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Cheap Car Hire in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport with a pick-up date of 7/12 and drop-off date of 13/1. 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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Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 October 2025.
Most popular company | GREENMOTION |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | R567 |
Cheapest price per day | R205 |
Popular car types in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 14 October 2025.
There are 27 hire agencies servicing Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. These agencies, altogether, have 101 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport with prices from R205 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:
Economy
R226+
Compact
R283+
Intermediate
R267+
People carrier
R459+
Full-size SUV
R944+
Mini
R205+
Passenger van
R1 203+
Luxury
R935+
Compact SUV
R449+
Standard SUV
R656+
Compare car hire deals at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by type
Here are the best Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Toyota AygoR205/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo VivoR226/day
2
M
A/C
Renault KwidR267/day
2
M
A/C
Best car hire deals found at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport with an average daily rate of R499. Data was last updated on 14 October 2025.
Volkswagen Polo VivoR226/day
2
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A/C
Volkswagen T-ROCR449/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen MultivanR459/day
5
M
A/C
Cheapflights insights for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
To get the best deal on car hire at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, book about 5 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R312, which is about 1 001% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Looking to hire a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport? U-Save had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R125,78/day. CarWiz also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R205,29/day.
What is the best car hire company at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.0
What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
The cheapest month to hire a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is January, when you can expect to pay R450/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is December (R572/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
R450
February
R502
March
R485
April
R520
May
R485
June
R450
July
R520
August
R502
September
R468
October
R468
November
R450
December
R572
What car do most people hire at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Economy cars (Class Economy Car, for example) are the most popular in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Mini (Datsun Go) and Passenger van (Mercedes-Benz V-Class) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
Which car hire company has the most locations at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
1First Car Rental has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 2.
Top rental agencies in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Reviews were last updated on 14 October 2025.
Firefly
1 location
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
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8,0
Comfort
8,0
Overall
8,0
Pick-up/drop-off
8,0
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•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9,3
Comfort
6,6
Overall
7,3
Pick-up/drop-off
7,3
Value
8,0
Alamo
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6,0
Comfort
6,0
Overall
6,0
Pick-up/drop-off
6,0
Value
6,0
Budget
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9,0
Comfort
7,0
Overall
3,0
Pick-up/drop-off
3,0
Value
5,0
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 October 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R562/day when booking a car hire at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for R243/day from U-Save, booked on Oct. 12.
Which car hire providers are at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
There are 10 car hire providers located at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The following companies can be found near the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport car hire counter:Woodford (10,0)keddy by Europcar (10,0)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8,0)Europcar (7,3)Alamo (6,0)Sixt (5,0)GREEN MOTION (4,6)Hertz (4,0)Budget (3,0)Tempest Car Hire (2,0)
How much does it cost to hire a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for a week from Tempest Car Hire?
Tempest Car Hire is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R3 015 per week.
Can I rent a car for a month at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Yes, you can hire a car for a month at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for a month?
The average cost of a car hire at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for a month is R12 920. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.
Car hires by fuel type in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport
Browse car hires by fuel type in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Deals were last updated on 14 October 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R27+).
Hybrid
R48+
Petrol/Diesel
R27+