Johannesburg car hire

Some car hire companies in Johannesburg which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Hertz, Avis and Thrifty

On average a hire car in Johannesburg costs £34 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Woodford (£18/day), 1First Car Rental (£23/day) and Firefly (£26/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).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Johannesburg is Avis (8.3, 66 reviews).

The average price of fuel in Johannesburg is £4.96 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £59 and £79, depending on the car size.

Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Johannesburg.

Car hire companies onsite at OR Tambo airport include 1First Car Rental, Bidvest, Firefly, Hertz, GREEN MOTION, Avis, Bluu, Woodford, Tempest Car Hire and Sixt.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from OR Tambo airport to off-airport locations include Bidvest, Firefly, Hertz, First Car, Avis, Woodford, Tempest Car Hire, Sixt, Thrifty and Europcar.

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

A Full-size car hire in Johannesburg costs £41 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Johannesburg costs £31 per day, on average.

A Intermediate car hire in Johannesburg costs £16 per day, on average.

In Johannesburg, cars are most frequently hired at 1First Car Rental O R Tambo International Airport, Car Rental Concourse, Isando, Johannesburg (13 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Johannesburg costs £241 per week (£34 per day).

On average a car hire in Johannesburg costs £1,034 per month (£34 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.

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.