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 50 days before pickup. The average price then is just ฿846/day – about 2,619% 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 Firefly (rated 10.0/10). keddy by Europcar (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 ฿878. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,171 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 ฿878. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,171 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
฿911
February
฿976
March
฿911
April
฿1,041
May
฿911
June
฿878
July
฿943
August
฿1,008
September
฿1,074
October
฿1,171
November
฿1,171
December
฿1,139
Which car hire company has the most locations in Johannesburg?
Both Europcar and Hertz have 10 locations in Johannesburg, 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 30 June 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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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Johannesburg, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 June 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 ฿7,171 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.