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Johannesburg car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of gas per litre

₱103.72

Average price per day

₱3,119

Cheapest price per day

₱745
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Cheapflights insights for Johannesburg car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Johannesburg, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Johannesburg?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Johannesburg, book about 8 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ₱1,437, which is about 4,730% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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). 1First Car Rental (rated 9.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Woodford
Woodford
10.0
1First Car Rental
1First Car Rental
9.0
Avis
Avis
8.0
Budget
Budget
6.2

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Johannesburg?

At Johannesburg, the best time to rent a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just ₱1,687. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging ₱1,999 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 ₱1,687. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging ₱1,999 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₱1,874

February

₱1,937

March

₱1,874

April

₱1,812

May

₱1,687

June

₱1,687

July

₱1,874

August

₱1,999

September

₱1,874

October

₱1,999

November

₱1,812

December

₱1,874

What car do most people rent in Johannesburg?

SUV rentals (Class Standard SUV, for example) are the most popular in Johannesburg. Passenger van (Class Compact Van) and Economy (Toyota Yaris) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting Johannesburg.

Which car rental company has the most locations in Johannesburg?

Avis has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Pace Car Rental has the second highest number of locations in Johannesburg at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Johannesburg

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

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

8.0
Very good
3 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Budget

6.2
Okay
6 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.7

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

Thrifty

4 locations
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CABS Car Hire

1 location
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Pace Car Rental

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Johannesburg?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₱3,119/day when booking a rental car in Johannesburg. The best deal a user found was for ₱745/day from Sixt, booked on Sep. 5.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Johannesburg for a week from Budget?

    Budget is one of the top picks in Johannesburg. They can have you in a rental car for about ₱17,157 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Johannesburg for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Johannesburg can be found for about ₱73,530, with the average price for a rental being around ₱2,451 a day. Book with Sixt, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 72% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Johannesburg.

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