Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Johannesburg. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 October 2026.
Most popular company | WOODFORD |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $2.36 |
Average price per day | $42 |
Cheapest price per day | $18 |
At $18/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Johannesburg in the past week. Out of 31 car hire agencies operating in Johannesburg, there are, in total, 104 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:
Economy
$18+
Compact
$18+
Intermediate
$24+
People mover
$43+
Full-size SUV
$43+
Mini
$18+
Premium
$72+
Passenger van
$73+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Johannesburg, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
$45
February
$43
March
$43
April
$42
May
$39
June
$39
July
$43
August
$46
September
$43
October
$46
November
$42
December
$43
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Avis
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Budget
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Europcar
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Thrifty
CABS Car Hire
Pace Car Rental
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Johannesburg, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 October 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $42/day when booking a car hire in Johannesburg. The absolute best deal a user found was for $16/day from CarWiz, booked on Sep. 26.
From Woodford you can hire a car in Johannesburg from about $297 per week on average.
Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Johannesburg check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
You can potentially save up to 70% on a month-long rental by booking with CarWiz. CarWiz is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Johannesburg can cost you on average $1,272 a month or $42 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.
Car hire prices in Johannesburg are typically $45 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Economy to save money on your trip to $45. Our users have found prices for Economy car hire in November to be on average $41 per day.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Johannesburg. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($12+).
Hybrid
$37+
Petrol/Diesel
$12+