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Full-size SUV | $56/day |
Intermediate SUV | $41/day |
Standard SUV | $50/day |
Compact SUV | $26/day |
Compact SUV | $22/day |
Full-size SUV | $56/day |
SUV | $60/day |
Full-size SUV | $85/day |
Intermediate SUV | $50/day |
Premium SUV | $108/day |
Compact SUV | $66/day |
Luxury SUV | $84/day |
SUV | $65/day |
Standard SUV | $95/day |
For those arriving by plane, a more convenient option is to pick up your SUV at one of the airports in the city. O. R. Tambo Airport tends to be a more popular option because it’s closer to the city and offers more affordable rates, due to the bigger variety of car hire agencies and models. Lanseria Airport is also popular, offering many premium SUV models, but its distance from the city is a factor to take into account; you may end up spending more on petrol, which can be less cost efficient. Finally, it’s possible to find car hire agencies available in Johannesburg, but many of them aren’t in the city centre, so you’ll need to venture outside the tourist area to find them.
When looking for a place to park in the city, a good option is to look for a private car park that’s close to your hotel and use the official car parks of the main tourist attractions. It’s possible to find free street parking in Johannesburg; although, leaving your car on the street is not advisable for tourists who wish to park in the city centre. Spaces can be limited and you’ll likely find yourself having to walk to your destination. For overnight parking, a recommended option is to find a hotel that offers parking too.
There are several reliable and premium SUV brands available for hire in Johannesburg, including Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen, Ford, Hyundai, Subaru, BMW and more.
KAYAK compares SUV rental prices from all major car rental companies such as Thrifty, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Payless and more to find you the best deal.
On average an SUV rental in Johannesburg costs $56 per day.
On average an SUV in Johannesburg costs $392 per week ($56 per day) to rent.
On average an SUV in Johannesburg costs $1,678 per month ($392 per week) to rent.
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2.0 Poor
Nov 2017
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They said that it needed 2 days in advance to book the car. I booked one day before, Kayak confirmed but there wasn't any car available.2.0 Poor
Oct 2017
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When I arrived to pick up my car they said their system was down but they would sort it out manually. After waiting for 45 minutes I cancelled my reservation and rented a car next door at Europcar in 5 minutes.8.0 Very good
Aug 2017
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friendly and kindCons:
the map to the parted museum was not helpful for a US traveller. They tried their best though2.4 Poor
Feb 2017
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Nothing! I do NOT recommend!Cons:
Terrible conditions!!!! The car was really dirty in the inside, the left sound box was burst, so to turn on the radio was almost impossible. We got the economic spark! They didn't tell you the car before, otherwise I would never take it. There was a hole in the windshield and we got scared because we were in the road for a few day in Kruger park. The others car rental offer much better deal for the same price. I took a fews day later a Sandero for the same price at Europcar (amazing deal and company).4.4 Mediocre
Jan 2017
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NothingCons:
After arranging earlier flights and confirming for pick-up, waited 3.5hours to receive the vehicle. Vehicle was old.Rattles and loose plates inside and out. No tyres matched. Engine bay was filthy. Car roof lining dirty.3.6 Poor
Jan 2017
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Good location of pickup and drop off, however the car was extremely under maintained. It was missing boot and door trims, rattling parts, and old (34,000kms+). I will not be using thrifty ever again despite the slightly lower cost.9 locations in Johannesburg
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2021
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Staff friendly2 locations in Johannesburg
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6.0 Okay
Jan 2020
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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 materialiseCons:
Issue closing invoice on drop-off6.4 Okay
Jan 2018
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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
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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
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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
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Good value for money.Cons:
Nothing8.0 Very good
Feb 2017
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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.4 locations in Johannesburg
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2.0 Poor
Jun 2021
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Nothing. They we're almost impossible to get a hold of, couldn't look up any information on their computers, told us they would email us multiple times and never did. 0/10 would never recommend to anyone.Cons:
We tried to change vehicle travel dates multiple times, it was well within our travel policy but they said we had to do it on Kayak, kayak said we had to do it with them, when we circled back to them they said they can only give us a partial refund, they they said we need to talk to their special refund customer service department. They never got back to us, we called again, they said they would be contacting us within 24 hours. They never contacted us, we called again and they said we had to wait to hear back from their special department which weeks later has still not contacted us. Honestly this company seems like way more of a scam then an actual rental company. Avoid at all costs and go to another more reputable rental company.6.0 Okay
May 2019
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YesCons:
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2.0 Poor
May 2021
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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
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Ease - process was painless and relatively efficient.2.0 Poor
Jul 2019
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I enjoyed leaving and never rent anything with hettzCons:
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 returni8.4 Very good
Jul 2019
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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
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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
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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.One location in Johannesburg
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Feb 2023
2.0 Poor
Jan 2023
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from$98/dayLocations in Johannesburg
1 Jones Road
+27 11 390 9700
R512 Broeder Stroom
+27 10 005 4101
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5.2 Fair
Jun 2017
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It took nearly an hour to get my car. In exchange, I asked for my return time to be extended by an hour. Dollar resisted but finally agreed to an additional 30 minutes.9 locations in Johannesburg
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121 Eloff St
+27 21 935 4800
Cnr Rivonia And West St
+27 219 354 800
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Serviced By Europcar
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from$85/dayLocations in Johannesburg
Corner Hammer Ave, Gerhardus St, Strydompark, Johannesburg, 1679
+27 87 350 7747
Johannesburg International Airport
+27 11 230 1200
Rivonia Rd & West Street, Rivonia Rd, Sandown, Sandton, 2196
+27 11 784 5722
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1 Jones Rd
+27 113 902 342
R512 & Pelindaba Road, Nietgedacht 535
+27 11 540 7361
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Johannesburg International Airport
+27 113 921 388
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Pick-up location | Johannesburg |
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Car types | Compact SUV, Full-size SUV, Intermediate SUV, Standard SUV |
Rental locations | 36 |
Airport locations | 27 |
Popular agencies | Woodford, 1First Car Rental, Hertz, Budget, Sixt |