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Cheap Car Hire in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $16

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Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport car hires in 2026

Most popular company

WOODFORD

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$50

Cheapest price per day

$16
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Popular car types in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport this past week from 104 hire locations out of 31 hire agencies. Prices for a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport small car hire start from $16/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

$16+

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Compact

Compact

$19+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$20+

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People mover

People mover

$43+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$39+

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Premium

Premium

$70+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$71+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$73+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$27+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$44+

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Best car hire deals found at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Skoda Fabia$20/day
Skoda Fabia
Found 09/11/26
Subaru Crosstrek$27/day
Subaru Crosstrek
Found 09/10/26
Toyota Corolla$16/day
Toyota Corolla
Found 09/09/26

Cheapflights insights for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport car hires

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How far in advance should I hire a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To get the best deal on car hire at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, book about 5 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $25, which is about 11% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Looking to hire a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport? Sixt had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $10.06/day. Firefly also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $11.62/day.

What is the best car hire company at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 1First Car Rental (rated 10.0/10). Bluu (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

1First Car Rental
1First Car Rental
10.0
Bluu
Bluu
10.0
keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
10.0
Avis
Avis
9.3

What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Planning to hire a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport? January is the cheapest month, costing about $36 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $46. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$36

February

$40

March

$39

April

$42

May

$39

June

$36

July

$42

August

$40

September

$38

October

$38

November

$36

December

$46

What car do most people hire at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Pick-up truck cars (Class Full-size Truck or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Seat Alhambra or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

1First Car Rental has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 2.

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Top hire agencies in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

1First Car Rental

3 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Bluu

1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

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

Avis

9.3
Wonderful
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Alamo

7.3
Good
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

7.3

Europcar

1 location
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

7.0

Budget

4.5
Mediocre
3 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

6.5

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.5

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $44/day when booking a car hire at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $19/day from Dollar, booked on Sep. 5.

  • Which car hire providers are at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    There are 10 car hire providers located at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The following companies can be found near the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport car hire counter:1First Car Rental (10.0)Woodford (10.0)keddy by Europcar (10.0)Avis (9.3)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.0)Sixt (8.0)Alamo (7.3)Europcar (6.0)GREEN MOTION (6.0)Hertz (5.3)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for a week from GREEN MOTION ?

    From GREEN MOTION you can hire a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from about $307 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car hire at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can be found for $1,314. You can find car hire deals to be on average $44 a day.

Car hires by fuel type in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($11+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

$38+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$11+

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