

Opening times not available

Eskom Transport Division

+27 118 002 910

Opening times not available

Main Terminal Building

+27 11 548 9000

Opening times not available

N1 Highway & Malibongwe Drive

+27 11 699 0550

Opening times not available

Or Tambo International Airport

+27 11 390 3909

Opening times not available

Shop L6a, Twilight Road, Lonehill

+27 11 548 9720

Opening times not available

Avis

6,5

Okay

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.5

Value for money

6.5

2 locations in Johannesburg

Locations in Johannesburg

204 Columbine Avenue

+27 11 496 1235

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	08:00 - 17:00

Or Tambo Int Apt

+27 11 573 5000

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	00:00 - 23:59
Thursday	00:00 - 23:59
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6,0 Okay

Steven, Jan 2020

Pros:

Drop off was OK, but no closing invoice was issued when I dropped off. I was promised this would be emailed, but this did not materialise

Cons:

Issue closing invoice on drop-off

Sixt

6,4

Okay

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.5

Value for money

5.5

4 locations in Johannesburg

Locations in Johannesburg

80 Hill Street cnr West Street

+27 861 502 330

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

Arbour Square, 86 Juta Street

+27 100 018 040

Monday	07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday	07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday	07:30 - 18:00
Thursday	07:30 - 18:00
Friday	07:30 - 18:00
Saturday	08:00 - 17:00
Sunday	08:00 - 17:00

Cnr R512 & Pelindaba Road

+27 11 230 9999

Monday	07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday	07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday	07:30 - 18:00
Thursday	07:30 - 18:00
Friday	07:30 - 18:00
Saturday	07:30 - 18:00
Sunday	07:30 - 18:00

O. R. Tambo Internat. Airport

+27 11 230 9999

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	00:00 - 23:59
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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2021

Pros:

Nothing. They we're almost impossible to get a hold of, couldn't look up any information on their computers, told us they would email us multiple times and never did. 0/10 would never recommend to anyone.

Cons:

We tried to change vehicle travel dates multiple times, it was well within our travel policy but they said we had to do it on Kayak, kayak said we had to do it with them, when we circled back to them they said they can only give us a partial refund, they they said we need to talk to their special refund customer service department. They never got back to us, we called again, they said they would be contacting us within 24 hours. They never contacted us, we called again and they said we had to wait to hear back from their special department which weeks later has still not contacted us. Honestly this company seems like way more of a scam then an actual rental company. Avoid at all costs and go to another more reputable rental company.

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jul 2023

Passenger van

It was fine. Picking the van up a bit frustrating but we managed.

Alamo

6,0

Okay