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 26 August 2026.
Most popular company | FIREFLY |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $2.60 |
Average price per day | $36 |
Cheapest price per day | $20 |
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Johannesburg this past week from 104 hire locations out of 31 hire agencies. Prices for a Johannesburg small car hire start from $20/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
$20+
Compact
$27+
Intermediate
$25+
People mover
$50+
Full-size SUV
$55+
Premium
$64+
Passenger van
$101+
Luxury
$66+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Johannesburg, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
$50
February
$52
March
$50
April
$49
May
$45
June
$45
July
$50
August
$52
September
$50
October
$54
November
$49
December
$50
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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 26 August 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $36/day when booking a car hire in Johannesburg. The absolute best deal a user found was for $21/day from Thrifty, booked on Aug. 22.
Firefly offers hire cars in Johannesburg for about $219 per week on average.
Yes, renting a vehicle in Johannesburg for a month is certainly possible.
The average cost of a car rental in Johannesburg for a month is $939. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.
The average price for a weekend car hire in Johannesburg is $35. Hiring a Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Johannesburg. For the month of September, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Johannesburg for as low as $61/day.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Johannesburg. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($11+).
Hybrid
$50+
Petrol/Diesel
$11+