Car rentals in North West, Johannesburg

Based on our data, the cost to rent a car in North West is $32 per day on average. However, you might be able to find rental car deals as low as $12 per day which is a 89% difference from the highest price per day at $104.

At the moment, North West’s cheapest rental car company is Firefly, where users have found prices for as low as $12/day. You may also consider renting from Hertz or Thrifty which are also some of the cheapest rental companies in the neighborhood. Users have recently found prices at Hertz for $13/day and $19/day from Thrifty.

With an average review score of 10.0/10 from 2 reviewers, Europcar is rated the best car rental company in North West by our users.

The most popular type of cars to rent in North West are Mini cars. This type of car costs $15 per day on average. 29% of users prefer to rent Mini cars in North West due to price, availability, and their planned activities.

East has the cheapest car rentals in Johannesburg. Our users found that Firefly offers the cheapest rental car deals in the city at $12/day on average. Melville is the next cheapest neighborhood for car rentals. Here you can find average daily rental prices from Enterprise Rent-A-Car for $61/day.

The majority of momondo users will rent a car in North West for 16 days at an average cost of $27 per day. Renting for 1 week will cost a total of $283, while renting for just the weekend will cost $95 in total. You can also rent a car for a month or longer if need be - according to our data, renting a car for a month in North West costs, on average, $2,108 total.

The best time to rent a car in North West is in the month of May, when prices are $20/day on average. October is often the most expensive month to rent a car when average prices are $38/day. However, no matter what month you plan to visit North West, it’s recommended that you book your rental around 54 days out for the best possible price.

Prices for cars in North West refresh daily.

There are 11 operators available for cars in North West as of August 2026.

Among different countries, including North West, the minimum age for drivers varies. 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 imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.

All drivers must have a valid full driving license when renting a car in North West. If the license is written in a different language from the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual rental company you're booking with.