Car hires in East, Johannesburg

84€19East Keep in mind that the average price to hire a car in East is €48/day, which can change depending on what type of car you hire and what agency you hire it from.

Thrifty (€18/day) is the cheapest car hire company in East as of the past 72 hours, followed by Tempest Car Hire (€22/day), and Firefly (€25/day). Keep in mind that these are the cheapest prices our users have seen recently. Daily hire prices are subject to change based on what neighbourhood in Johannesburg you visit and what type of car you decide to hire.

If you plan on visiting East, consider renting a car from 1First Car Rental, which is the best rental car company in the neighborhood with 33 locations. 1 momondo reviewer gave this rental agency an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 for their reasonable prices and customer service.

27% of momondo users prefer to hire SUV vehicles when visiting East. You can expect daily hire prices for this type of car to be €39 on average. Rates might be different depending on what agency you rent your car from and what neighbourhood you intend to visit. Keep in mind that there are also other types of hire cars available in East if this one doesn’t suit your needs.

Most people tend to hire a car in East for 37 days which costs, on average, €25 per day. If you plan on hiring a car for one week, then you can expect to pay around €233 total. For a quick weekend hire, the total cost tends to average €65. €1,304 is the average cost of a month-long East road trip car hire.

The best time to hire a car in East is in the month of May, when prices are €22/day on average. October is often the most expensive month to hire a car, when average prices are €27/day. However, no matter what month you plan to visit East, it’s recommended that you book your car hire around 7 days out for the best possible price.

Prices for cars in East were last updated today.

As of September 2026, there are 33 operators available to choose from for cars in East.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including East. 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.

When hiring a car in East, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of hire and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are hiring abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual hire company you are booking with.