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Cheap Car Hire in South, Johannesburg from R208

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 15/5 and drop-off date of 15/6. 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 15 April 2026.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R718

Cheapest price per day

R208
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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 15 April 2026.
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Economy

Economy

R355+

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Compact

Compact

R372+

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SUV

SUV

R944+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 325+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 004+

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Mini

Mini

R311+

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Premium

Premium

R1 549+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 832+

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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 15 April 2026.
Nissan AlmeraR322/day
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A/C
Nissan Almera
Found 04/15/26
Hyundai AccentR277/day
4
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Hyundai Accent
Found 04/15/26
Volkswagen PoloR296/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 04/15/26

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 R229/day – about 795% 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
6.8

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 R294 per day. In contrast, September is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R654. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R294

February

R294

March

R442

April

R376

May

R393

June

R376

July

R540

August

R344

September

R654

October

R425

November

R507

December

R376

Which car hire company has the most locations in South?

keddy by Europcar has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in South at 2.

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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

6,8
Okay
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9,4

Comfort

8,5

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

7,1

Europcar

1 location
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Overview

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 15 April 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 R360 per day on average, the Class Mini Car is the cheapest car rental in South, Johannesburg. Renting a Class Mini Car is 66% cheaper than the average cost of other car rentals in South.

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

    R360 per day, on average, is how much a rental car in South, Johannesburg costs. However, our users have found rentals for as low as R361 per day.

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