East

Cheap Car Hire in East, Johannesburg from R205

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 1/12 and drop-off date of 21/1. 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 2025

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 28 October 2025.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R793

Cheapest price per day

R205

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 28 October 2025.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 066+

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 236+

Luxury

Luxury

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 28 October 2025.
Citroen C3R214/day
2
M
A/C
Citroen C3
Volkswagen T-CrossR443/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen T-Cross
Toyota AvanzaR559/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza

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 66 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R448, which is about 1 386% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in East?

U-Save is currently the cheapest car hire company in East with deals as low as R146,14/day found in the past two weeks. GREEN MOTION is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R206,04/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.

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

Planning to hire a car in East? January is the cheapest month, costing about R482 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R585. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R482

February

R534

March

R482

April

R551

May

R482

June

R482

July

R499

August

R499

September

R499

October

R551

November

R568

December

R585

Which car hire company has the most locations in East?

Hertz has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. 1First Car Rental has the second-highest number of locations in East at 2.

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

Bluu

1 location

keddy by Europcar

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

6,0

1First Car Rental

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

8,0

Avis

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,9

Comfort

8,7

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,4

Budget

6,8
Okay
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,4

Comfort

8,5

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

7,1

Europcar

6,6
Okay
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,8

Alamo

6,0
Okay
1 review1 location
Overview

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 28 October 2025.
  • 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 Atos is the cheapest rental car in East, Johannesburg at an average cost of R258 per day. R258 per day is 59% cheaper than what other rentals cost in East.

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

    It costs R258 per day on average for a rental car in East, Johannesburg. The cheapest price we’ve found recently was for R260 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 28 October 2025.

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 (R25+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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