Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Johannesburg. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 October 2026.
Most popular company | FIREFLY |
|---|---|
Price of gas per litre | C$ 2.56 |
Average price per day | C$ 48 |
Cheapest price per day | C$ 17 |
There are 31 rental agencies servicing Johannesburg. These agencies, altogether, have 103 rental locations available. Need an affordable rental? small car is the cheapest car type to rent in Johannesburg with prices from C$ 17 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can rent in Johannesburg:
Economy
C$ 17+
Compact
C$ 17+
Intermediate
C$ 28+
Minivan
C$ 45+
Full-size SUV
C$ 48+
Mini
C$ 17+
Premium
C$ 77+
Passenger Van
C$ 84+
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January
C$ 42
February
C$ 42
March
C$ 42
April
C$ 41
May
C$ 38
June
C$ 38
July
C$ 42
August
C$ 45
September
C$ 42
October
C$ 43
November
C$ 41
December
C$ 42
Woodford
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1First Car Rental
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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 rentals in Johannesburg, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 October 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 48/day when booking a rental car in Johannesburg. The best deal a user found was for C$ 21/day from Firefly, booked on Oct. 24.
Firefly is one of the most popular car rental companies in Johannesburg, offering car rentals for around C$ 268 per week on average.
Yes, renting a vehicle in Johannesburg for a month is certainly possible.
Prices can be as low as C$ 1,148 if you consider booking with Firefly. That price represents savings of 60% compared to the Johannesburg average. The monthly cost of a car rental in Johannesburg is on average C$ 1,148 (C$ 38/day).
It costs C$ 0 for a weekend car rental in Johannesburg, on average. The cheapest type of car rental you can book on any given weekend is the Economy as prices are generally lower for these rental types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a rental car in Johannesburg in November, prices are C$ 41 per day on average.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Johannesburg. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest (C$ 12+).
Gas/Diesel
C$ 12+
Hybrid
C$ 35+