Car rental at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from $21/day

Toyota Agya

or similar SMALL

$25/day

Toyota Corolla Quest

or similar MEDIUM

$28/day

Suzuki Ertiga

or similar VAN

$52/day

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

or similar SUV

$89/day

Kia Picanto

or similar SMALL

$21/day

Hyundai Staria

or similar VAN

$123/day

Toyota Urban Cruiser

or similar SUV

$37/day

Volkswagen T-Cross

or similar SUV

$49/day

Class Standard SUV

or similar SUV

$70/day

Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

If you’re arriving in Johannesburg for business or pleasure, a car rental at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) is probably on your mind. A rental car will give you a quick way from the airport to your hotel or apartment to take a rest after a long flight. Whether you settle for an economy or luxury car, your ride on the streets of Johannesburg will be quite rewarding during your stay in this vibrant South African city.
Regardless of the car type you’re looking for, a car rental at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport will provide you with a car of your taste and needs. However, you must meet the required minimum age as per car respective car rental companies. Most of these car suppliers prefer renters to be at least 21 for international drivers and 23 for local drivers. It’s advisable to consult your car rental company for more clarification on age requirements.
You should carefully choose the best time to pick up or drop off a car rental at JNB if you're in a hurry. This is because the flow of traffic both in Johannesburg City and around the airport is usually slow from 6 am to 9 am and 3 pm to 6 pm, especially on weekdays. For that reason, try as much as possible to avoid the above-mentioned hours to save time and prevent delays.
Additionally, ensure that your car rental is well-equipped with working air conditioning to have a comfortable ride in the heat. This is attributed to the fact that Johannesburg is usually warm and moist all year round, with October to March being the hottest time. Luggage space and passenger seats are also a factor to consider when renting a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport.
25% of our users found a car hire at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg for $39 or less
Book your car hire at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

Where are car rental companies situated at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport car rental companies are conveniently located at the airport’s passenger terminal, on your way to the parking lot on the ground floor. These car rental companies are open 24/7, so any time you disembark from your flight you are assured of finding a car to drive yourself to your destination.
Which car rental companies are easiest at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Car rental at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport has companies such as Avis, Hertz, Thrifty, Europcar, and Bidvest. Local car rental companies at JNB include First Car, Tempest, Select Car Hire, and Woodford. Each company strives to provide the best services and rates for renters arriving in Johannesburg via JNB. Most of them provide simple car reservation steps and flexible payment methods to meet every traveler’s needs. A few offer benefits such as VIP treatment, priority queuing, allowing more time for rental car return, and airport transfers.
What types of cars are popular at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Once you arrive at JNB you’ll be spoiled for choice due to the available excellent range of cars. From exotic cars to economy and practical mini cars, to spacious people’s carriers and SUVs, there’s a car for everyone. Each car is carefully chosen to give you a great experience of driving in Johannesburg and nearby cities. Examples of these groups of cars are economy, SUVs, standard, compact, luxury cars, and many others.
What type of documentation is required to rent a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
To rent a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport requires you to present a valid driver’s license. Additional drivers are also expected to present their own valid and unendorsed driver’s license at the time of the car pick-up. The license must have the renter’s photo and a signature. Otherwise, an ID document or unexpired passport is recommended for further identification of the renter.
How much does it cost to rent a car at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?
On average a rental car at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg costs $44 per day.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to off-airport locations include Europcar, Hertz, and Thrifty.

keddy by Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

6.0

2 locations in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Locations in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

O R Tambo Airport Road

+27 11 390 3909

Opening times not available

OR Tambo International Airport

+27 113 903 909

Opening times not available

Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

from$32/day

Locations in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Or Tambo International Airport

+27 11 390 3909

Opening times not available

Woodford

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Locations in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

OR Tambo Airport

Opening times not available

Alamo

6.0

Okay

Most popular

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

from$20/day

Locations in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Serviced By Europcar

113903909

Opening times not available

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2.0 Poor

Carlos, Sept 2024

Economy

The reservation could not be found when we checked in so could not rent the car.

Avis

6.0

Okay

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

4.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Locations in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Or Tambo Int Apt

+27 11 573 5000

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
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6.0 Okay

Steven, Jan 2020

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

Sixt

5.0

Fair

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.0

Value for money

5.0

One location in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Locations in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

O. R. Tambo Internat. Airport

+27 11 230 9999

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2021

Pros:

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.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jul 2023

Passenger van

It was fine. Picking the van up a bit frustrating but we managed.

GREEN MOTION

4.6

Mediocre

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

4.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.6

Value for money

4.6

2 locations in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Locations in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

1 Jones Rd, Kempton Park

+27 119 756 790

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
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3, Sunderland St, Rhodesfield, Johannesburg, South Africa

Opening times not available

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2.0 Poor

Willard, Jun 2022

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

2.0 Poor

Matt, Jun 2022

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.

Hertz

4.6

Mediocre

Read 3 reviews

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

4.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.6

Value for money

4.6

One location in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

from$66/day

Locations in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

1 Jones Road

+27 11 390 9700

Monday	06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday	06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday	06:00 - 22:00
Thursday	06:00 - 22:00
Friday	06:00 - 22:00
Saturday	06:00 - 22:00
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2.0 Poor

William, May 2021

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

Anonymous, Jun 2020

Pros:

Ease - process was painless and relatively efficient.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2023

Mini

My cancellation was not granted ended up getting charged for something I didn’t use, poor customer service

Budget

2.0

Poor

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Locations in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

O.R. Tambo Int Apt

+27 11 573 5000

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2022

There was an unexpected fee of $100 which increased the price of the rental significantly Supposedly it is in the fine print that all rentals have the fee. I will not be booking with Avis or budget in the future.

Tempest Car Hire

2.0

Poor