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Cheap Car Hire in East, Johannesburg from R448

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 East with a pick-up date of 1/2 and drop-off date of 3/3. 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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East, Johannesburg car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in East. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 January 2026.

Most popular company

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Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

R814

Cheapest price per day

R448
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Popular car types in East, Johannesburg

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in East and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 24 January 2026.
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Compact

Compact

R711+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R395+

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People carrier

People carrier

R593+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R921+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 003+

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Luxury

Luxury

R933+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R691+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R933+

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Best East, Johannesburg car hire deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on East car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 24 January 2026.
Toyota FortunerR920/day
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A/C
Toyota Fortuner
Found 01/23/26
Toyota RumionR590/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Rumion
Found 01/24/26
Mercedes-Benz CLAR837/day
5
4
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz CLA
Found 01/23/26

Cheapflights insights for East car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in East, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in East?

To get the best deal on car hire in East, book about 8 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R387, which is about 1 250% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in East?

Dollar is currently the cheapest car hire company in East with deals as low as R263,32/day found in the past two weeks. Europcar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R301,54/day.

What is the best car rental company in East?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in East is Firefly (rated 10.0/10). Bluu (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Firefly
Firefly
10.0
Bluu
Bluu
10.0
keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
10.0
1First Car Rental
1First Car Rental
9.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in East?

Planning to hire a car in East? May is the cheapest month, costing about R435 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R500. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R451

February

R451

March

R451

April

R500

May

R435

June

R451

July

R468

August

R468

September

R468

October

R484

November

R468

December

R451

Which car hire company has the most locations in East?

Both Hertz and Sunnycars have 3 locations in East, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in East, Johannesburg

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in East, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Firefly

2 locations
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Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

9,5

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,5

Bluu

1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

keddy by Europcar

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

6,0

1First Car Rental

2 locations
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,0

Avis

1 location
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Cleanliness

8,9

Comfort

8,7

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,4

Budget

6,8
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Cleanliness

9,4

Comfort

8,5

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

7,1

Europcar

2 locations
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

6,6

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

6,4

Alamo

6,0
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1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

East Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in East, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 January 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at East?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle at East for a month is certainly possible.

  • What is the cheapest rental car in East, Johannesburg?

    Hyundai Venue is the cheapest rental car in East, Johannesburg at an average cost of R532 per day. R532 per day is 40% cheaper than what other rentals cost in East.

  • How much is a rental car in East, Johannesburg?

    It costs R532 per day on average for a rental car in East, Johannesburg. The cheapest price we’ve found recently was for R537 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in East

Browse car hires by fuel type in East. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in East. Deals were last updated on 24 January 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in East. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R37+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R48+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R37+

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