O.R. Tambo Airport is located approximately 21km from the centre of Johannesburg so hiring a car is a great way to start your holiday and get to know the city quickly.
Book with Zest Car Rental at Johannesburg Airport!
Zest Car Rental provides a fresh and honest approach to hiring a car at Johannesburg Airport. At Zest, we know how important transparency is when booking car rental. Our four-step booking process is simple and hassle-free, with no hidden costs or extras. At Zest, we know when planning your trip, you shouldn’t have to sweat the details and focus on the small print. Instead, you can relax and look forward to your holiday, without getting lost in car rental complications!
We also know that sometimes, plans change. Therefore, we offer free cancellation and amendments up to 48 hours before your rental start as standard. Should you require it, we also offer enhanced cancellation protection for a small fee. This offers you free cancellation right up to the time your rental starts!
Zest Car Rental only works with carefully selected and trusted car rental providers at Johannesburg Airport who care as much about reputation as we do, and always put the customer first. All our providers are monitored closely, and we review customer feedback frequently to ensure you receive the best rental experience possible. Our amazing customer feedback has meant we are ranked ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot. Also, Zest Car Rental are Feefo Platinum Trusted! You can read our Feefo reviews here!
Stay protected with Zest! We offer breakdown assistance at Johannesburg Airport as standard. Should you wish to be fully covered, we can provide you with our industry leading top-up insurance. Our top-up insurance is the top level of cover available provided by us. You’ll receive reimbursement cover against any loss or damage to the vehicle not covered by the standard car hire insurance. To find out what is covered on our top-up insurance, check out our blog! You can rest assured we’ve made things as simple as possible so you can focus on enjoying your holiday and exploring hidden gems!
If you wish to share the driving on holiday, we have negotiated a free additional driver with many of our trusted car rental providers! If your chosen provider does include a free additional driver, this will be clearly labelled on the quote page. Generate a quick and easy quote today!
All rental providers we work with operate a fair fuel policy. This means you either collect the car full of fuel then return it full or return it with the same amount provided upon collection. Hassle-free and straightforward! Learn more about fair fuel policies here!
If you ever have any queries before, during or after your car rental, our friendly customer support team is here to help you. We can even provide you with a quote or make your booking over the telephone! Our U.K. based call centre is open 7 days a week. Wherever you are, Zest are! We operate a 24/7 Customer Support Telephone line for any urgent enquiries during out of office hours.
The great inclusions Zest offers with every rental has led to us being the one and only Which? Recommended Car Hire Broker, an accolade we have earnt every year since 2017! Which? Concluded that Zest Car Rental goes ‘beyond for their customers’ and awarded Zest with a five-star rating for the clarity of the final hire cost. Fresh, Honest and Transparent!
Explore Johannesburg
The flourishing city of Johannesburg forms the heart of South Africa. Whilst the smart new centre is renowned for its buzzing energy, other districts and suburbs each have their own character and personality.
In the cultural district of Newtown you’ll find a wide array of restaurants, theatres, museums, and jazz clubs where the social scene is livelier than ever and the fun never stops.
Once you’re caught up in the friendly atmosphere of Jo’burg it’s difficult to imagine the country’s recent past and the Apartheid conflicts. However, the Apartheid museum is an absolute must see when visiting Johannesburg. Film, text, and audio displays of live accounts provide a moving insight into South Africa’s struggle for democracy and the tensions and inequalities of South Africa’s era of segregation and oppression.
Day Trips From Johannesburg
Visit the Cradle of Humankind, an interesting name to match an interesting natural attraction. Discover the journey of the Earth and humankind from the start to present day and also enjoy a boat trip on an underground lake.
Explore the Burma Lake Flea Market which contains almost 600 stalls, each selling a variety of items and good quality African arts and crafts. There are many other flea markets to choose from too.
Visit the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve approximately 45 minutes from the city which should prove to be a great day out for the whole family. Enjoy a 4x4 adventure or a game drive, or try your hand at abseiling. The park even offers the opportunity to pet lions, tigers, and cheetah cubs!
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