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Cheap Car Hire in East, Johannesburg from R242
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 1/10 and drop-off date of 31/10. 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 14 September 2025.
Most popular company | Europcar |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | R722 |
Cheapest price per day | R242 |
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 14 September 2025.
Economy
R242+
Compact
R264+
Intermediate
R256+
People carrier
R477+
Full-size SUV
R731+
Passenger van
R946+
Luxury
R1 091+
Compact SUV
R408+
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 14 September 2025.
Volkswagen PoloR242/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki JimnyR408/day
4
M
A/C
Renault KwidR255/day
2
M
A/C
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 65 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R452, which is about 1 351% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in East?
Alamo is currently the cheapest car hire company in East with deals as low as R192,59/day found in the past two weeks. Bluu is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R217,43/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
10.0
Bluu
10.0
keddy by Europcar
10.0
1First Car Rental
8.0
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 R486 per day. In contrast, October is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R625. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R486
February
R538
March
R504
April
R556
May
R486
June
R486
July
R504
August
R504
September
R556
October
R625
November
R608
December
R625
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
Europcar
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,3
Comfort
7,3
Overall
7,1
Pick-up/drop-off
7,1
Value
7,1
Budget
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9,4
Comfort
8,5
Overall
6,8
Pick-up/drop-off
6,8
Value
7,1
Alamo
1 review•1 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 14 September 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?
Volkswagen Polo Vivo is the cheapest rental car in East, Johannesburg at an average cost of R243 per day. R243 per day is 58% cheaper than what other rentals cost in East.
How much is a rental car in East, Johannesburg?
It costs R243 per day on average for a rental car in East, Johannesburg. The cheapest price we’ve found recently was for R257 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 14 September 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 (R20+).
Hybrid
R48+
Petrol/Diesel
R20+