First Car Rental Sandton

Sandton is home to one of Africa’s most iconic shopping centres and forms part of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan. There are many things to do and see in the city and beyond.

Whether it be a family visit, travel or work that you’re heading to Sandton for, one thing you can be sure of is you’ll never run out of things to do and see. However, one thing you cannot be sure of is that you’ll always be able to find reliable public transport.

We highly recommend First Car Rental, a proudly South African car rental company for over 18 years. An excellent option for someone looking for a reliable yet cheap car rental in Sandton.

When opting for a car rental in Johannesburg, you can rest assured you’ll never be late, miss a booking, or end up stranded without a lift.

 

 

Why Should You Use First Car Rental Services?

First Car Rental currently has 7,500 vehicles on the road in South Africa and 51 car rental locations across the country, including ones near all of the country’s major airports. So you can be sure that these guys have the experience and quality you are looking for.

 

Quality & Variety of Rental Vehicles

First Car Rental has become one of the top 4 car rental companies in South Africa and a true success story, ensuring that you always get the best service, quality, and variety of vehicles.

It comprises a car hire fleet with an extensive range of well-maintained vehicles, ranging from simple models with no bells or whistles to top-of-the-range luxury hire options.

 

Customer Road Support

If you land in an unforeseen situation, you can call First Car Rental immediately on their Emergency Roadside Assistance toll-free number (0860 888 911), and help will arrive. Whether it’s a flat tire, battery jump-start, vehicle lockout service, emergency fuel delivery, winching service, or even a towing service – First Car Hire will look after you in an emergency.

 

Convenient Travel Flexibility

First Car Rental’s Sandton cars are the perfect way to explore Sandton and beyond. You won’t have the nagging stress of trying to organise daily busses, trains or more expensive yet – Ubers.

With you throughout your travels, you’ll be able to rely on your chosen car daily.

 

Requirements for Sandton Car Rental

Whenever you’re hiring a car in South Africa, you’ll need to bring along some essential documents and items:

• A valid SA driver’s licence card (or a valid international driver’s licence)
• Credit Card
• ID/Passport

You will also need to be 23 years or older to be able to rent a car.

 

First Car Rental Sandton Locations

Dotted across Johannesburg, there are five First Car Rental branches. However, Sandton Car Rental only has one location, and it’s effortless to find.

Address: 348 Jan Smuts Ave, Johannesburg.

Hours:

Monday to Friday – 07:00–18:00

Saturday to Sunday – 08:00–13:00

 

First Car Rental Sandton Prices

The cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how many days you need it, and the time of year. In Johannesburg, the summer months of December to January coincide with the busiest season for school vacations, so you should anticipate a modest price hike at this time.

First Car Rental relative prices:

• Small: Suzuki S-Presso 3-day hire: ≈ R3,122
• Medium: Toyota Etios 3-day hire: ≈ R3,527
• Large: Honda Ballade 3-day hire: ≈ R5,941
• Premium: Nissan Qashqai 3-day hire: ≈ R9,424
• SUV: Citroen C5 AirCross 3-day hire: ≈ R13,008

Note: you can also expect to pay a contract administration fee of R105.00 when hiring any car.

 

Additional Add-on Features of First Car Rentals Sandton

• Additional driver options: a cost of R450 per rental.
• Tyre damage cover: R25 per day.
• Windscreen damage cover: R25 per day.
• Baby or child seat: R500 per rental.
• Trailer: Quote provided on request.
• GPS: R120 per day.
• Fire extinguisher: R450 per item.

 

First Car Fleets: List of Car Hire Sandton Options

At First Car Rental Santon, you may request a specific vehicle make and model upon reservation, and they will do their best to try and assist you in that request.

 

Budget-Friendly Car Hire Options:

• Group A (manual): Suzuki Celerio, Renault Kwid, Suzuki S-Presso, and the Datsun Go.
• Group B (manual): Suzuki Dzire, Ford Figo AMB, Toyota Etios, Kia Picanto, Suzuki Swift VW UP!, and Nissan Micra.
• Group C (manual): Nissan Almera, Ford Figo, Toyota Quest, Suzuki Ciaz GL Man.
• Group R (manual): Honda Amaze Comfort, VW Polo 1.4 Trend, Renault Clio Expression Suzuki Baleno, and Toyota Starlet XI.

Executive Car Hire Options:

• Group E (automatic): Suzuki Ciaz GLX AT, Suzuki Ciaz GL AT, Toyota Quest CVT, Toyota Quest Auto, and the Honda Ballade.
• Group G (automatic): Mercedes A-200, BMW F30, Mercedes C-Class Edition C, BMW 218l, and the Mercedes C180 Classic.
• Group K (automatic): Subaru Forester, Citroen C5 Aircross, and Nissan X-Trail Xtronic CVT SE.
• Group L (automatic): Land Rover Discovery Sport and the Volvo XC60 D.
• Group U (manual): Ford EcoSport, Haval H2 City, and Honda BR-V.
• Group Z (automatic): Citroen C3 Aircross, Mazda 3 Individual, Honda Ballade Comfort, and VW Polo Sedan Auto.

Family-Friendly Passenger Van Hire

• Group I (manual): Suzuki Ertiga.
• Group YE (manual): Toyota Quantum GL11S DF.
• Group QA (automatic): VW Kombi TDI DSG.

 

How to Rent a Car Sandton

With First Car Rental, renting a car has never been easier. Whether you prefer going in and doing everything in person or getting things sorted online, there are options to suit everyone.

1. Online Booking: Head to the First Car Rental website, select ‘book a car’, and fill in the pickup and dropoff dates and location – you’ll get a quote and be able to accept the booking in no time.
2. Visit a branch: First Car Rental provides easy access to car hire by situating branches in every province and major city. Head to the First Car Rental Sandton branch to book a car in person.
3. First Car Hire app: Use the app to book and manage your car rental from anywhere, anytime. Find the easy-to-use First Car Hire app, available on Android and Apple.

Note: Check out this guide on common mistakes when hiring a car for tips on what to avoid.

 

First Car Rental – Other Branches:

• First car rental Cape Town
• First car rental Durban
• First car rental Port Elizabeth

 

Top Tips for Hiring a Car in Sandton

• International drivers should check out the South African road safety page before embarking on their trip.
• If you decide to rent a car but come from a country that drives on the right side, be aware that South Africa goes on the left.
• As of July 2015, the E-Toll system currently operates in the Gauteng area. Open Road Tolling (ORT), a multi-lane free flow electronic tolling system, is used by e-toll gantries to collect tolls without requiring vehicles to stop or slow down. A toll will be deducted from your registered e-toll account associated with the vehicle identifier.
• If you want to save money, opt out of the additional GPS—Google maps on your phone will work just fine.
• If you’re planning on hiring a car for safari purposes, consider a slightly bigger car (does not need to be 4X4), as the extra height can sometimes help with game viewing, especially when vegetation is very lush.
• Make sure to book your car early, especially in the busy months of December to February.
• Remember to fill the tank of petrol to avoid unnecessary admin fees.