Johannesburg car rentals

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 rental car in Johannesburg costs $34 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Johannesburg found in the last 2 weeks is $13.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Tempest Car Hire ($17/day), 1First Car Rental ($18/day) and GREEN MOTION ($19/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at 1First Car Rental O R Tambo International Airport, Car Rental Concourse, Isando, Johannesburg 1627 (13 miles from city center).

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 $4.69 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $56 and $75, depending on the car size.

Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Johannesburg.

Car rental companies onsite at OR Tambo airport include GREEN MOTION, 1First Car Rental, Europcar, keddy by Europcar, Avis, Woodford, Tempest Car Hire, Bidvest, Sixt and Budget.

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

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

A Mini car rental in Johannesburg costs $31 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Johannesburg costs $42 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Johannesburg costs $35 per day, on average.

In Johannesburg, cars are most frequently rented at GREEN MOTION Johannesburg International Airport (13 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Johannesburg costs $235 per week ($34 per day).

On average a rental car in Johannesburg costs $1,005 per month ($34 per day).

Most car rental 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 rental in Johannesburg, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 18 car rental agencies in Johannesburg.

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 Europcar, Avis and Budget

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!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Johannesburg so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.