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Cheap Car Rentals in Johannesburg from RM 72

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Johannesburg with a pick-up date of 17/5 and drop-off date of 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Johannesburg?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Johannesburg and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 18 April 2025.

January

RM 123

February

RM 127

March

RM 123

April

RM 154

May

RM 154

June

RM 145

July

RM 141

August

RM 145

September

RM 154

October

RM 163

November

RM 158

December

RM 158

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Johannesburg is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is October. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Johannesburg

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Johannesburg and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 18 April 2025.

In Johannesburg, there are 98 active hire locations from 27 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Johannesburg in the past week - currently priced from RM 72/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

RM 72+

Compact

Compact

RM 80+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 95+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 167+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 270+

Mini

Mini

RM 71+

Luxury

Luxury

RM 227+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 113+

Compare available car types for rental in Johannesburg

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Johannesburg to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 April 2025.

Small cars

RM 48 - RM 178

All Car Types

RM 69 - RM 272

To rent a small car in Johannesburg, South Africa, you would pay an average price of RM 97/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Johannesburg, South Africa (~RM 48/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~RM 178/day). In fact, November is about 52% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Johannesburg. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Johannesburg, renting a small car saves you 43% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Johannesburg small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Johannesburg, South Africa, you would pay an average price of RM 100/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Johannesburg, South Africa (~RM 119/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 214/day). In fact, January is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Johannesburg. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Johannesburg, renting a medium car saves you 41% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Johannesburg medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Johannesburg, South Africa, you would pay an average price of RM 201/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Johannesburg, South Africa (~RM 107/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 419/day). In fact, August is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Johannesburg. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Johannesburg, renting a large car is 15% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in Johannesburg, South Africa, you would pay an average price of RM 117/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Johannesburg, South Africa (~RM 119/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~RM 217/day). In fact, January is about 0% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Johannesburg. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Johannesburg, renting a SUV saves you 31% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Johannesburg SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Johannesburg, South Africa, you would pay an average price of RM 128/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a van in Johannesburg, South Africa (~RM 146/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 335/day). In fact, February is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Johannesburg. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Johannesburg, renting a van saves you 26% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Johannesburg van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Proton PersonaRM 72/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Perodua AxiaRM 79/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia

Top rental agencies in Johannesburg

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Johannesburg known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Johannesburg. Reviews were last updated on 18 April 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Johannesburg, including Firefly, keddy by Europcar and Bluu in Johannesburg. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Firefly

9 locations

keddy by Europcar

9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

6.0

Bluu

4 locations

1First Car Rental

8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Avis

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Budget

7.3
Good
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.9

Europcar

6.7
Okay
1 review10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.7

Thrifty

3 locations

Best Johannesburg car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Johannesburg. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Johannesburg with an average daily rate of RM 135. Data was last updated on 18 April 2025.
The best offers we've found on car rentals in the Johannesburg area. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Proton PersonaRM 72/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Perodua AxiaRM 79/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Honda CivicRM 80/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Johannesburg, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 April 2025.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Johannesburg?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Johannesburg from the following companies over the past two weeks: Thrifty (RM 72/day), Bluu (RM 80/day), and Alamo (RM 90/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Johannesburg?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Europcar (10.0 rating), Woodford (10.0 rating) and keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Johannesburg.

  • What are petrol prices like in Johannesburg?

    The average price of petrol in Johannesburg is RM 5.25/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 236 and RM 341 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Johannesburg for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 39% on a hire car in Johannesburg. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 44 days prior to your desired date.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Johannesburg?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Johannesburg it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

  • What car do most people hire in Johannesburg?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Johannesburg is Compact (Toyota Urban Cruiser) based on our Cheapflights data.

Small car rentals in Johannesburg

Find small car rental deals in Johannesburg from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Johannesburg cost an average of RM 107 per day. Price data was last updated on 18 April 2025.
Perodua MyviRM 79/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi
Perodua AxiaRM 80/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Perodua MyviRM 88/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi

Luxury car rentals in Johannesburg

Find luxury car rental deals in Johannesburg from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Johannesburg cost an average of RM 416 per day. Price data was last updated on 18 April 2025.
Check out some of the best deals we've found on luxury car rentals in the Johannesburg area. Verify the details of your rental before completing your reservation to ensure no unwanted surprises.
BMW 3 SeriesRM 227/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 286/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 311/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

Van rentals in Johannesburg

Find people carrier rental deals in Johannesburg from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier rentals in Johannesburg cost an average of RM 255 per day. Price data was last updated on 18 April 2025.
If you're in need of a larger vehicle, check out some of the deals we've found on van rentals in Johannesburg. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly adding new deals so check back soon if you're not finding the one right for you.
Toyota InnovaRM 167/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Proton ExoraRM 167/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Exora
Toyota InnovaRM 174/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova

Car rentals by fuel type in Johannesburg

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Johannesburg. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Johannesburg. Deals were last updated on 18 April 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Johannesburg. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (RM 21+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 48+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 21+

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