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You can specify required rental date and time, vehicle category, pick-up/return location criteria in the white form above. In case your return location is different from the pick-up location, check the box 'Different Drop Off Location?'.

The preset location address: Johannesburg International Airport, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa, area 'Johannesburg - Tambo Airport'.

Alteration of the current rental location can be performed in three ways:
-by entering your desired destination in the 'Pick-up' field;
-by following the links to location pages shown below;
-by using the Johannesburg interactive map on the left.

Car hire in Johannesburg - Tambo Airport
Search for deals. Rental companies in 'Johannesburg - Tambo Airport' frequently provide great offers. You can monitor the search results for best deals in Johannesburg for several days. Another way to reduce a rental price is to book a car few months in advance. Finally, car offers with day-time pick-up and drop-off are much cheaper than night rentals.

Reservation. While completing the booking form, verify the correctness of your personal data, to avoid confusions at the rental desk in 'Johannesburg - Tambo Airport'. At the same time, pay attention to the rental conditions. Each vehicle in South Africa is provided with its own rental conditions, available by the link below the car photo.

Pick up. Be in time for the car pick-up. If you are too late, without notifying the office in 'Johannesburg - Tambo Airport', an officer may release your vehicle to another client. In case of a delay, we recommend making a call to the desk in Johannesburg a few hours before the pick-up time. The number of the desk is given in your voucher.

Rental location. Recently, rental parking areas in South Africa have been moved away from airport terminals. For such situations, rental offices in 'Johannesburg - Tambo Airport' are obliged to provide a shuttle bus from the terminal to the rental area.

Payment. Rental payments in 'Johannesburg - Tambo Airport' are made exclusively by credit cards. Cash, debit cards and Internet cards are not accepted. Prior to pick-up in Johannesburg, make sure that your credit card account has sufficient funds for an insurance deposit.

We wish you great holidays in South Africa and fantastic discoveries in Johannesburg!

Rental FAQ

OrangeSmile.com in cooperation with CarTrawler offers a 'hire-it-yourself' car rental service for most of the locations in South Africa. Simply select your desired vehicle type and rental period in the left orange form, and we will find and provide you the all available offers in Johannesburg at best prices. Instant confirmation, absence of any service charges and fees, as well as a quick customer support are the additional advantages of our service.
Typical models of OrangeSmile.com vehicles in Johannesburg
Mini & economy hatchback: Renault Modus, Suzuki Swift and Toyota Yaris
Compact & intermediate sedan: Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Sonata and Chevrolet Aveo
Full-size saloon & station wagon: Renault Scenic, Nissan Maxima and Toyota Camry
Premium & luxury limousine: Mercedes E Class, Mercedes C Class and Honda Legend
Minivan & minibus, 7-15 pax: Citroen Jumper 8 seater, Peugeot Partner and VW Kombi 8 Seater
SUV, crossover & off-road vehicle: Nissan Pathfinder 4WD, Toyota Landcruiser and Daihatsu Terios
Cabriolet, roadster & convertible: Renault Megane Cabriolet, Peugeot 206 Cabriolet and Jeep Wrangler
Rental locations near Johannesburg
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  » Boksburg - 19.8 km
  » Lenasia - 22.5 km
  » Midrand - 29.1 km
  » Benoni - 29.6 km
  » Gauteng - 30.3 km
  » Brakpan - 32.8 km
  » Centurion - 43.5 km
Johannesburg - Tambo Airport and car rental services

Airport location, terminals and transportation

O. R. Tambo International Airport is located in the Republic of South Africa, in the Johannesburg area, in the city of Kempton Park. The airport comprises 2 runways. Its passenger traffic is rather high and amounts to 21 million people per year. It is considered the main air terminal for international and domestic flights in the Southern African region. The airport handles international flights to all the continents. It was put into operation in 1952. There are six terminals at the airport, but these can be broken down into three major areas: Central (A3), International (A1, A2) and Domestic (B4, B5).

At the airport, passengers can travel by Gautrain (rapid rail system) to nearby cities, business districts and tourist areas. The Central Terminal houses the Gautrain station. Besides, the R24 and R21 highways go through the airport. A few bus city lines, operated by Metrobus and Putco, pass through the airport several times a day. Moreover, there are private bus lines operating express buses to the Central Business District of Johannesburg, as well as to other locations.

Rental offices, how to find them, where to return car

Rental car pick-up locations (of such companies as Europcar, Budget Rent a Car, South Africa Car Hire, IP Cars Rental, and Tipoa) are positioned in parking lot P2. When concluding a car rental agreement, another car return location may be specified. Such conditions are provided by the major car rental firms. When picking up the leased car, you will be required to present a valid driver's license in English or an international one with a photo and the driver's signature as well as a credit card. If necessary, the car comes with additional equipment such as baby seats, navigation, and so on for an extra charge. Fuel policy (whether you should return a car with a full or empty tank) depends on the car rental company.

There is the number of rules which must be followed. Firstly, it is forbidden to talk on a cell phone while driving. Secondly, wearing a seat belt is mandatory. Lastly, it is recommended to tip security guards in the car parks and parkades.

Long-term and short-term parking, hotels nearby

The multi-storey parkade is placed opposite the Central Terminal. The airport comprises 9 parking zones. O. R. Tambo International Airport offers several parking options, which include short-term parking, long-term parking as well as pick up and drop off parking. It is desirable to book parking spaces beforehand. In this way you will be able to keep down their cost. Off site, long stay parking P9 is serviced by a free shuttle service. Valet parking services are also available. Besides, all the parking areas are security patrolled and under video surveillance.

A few hotels host visitors in the territory of the airport. These are the Intercontinental, the Southern Sun, and the Holiday Inn. In addition, such hotels as the Airport City Lodge, the Kempton Park, the Garden Court, and the Protea are nestled in the vicinity of the territory of the airport.
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Rental hints
To avoid any kind of misunderstanding during your vehicle pick-up in South Africa, please read the rental conditions prior to making a reservation (a link to the terms and conditions is located just above the 'Book' button).
If a damage has been caused during your rental period in South Africa, examine the vehicle together with the rental officer. Make sure that all the damages are correctly specified with all the details, and the corresponding papers are given to you. Take pictures of the damage for further communication.
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