Car hires in South, Johannesburg

The cheapest car hire company in South is Avis at $151/day. These rates may be different depending on what neighbourhood you plan on visiting and the type of car you hire.

The best car rental company in South is Budget, which has a rating of 2.0/10 from 1 momondo user.

50% of users prefer to hire Premium vehicles in South, making it the most popular car rental type. If you are also interested in hiring one for your trip to South, then you can expect to pay around $259 per day.

The cheapest neighbourhoods to hire a car in Johannesburg are East and Melville. At the moment, Hertz in East has an average hire price of $22 per day. In Melville you can find a $34 per day average hire price from Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

The best time to hire a car in South is during the month of January, when prices average $31 per day. The most expensive month to hire a car is in July, during which you will frequently find prices averaging $162 per day. Be sure to book your car hire around 58 days or more ahead of time for the best prices.

Prices for cars in South refresh daily.

The number of operators available for cars in South is 17 as of April 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including South. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen hire company before making a reservation.

To hire a car in South, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.