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Cheap Car Hire in South, Johannesburg from R203

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South, Johannesburg car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R541

Cheapest price per day

R203
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Popular car types in South, Johannesburg

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Economy

Economy

R320+

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Compact

Compact

R405+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R389+

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People carrier

People carrier

R967+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 438+

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Mini

Mini

R287+

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Premium

Premium

R1 283+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 781+

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Best South, Johannesburg car hire deals

Renault ClioR295/day
Renault Clio
Found 10/20/26
Ford FiestaR235/day
Ford Fiesta
Found 10/20/26
Ford EcoSportR689/day
Ford EcoSport
Found 10/20/26

Cheapflights insights for South car hires

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

For the best savings on car hire in South, make your reservation 59 days before pickup. The average price then is just R229/day – about 783% 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? February is the cheapest month, costing about R344 per day. In contrast, November is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R590. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R410

February

R344

March

R442

April

R344

May

R377

June

R442

July

R393

August

R492

September

R410

October

R442

November

R590

December

R410

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

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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Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

8,9

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

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

  • 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 R279 per day on average, the Renault Kwid is the cheapest car rental in South, Johannesburg. Renting a Renault Kwid is 60% cheaper than the average cost of other car rentals in South.

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

    R279 per day, on average, is how much a rental car in South, Johannesburg costs. However, our users have found rentals for as low as R287 per day.

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