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Cheap Car Hire in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R226

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Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport car hires in 2026

Most popular company

AVIS

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R538

Cheapest price per day

R226
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Popular car types in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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There are 31 hire agencies servicing Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. These agencies, altogether, have 104 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport with prices from R226 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

Economy

Economy

R262+

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Compact

Compact

R302+

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People carrier

People carrier

R490+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R481+

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Mini

Mini

R226+

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Premium

Premium

R646+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R788+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R557+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R1 014+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R584+

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Best car hire deals found at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

BMW X3R573/day
BMW X3
Found 09/08/26
Nissan Grand LivinaR490/day
Nissan Grand Livina
Found 09/08/26
BMW 3 SeriesR646/day
BMW 3 Series
Found 09/08/26

Cheapflights insights for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport car hires

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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 R288, which is about 920% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Looking to hire a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport? Firefly had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R13,15/day. Avis also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R13,66/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 1First Car Rental (rated 10.0/10). Bluu (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

1First Car Rental
1First Car Rental
10.0
Bluu
Bluu
10.0
keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
10.0
Avis
Avis
9.3

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 R416/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is December (R528/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

R416

February

R464

March

R448

April

R480

May

R448

June

R416

July

R480

August

R464

September

R432

October

R432

November

R416

December

R528

What car do most people hire at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Mini cars (Class Mini Car, for example) are the most popular in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Economy (Class Economy Car) and SUV (Class Full-size SUV) 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.

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Top rental agencies in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

1First Car Rental

3 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Bluu

1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

keddy by Europcar

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

6,0

Avis

9,3
Wonderful
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,3

Overall

9,3

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

9,3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Alamo

7,3
Good
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

7,3

Europcar

1 location
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

7,0

Budget

4,5
Mediocre
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

6,5

Overall

4,5

Pick-up/drop-off

4,5

Value

5,5

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R521/day when booking a car hire at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for R191/day from U-Save, booked on Sep. 5.

  • 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:1First Car Rental (10,0)Woodford (10,0)keddy by Europcar (10,0)Avis (9,3)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8,0)Sixt (8,0)Alamo (7,3)Europcar (6,0)GREEN MOTION (6,0)Hertz (5,3)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for a week from U-Save?

    U-Save 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 696 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 R15 839. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

Car hires by fuel type in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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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 (R32+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R36+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R32+

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