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Cheap Car Hire in South, Johannesburg from R204

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 South with a pick-up date of 1/8 and drop-off date of 1/9. 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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South, Johannesburg car hires in 2026

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

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R702

Cheapest price per day

R204
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Popular car types in South, Johannesburg

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

Economy

R349+

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Compact

Compact

R422+

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SUV

SUV

R876+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 028+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 103+

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Mini

Mini

R366+

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Premium

Premium

R1 544+

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Best South, Johannesburg car hire deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on South car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 24 July 2026.
Nissan AlmeraR277/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Found 07/24/26
Toyota YarisR296/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 07/24/26
Volkswagen PoloR236/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 07/24/26

Cheapflights insights for South car hires

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

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

For the best savings on car hire in South, make your reservation 46 days before pickup. The average price then is just R232/day – about 735% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in South?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in South is keddy by Europcar (rated 10.0/10). 1First Car Rental (rated 9.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
10.0
1First Car Rental
1First Car Rental
9.0
Avis
Avis
8.0
Budget
Budget
6.2

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

Planning to hire a car in South? January is the cheapest month, costing about R331 per day. In contrast, November is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R795. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R331

February

R348

March

R547

April

R348

May

R381

June

R447

July

R414

August

R365

September

R613

October

R530

November

R795

December

R381

Which car hire company has the most locations in South?

Both Avis and 1First Car Rental have 2 locations in South, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in South, Johannesburg

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

keddy by Europcar

3 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

1 location
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,0

Avis

2 locations
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Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,7

Budget

6,2
Okay
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

7,7

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

6,7

Europcar

1 location
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

6,6

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

6,4

Tempest Car Hire

2 locations
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Cleanliness

3,3

Comfort

2,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

2,0

South Car hire FAQs

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

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

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month at South check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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

    For R331 per day on average, the Class Mini Car is the cheapest car rental in South, Johannesburg. Renting a Class Mini Car is 62% cheaper than the average cost of other car rentals in South.

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

    R331 per day, on average, is how much a rental car in South, Johannesburg costs. However, our users have found rentals for as low as R344 per day.

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