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Cheap Car Hire in East, Johannesburg from $17
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in East with a pick-up date of 6/9 and drop-off date of 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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East, Johannesburg car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in East. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 31 July 2025.
Most popular company | Woodford |
|---|---|
Most common car type | SUV |
Average price per day | $59 |
Cheapest price per day | $17 |
Popular car types in East, Johannesburg
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in East and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 31 July 2025.
Economy
$19+
Compact
$20+
Intermediate
$22+
People mover
$46+
Full-size SUV
$65+
Passenger van
$70+
Luxury
$90+
Compact SUV
$33+
Best East, Johannesburg car hire deals
Browse through the best deals we’ve found on East car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 31 July 2025.
Kia Picanto$20/day
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A/C
MG 3$19/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Corolla$20/day
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Cheapflights insights for East car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in East, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in East?
Book your car hire in East 65 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $40/day on average when booked 65 days ahead, which saves you 26% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in East?
In East, the most affordable car hire company right now is Alamo, offering prices from just $14.88/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Dollar, with rates starting at $15.47/day.
What is the best car rental company in East?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in East 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 hire a car in East?
The cheapest month to hire a car in East is January, when you can expect to pay $43/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in East is October ($60/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
$43
February
$48
March
$43
April
$49
May
$43
June
$43
July
$43
August
$45
September
$56
October
$60
November
$57
December
$57
Which car hire company has the most locations in East?
Hertz has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. 1First Car Rental has the second-highest number of locations in East at 2.
Top hire agencies in East, Johannesburg
Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in East, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.
Firefly
2 locations
keddy by Europcar
2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
6.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
6.0
Bluu
1 location
1First Car Rental
2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
8.0
Avis
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
7.7
Value
7.4
Budget
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.0
Overall
7.3
Pick-up/drop-off
7.3
Value
6.9
Europcar
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/drop-off
7.1
Value
7.1
Alamo
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
6.0
East Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in East, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 31 July 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month at East?
Yes, you can hire a car for a month at East check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
What is the cheapest rental car in East, Johannesburg?
At an average cost of $19/day, the cheapest rental car in East, Johannesburg is the Hyundai i20. Based on our data, it’s 58% cheaper to rent a Hyundai i20 compared to other types of rental cars in the neighborhood.
How much is a rental car in East, Johannesburg?
At the moment, rental cars cost $19/day on average in East, Johannesburg. Recently, users have found prices as low as $19/day.
Car hires by fuel type in East
Browse car hires by fuel type in East. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in East. Deals were last updated on 31 July 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in East. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($12+).
Hybrid
$39+
Petrol/Diesel
$12+