Johannesburg car rentals

Some car rental 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, Budget and Europcar

On average a rental car in Johannesburg costs $23 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at GREEN MOTION ($25/day), Hertz ($25/day) and 1First Car Rental ($36/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at GREEN MOTION Johannesburg International Airport 1620 (13 miles from city center).

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

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Johannesburg. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Johannesburg is $4.72 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $57 and $76, depending on the car size.

Luxury (Audi A4 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Johannesburg.

Car rental companies onsite at OR Tambo airport include Hertz, Budget, Europcar, Avis, Sixt, Woodford, Tempest Car Hire, Bidvest, Firefly and keddy by Europcar.

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

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

A Luxury car rental in Johannesburg costs $40 per day, on average.

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

On average a rental car in Johannesburg costs $162 per week ($23 per day).

On average a rental car in Johannesburg costs $695 per month ($23 per 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.

The average gas prices in Johannesburg are about R61.01 ($4.23) per gallon. Prices can get as low as R57.92 ($4.01) per gallon, and as high as R64.35 ($4.46) per gallon. There are several gas stations around the airport in case you need to fill up the tank before you drop off your vehicle, but if you’re heading there during rush hour you might have to wait in longer lines.

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.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).