Johannesburg car hires from £9/day

If you’re looking to drive long distances, fuel efficiency in a vehicle should be your top priority, so opt for an economy car. But, if you’re headed out on a safari, a four-wheel drive is a good idea. When traveling there in the summer months (November to February), a car with air conditioning is a must.

The speed limit in the city is usually 60 km/h (37 mph), but it may be lower in certain residential areas. Other non-urban open roads have a speed limit of 100 km/h (62 mph), and freeways typically have a speed limit of 120 km/h (75 mph). However, speed limits often change, so keep an eye out for the posted signs.

There are several safe parking spaces and parking lots around the city, usually looked after by car guards (attendants in reflective vests) who will take care of your vehicle in exchange for a few rands of tip. If you’re not driving much around the city itself, ideally you should either book a hotel that can offer parking or leave your car at the airport and pick it up when needed.

On average a car hire in Johannesburg costs £27 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Woodford (£9/day), Hertz (£10/day) and Dollar (£12/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Woodford OR Tambo Airport 1627 (13 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Johannesburg is £3.69 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £44 and £59, depending on the car size.

Standard (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Johannesburg.

Car hire companies onsite at OR Tambo airport include Woodford, Hertz, 1First Car Rental, U-Save, Thrifty, Tempest Car Hire, Budget, keddy by Europcar, National and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from OR Tambo airport to off-airport locations include Woodford, Hertz, Thrifty, Tempest Car Hire, Budget, keddy by Europcar and Dollar.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Standard car hire in Johannesburg costs £27 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Johannesburg costs £13 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Johannesburg costs £15 per day, on average.

In Johannesburg, cars are most frequently hired at Woodford OR Tambo Airport (13 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Johannesburg costs £189 per week (£27 per day).

On average a car hire in Johannesburg costs £812 per month (£27 per day).

Most car hire providers in Johannesburg offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Johannesburg, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

To get a cheap Johannesburg car hire you need to be at least 18 years of age and present a passport and return ticket along with an unexpired domestic driver’s licence. Another form of picture ID is also necessary and it doesn’t hurt to carry an International Driving Permit if you have one. In terms of payment options, all providers accept major credit cards, but you should be aware that some providers like Hertz will require a deposit at the time of collection.

If you’re seeking a road trip to make your mouth water, try the journey from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park, the country’s most famous nature reserve. No major highways run all the way there, so you can literally map out the route on the go.