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Cheap car rentals in Johannesburg

EconomyC$ 21/day
CompactC$ 26/day
IntermediateC$ 26/day
MinivanC$ 52/day
Full-size SUVC$ 65/day
MiniC$ 21/day
PremiumC$ 62/day
Passenger VanC$ 95/day
Compact SUVC$ 37/day
Intermediate SUVC$ 58/day
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Top tips for renting a car in Johannesburg

  • Renting a car is the perfect option for those wanting to explore not only Johannesburg, but also other major destinations across South Africa. Public transportation is often crowded and unreliable, and it is more cost-efficient to self-drive to some attractions rather than take tours. Rent a car and visit the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the Cradle of Humankind, or embark on a longer road trip and cross over the border to Botswana for a self-led safari.
  • All the major car rental companies can be found at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB), which is just over 12 miles from the city center. The car rental desks are located to the left side as you enter the parking lot’s ground floor, just opposite Domestic Arrivals. Avis is open 24 hours. When driving out of the airport, you’ll find many “spaghetti” junctions, so, if you don’t know the area, make sure to ask for a GPS device when renting the car.
  • The first thing you need to know when driving in Johannesburg is that traffic runs on the left side of the road. Road signs are mainly expressed in both Afrikaans and English, and the distances are measured in kilometers rather than miles. When driving in the city, make sure to keep your windows rolled up, especially if you’re stopped. Avoid driving at night, as roads are dimly lit and the chances of encountering drunk, reckless drivers are higher.
  • Avoid driving through Johannesburg and particularly around the airport area during the morning rush hour, which usually happens between 6:30 a.m. and 9 a.m., and then again during the evening peak hour, between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Traffic jams in Johannesburg can easily add up to an hour to your travels, so plan your journey in advance if you have to be somewhere at a specific time.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Johannesburg for C$ 33 or less
  • Book your rental car in Johannesburg at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Compact rental cars in Johannesburg are around 26% cheaper than other car types, on average

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Sixt

8.0

Very good

2 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

5 locations in Johannesburg

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from C$ 46/day

Locations in Johannesburg

348 Jan Smuts Ave

+27 11 784 4608

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 13:00
Sunday08:00 - 13:00
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80 Hill Street cnr West Street

+27 861 502 330

Monday08:00 - 13:00
Tuesday08:00 - 13:00
Wednesday08:00 - 13:00
Thursday08:00 - 13:00
Friday08:00 - 13:00
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Arbour Square, 86 Juta Street

+27 100 018 040

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 13:00
Sunday08:00 - 13:00
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Cnr R512 & Pelindaba Road

+27 11 230 9999

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday07:30 - 18:00
Sunday07:30 - 18:00
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O. R. Tambo Internat. Airport

+27 11 230 9999

Monday00:00 - 23:59
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6.0 Okay

May 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes

Cons:

Upgrade

1 out of 1

Avis

6.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

4.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

8.0

2 locations in Johannesburg

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204 Columbine Avenue

+27 11 496 1235

Monday08:00 - 13:00
Tuesday08:00 - 13:00
Wednesday08:00 - 13:00
Thursday08:00 - 13:00
Friday08:00 - 13:00
Saturday08:00 - 13:00
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Or Tambo Int Apt

+27 11 573 5000

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
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6.0 Okay

Jan. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Drop off was OK, but no closing invoice was issued when I dropped off. I was promised this would be emailed, but this did not materialise

Cons:

Issue closing invoice on drop-off

6.4 Okay

Jan. 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Friendly service but slow as it’s africa! Didn’t get the car I was expecting so had to upgrade half way through rental.

6.8 Okay

Jun. 2017

KAYAK

Cons:

After we told them no insurance they put it on the paper work then when we pointed it out he had to start the paperwork over again. Originally issued a car with no gas and smelled like cigarettes badly. Had to unpack our backs and go all the way back to the rental center. No apology. Just a silent reissue of keys. Drop off was chaotic. No return recipet was issued.

4.4 Mediocre

Apr. 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

The car was clean.

Cons:

You will get charged unexplained fees that will double the quoted Kayak rate, including a "fuel service fee" that no one will disclose to you until it shows up on your receipt and credit card statement. I will not be renting with Avis again.

10.0 Wonderful

Feb. 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Good value for money.

Cons:

Nothing

8.0 Very good

Feb. 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

It was a good car for the category I have selected.

Cons:

The car had some noise in the wheels during the whole renting days, which I could not identify. I believe that if the car has gone through some check before being delivered, this slight problem could be fixed.

1 out of 5

Hertz

5.8

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.2

Value for money

6.1

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1 Georgian Crescent

Monday08:00 - 13:00
Tuesday08:00 - 13:00
Wednesday08:00 - 13:00
Thursday08:00 - 13:00
Friday08:00 - 13:00
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1 Jones Road

+27 11 390 9700

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday06:00 - 22:00
Thursday06:00 - 22:00
Friday06:00 - 22:00
Saturday06:00 - 22:00
Sunday06:00 - 22:00
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17 Patrick Road, Jet Park

+27 11 397 9288

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
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Cnr Anson & Valencia Roads

+27 219 354 800

Monday08:00 - 13:00
Tuesday08:00 - 13:00
Wednesday08:00 - 13:00
Thursday08:00 - 13:00
Friday08:00 - 13:00
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Cnr Rivonia & West

+27 11 783 8943

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
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Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 13:00
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Hilton Hotel

+27 117 838 943

Monday07:00 - 18:00
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Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 13:00
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Monument Toyota

+27 11 288 2700

Monday08:00 - 13:00
Tuesday08:00 - 13:00
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R512 Broeder Stroom

+27 10 005 4101

Monday07:00 - 18:00
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Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
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Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 13:00
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Shop 4, 1st Floor

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 13:00
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Williams Hunt Midrand

+27 112 543 000

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2.0 Poor

May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

I arranged for a 5 am pickup. There was no shuttle. I was then waiting for the office to open at 6am as was posted at the office. By 6:10 there was still no one. I rented a vehicle from Avis. I will not be using hertz again.

10.0 Wonderful

Jun. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Ease - process was painless and relatively efficient.

2.0 Poor

Jul. 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

I enjoyed leaving and never rent anything with hettz

Cons:

When I removed the car the employee said that the car was new and had no defects, including the marking sheet showed no malfunctions. Arriving in the car we found several risks and breakdowns and took a picture, because the employee said that anything later was discounted. but at the time of returni

8.4 Very good

Jul. 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was friendly and the car was nice.

Cons:

The wait was quite long getting the car. I was told it was easy to see the gas station at the airport upon the return but I didn’t. Someone from another rental helped me find it and actually rode with me. And they charged my credit card a $1300 deposit but haven’t credited it yet as promised.

4.4 Mediocre

May 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Car wasn’t filled with gas. Had to to fight with Hertz about that. Didn’t believe me that I’d received an empty vehicle. Also over charged fur insurance.

9.6 Wonderful

May 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff offered an upgrade. The process was easy and fast upon checking in and out. We got a great price as well!

Cons:

The car was small. We could have gotten a bigger size only because my husband is a giant! But that was out doing, not the company’s.

1 out of 7

GREEN MOTION

4.6

Mediocre

3 reviews

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

4.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.6

Value for money

4.6

One location in Johannesburg

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Johannesburg International Airport

+27 119 756 790

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2.0 Poor

Jun. 2022

KAYAK
They did not show up at the airport to pick me up. I ended up renting another car.

2.0 Poor

Jun. 2022

KAYAK
They took the car to the wrong airport so we had to wait over two 2 hours. When they finally got there the guy was very rude and tried rushing me past the inspection. The guy dropping the car off left and when we went to start the rental car the battery was dead. Overall we were stuck 5 hours in a foreign country halfway around the world and booking.com customer support was absolutely no help. I will never book through a 3rd party every again.

1 out of 1

Tempest Car Hire

2.0

Cleanliness

3.3

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

5 locations in Johannesburg

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16 Ernest Oppenheimer Ave

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22 Harley Street

+27 117 817 740

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JHB Park Station cnr Wolmerance & Rissik St Shop M2

+27 842 341 126

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Johannesburg International Airport

+27 842 341 127

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Southgate Mall (Entrance 1)

+27 842 842 835

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2.0 Poor

Feb. 2023

KAYAK
LOST money to this useless SCAM. YOU'RE told one thing and it's another completely different thing when you publick up the car and they won't reimburse a cent.

2.0 Poor

Jan. 2023

KAYAK
My flight was delayed and I couldn’t get ahold of anyone to change my reservation. When I made it to my destination I was told it was canceled and twice as much to rebook.

1 out of 1

Sunnycars

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10 locations in Johannesburg

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130 Main Street

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17 Melle Street, Braamfontein

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18 Currie Road

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22 Harley Street

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Burchmores Auction Centre, 18 Eastern Service Rd

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Crn 5th And Alice Lane

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Desk in arrival hall

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Level, Cnr West St & Rivonia Road

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New Road

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Rissik Street

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Firefly

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9 locations in Johannesburg

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1 Georgian Crescent West

Monday08:00 - 13:00
Tuesday08:00 - 13:00
Wednesday08:00 - 13:00
Thursday08:00 - 13:00
Friday08:00 - 13:00
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121 Eloff St

+27 21 935 4800

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17 Patrick Road, Jet Park

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday06:00 - 22:00
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Friday06:00 - 22:00
Saturday06:00 - 22:00
Sunday06:00 - 22:00
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Cnr Rivonia 7 West

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 13:00
Sunday08:00 - 13:00
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Cnr Rivonia And West St

+27 219 354 800

Monday08:00 - 13:00
Tuesday08:00 - 13:00
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Thursday08:00 - 13:00
Friday08:00 - 13:00
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Jhb-ort Tambo Int Airport

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
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Lanseria Airport

Monday07:00 - 18:00
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Saturday07:00 - 18:00
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Monument Toyota

Monday08:00 - 13:00
Tuesday08:00 - 13:00
Wednesday08:00 - 13:00
Thursday08:00 - 13:00
Friday08:00 - 13:00
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Williams Hunt Midrand

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 13:00
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Europcar

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8 locations in Johannesburg

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Locations in Johannesburg

100 Rivonia Drive

+27 11 666 8340

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17 Melle Street

+27 11 403 2679

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215 Voortrekker Road

+27 11 954 6742

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3 Twilight Avenue

+27 11 548 9720

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7 Olympia Street

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Eskom Transport Division

+27 118 002 910

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Main Terminal Building

+27 11 548 9000

Monday06:00 - 22:00
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Or Tambo International Airport

+27 11 390 3909

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keddy by Europcar

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49 Corner Herman and Koornhof Streets

+27 119 226 390

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7 Olympia Street Eastgate, X11

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Eskom Transport Division- Megawatt Park

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Johannesburg Park Station, Transit Centre

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Johannesburg Wanderers Vi

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OR Tambo International Airport

+27 113 903 909

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Rissik Street- Johannesburg Park Station

+27 113 338 728

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Rissik street Johannesburg park station

+27 11 333 8726

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1First Car Rental

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6 locations in Johannesburg

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106 Constantia Road

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106, Corlett Drive

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Braamfontein Downtown

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CMH Ford and Mazda, 80 Hill Street (Corner West), Randburg

+27 115 097 339

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O R Tambo International Airport, Car Rental Concourse, Isando, Johannesburg

+27 113 902 342

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Rissik Street, Johannesburg Park Station

+27 100 018 040

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Bidvest

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4 locations in Johannesburg

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130 Main Str

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494, Wrench Road

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O.R. Tambo Int. Airport

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Shop 20, Fourways Value Mart

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Bluu

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3 locations in Johannesburg

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Corner Hammer Ave, Gerhardus St, Strydompark, Johannesburg, 1679

+27 87 350 7747

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Johannesburg International Airport

+27 11 230 1200

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Rivonia Rd & West Street, Rivonia Rd, Sandown, Sandton, 2196

+27 11 784 5722

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204 Columbine Avenue

+27 11 496 1235

Monday08:00 - 13:00
Tuesday08:00 - 13:00
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5 Loveday Street

Monday08:00 - 13:00
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O.R. Tambo Int Apt

+27 11 573 5000

Monday00:00 - 23:59
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First Rent

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1 Jones Rd

+27 113 902 342

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R512 & Pelindaba Road, Nietgedacht 535

+27 11 540 7361

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CABS Car Hire

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Johannesburg International Airport

+27 113 921 388

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Dollar

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R512 Broeder Stroom

+27 10 005 4101

Monday07:00 - 18:00
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Saturday08:00 - 13:00
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Move Mee

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3 Sunderland Road

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National

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Serviced By Europcar

113903909

Monday06:00 - 22:00
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Ofran Holiday Autos

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Jan Smuts-Arrival Hall

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Woodford

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from C$ 32/day

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OR Tambo Airport

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56 travellers who rented a car in Johannesburg gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.3

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1First Car Rental

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Compact

Average price

C$ 42/day

Good deal

C$ 33/day

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