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Cheap Car Hire in Central, Johannesburg from $25

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Central, Johannesburg car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Central. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 July 2026.

Most popular company

Tempest Car Hire

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

$18

Cheapest price per day

$25
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Popular car types in Central, Johannesburg

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Central and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 23 July 2026.
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Economy

Economy

$39+

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Compact

Compact

$92+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$33+

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People mover

People mover

$103+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$250+

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Premium

Premium

$144+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

$96+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$91+

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Best Central, Johannesburg car hire deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Central car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 23 July 2026.
Kia Forte$142/day
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Kia Forte
Found 07/23/26
Audi A1$34/day
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Audi A1
Found 07/23/26
Toyota Camry$46/day
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Toyota Camry
Found 07/23/26

Cheapflights insights for Central car hires

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

What is the best car rental company in Central?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Central is keddy by Europcar (rated 10.0/10). 1First Car Rental (rated 9.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
10.0
1First Car Rental
1First Car Rental
9.0
Sixt
Sixt
8.0
Europcar
Europcar
6.2

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Central?

At Central, the best time to hire a car is in December, with an average daily rate of just $30. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging $219 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Central, the best time to hire a car is in December, with an average daily rate of just $30. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging $219 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$113

February

$113

March

$113

April

$170

May

$219

June

$124

July

$203

August

$135

September

$60

October

$185

November

$179

December

$30

Which car hire company has the most locations in Central?

1First Car Rental has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sixt has the second-highest number of locations in Central at 2.

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Top hire agencies in Central, Johannesburg

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Central, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

keddy by Europcar

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

6.0

1First Car Rental

3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.0

Sixt

2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Europcar

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.4

Firefly

1 location
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Tempest Car Hire

2.0
Poor
1 review•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

3.3

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

BOBO

1 location
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Sunnycars

1 location
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Central Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Central, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 July 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Central?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle at Central for a month is certainly possible.

  • What is the cheapest rental car in Central, Johannesburg?

    For $54 per day on average, the Toyota Yaris is the cheapest car rental in Central, Johannesburg. Renting a Toyota Yaris is 59% cheaper than the average cost of other car rentals in Central.

  • How much is a rental car in Central, Johannesburg?

    $54 per day, on average, is how much a rental car in Central, Johannesburg costs. However, our users have found rentals for as low as $55 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Central

Browse car hires by fuel type in Central. Deals were last updated on 23 July 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Central. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

$67+

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