Car rental in Johannesburg, South Africa

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These are the cheapest Johannesburg car rental prices we found over the next 30 days and are subject to change.

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There are 107 car rental locations in Johannesburg. Choose the cheapest or easiest now.

The most popular car rental companies in Johannesburg

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Renting a car in Johannesburg: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car rental companyWoodford Car Hire
Most popular carMini, 4-5 doors
Average daily price854 SEK
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Johannesburg

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van rental options in Johannesburg that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Johannesburg for a whole month

Want to rent a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Johannesburg avoid costly admin in between pickups by renting out cars for longer periods. So see whether monthly car rental is cheaper than the three weeks needed by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on filling up the tank as you take off in Johannesburg, look out for deals with a "full to full" fuel policy, as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

Skip the lines

We call out keyless pickup when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up means no lines. Just turn up at your preferred Johannesburg car rental location, hop in, and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Johannesburg will set you back around 854 SEK per day or 814 SEK per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Johannesburg is an economy SUV. The most popular is Mini, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car rental companies in Johannesburg are currently Alamo and U-Save.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Johannesburg is currently September.
On average, around 814 SEK. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Johannesburg is 814 SEK.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Johannesburg for a whole month is 4.924 SEK. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Johannesburg, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Johannesburg that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.
Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Johannesburg.
Most places – Johannesburg included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 156 SEK per day. The average price per day is around 832 SEK.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like Woodford Car Hire, U-Save and Carwiz offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travelers rated Europcar as the best overall in terms of experience.
We search the Internet for all kinds of vehicle rental deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van rental in Johannesburg.