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Campervan and motorhome hire in Johannesburg

Motorhomes, campervans and 4x4 campers from Gauteng

Compare the 10 campervan and motorhome rental companies in Johannesburg to find the best price, and book at the price shown, mandatory fees included.

per day, from (observed prices)
€68
rental partners
10
branches
10
  • 10 partner companies
  • From €68 per day (prices observed in October 2026)
  • Depots a few minutes from O. R. Tambo airport
  • Durban 500 km as the crow flies
  • Pleasant climate from March to November
  • Unlimited mileage in all offers observed

Hiring a campervan in Johannesburg puts you at the road crossroads of southern Africa. The N3 runs down to the cliffs of the Drakensberg and the Indian Ocean, the eastern route leads to Kruger National Park and Eswatini, while the N12 and N14 head for the diamonds of Kimberley and the red sands of the Kalahari. 10 partner companies offer their vehicles here, including Britz, Maui, Bushlore Africa, Bobo Campers, Avis Safari Rental and Africa on Wheels: a six-berth family motorhome, a Toyota 4x4 with rooftop tent or a pick-up fitted out for the bush.

The depots are concentrated on the east side of the city, in Kempton Park, Isando and Benoni, close to O. R. Tambo International Airport.

10 rental partners

Where to pick up your vehicle in Johannesburg?

Asco Rental company category:Standard

Public rating of the rental company: 2.5/5 (1,333 reviews)

Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.

Avis Safari Rental Rental company category:Standard

  • Avis Van & Safari Rental
    23 Diesel Road Cnr Furnace Road, 1600 Isando, Kempton Park
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Bobo Campers Rental company category:Standard

Public rating of the rental company: 3.7/5 (13 reviews)

Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.

Britz Rental company category:Standard

Public rating of the rental company: 3.2/5 (18 reviews)

Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.

  • Britz 4x4 Rentals
    17 Sim Road, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Britz Cars Rental company category:Standard

  • Britz 4x4 Rentals
    17 Sim Road, Pomona, Kempton Park
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Bushlore Africa Rental company category:Premium

Public rating of the rental company: 4.5/5 (133 reviews)

Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.

Bushlore Africa Cars Rental company category:Standard

Public rating of the rental company: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)

Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.

  • Bushlore Africa
    31 Gallagher Avenue, 1682 Midrand
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Caprivi Rental company category:Standard

Maui Rental company category:Premium

Public rating of the rental company: 4.0/5 (499 reviews)

Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.

  • Maui Motorhome Rentals
    17 Sim Road, Pomona, 1619 Kempton Park
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Observed prices

Rental prices observed in Johannesburg

Vehicle Winter July Spring October Summer January Autumn April
Campervan from €102/day median €253/day from €102/day median €249/day from €68/day median €197/day from €142/day median €268/day
Low-profile motorhome from €117/day median €120/day from €163/day median €182/day from €126/day median €130/day —
Large motorhome from €131/day median €131/day from €176/day median €202/day from €134/day median €141/day —
Car and SUV from €106/day median €275/day from €106/day median €270/day from €77/day median €230/day from €213/day median €266/day

Daily prices observed on October 19, 2026 for a 15-day rental: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included, 7 rental companies compared. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €1,623.

Road trip ideas

Road trips from Johannesburg

1 Golden Gate and the Drakensberg mountains 7 to 9 days about 1,100 km
  1. Johannesburg
  2. Harrismith
  3. Golden Gate Highlands
  4. Clarens
  5. Royal Natal
  6. Champagne Valley
  7. Giant's Castle
  8. Johannesburg

Along the N3 to Harrismith, you reach Golden Gate Highlands National Park and its golden sandstone cliffs, then Clarens, an artists' village at the foot of the Maloti. Royal Natal National Park and its Amphitheatre, a basalt wall from which the Tugela Falls plunge, come before the Champagne Valley and Giant's Castle, known for its San rock paintings. The roads are paved: a motorhome travels them without difficulty.

Distance
about 1,100 km
Recommended vehicle
Motorhome or campervan
2 Kruger, Eswatini and Zululand to Durban 10 to 12 days about 1,250 km
  1. Johannesburg
  2. Malelane
  3. Skukuza
  4. Crocodile Bridge
  5. Hlane (Eswatini)
  6. Hluhluwe-iMfolozi
  7. St Lucia
  8. Durban

You enter southern Kruger National Park at Malelane, cross it via Skukuza to Crocodile Bridge, then drive into Eswatini for Hlane reserve. In Zululand, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi is home to white and black rhinos, and iSimangaliso Wetland Park, at St Lucia, combines an estuary full of hippos with Indian Ocean beaches. A one-way trip to Durban, another departure city of our partners, with a border crossing that must be authorised by the rental company.

Distance
about 1,250 km
Recommended vehicle
4x4 camper or motorhome
3 The Cradle of Humankind and the Kalahari road to Upington 6 to 8 days about 1,150 km
  1. Johannesburg
  2. Cradle of Humankind
  3. Potchefstroom
  4. Kimberley
  5. Upington
  6. Augrabies Falls
  7. Upington

North-west of the city, the Sterkfontein Caves and the Maropeng centre, in the UNESCO-listed Cradle of Humankind, tell the story of human origins. The N12 then leads to Kimberley and its Big Hole, a former diamond mine dug by hand, before the long crossing of the Northern Cape to Upington, on the Orange River, and the Augrabies Falls. Upington, a departure city of our partners, lets you finish one way.

Distance
about 1,150 km
Recommended vehicle
4x4 camper
Weather and seasons

When to go in Johannesburg?

Best time

Southern spring and autumn

March to May, September to November
highs 20 to 26 °C, lows 7 to 13 °C

From March to May, then from September to November, the Highveld offers warm, bright days and still mild nights. This is the best time to hike in the Drakensberg or cross the Kalahari without overwhelming heat; summer thunderstorms gradually return in November.

High season

Southern summer, December to February

December to February
highs 25 to 26 °C, lows 15 °C

The rainy season: heat tempered by the altitude, short but violent late-afternoon thunderstorms and very green mountains. South African school holidays in December and January fill campsites and national parks: book your vehicle and pitches well in advance, and drive your stages in the morning.

Winter

Southern winter, June to August

June to August
highs 17 to 21 °C, lows 4 to 7 °C

A dry and very sunny season, with pleasant afternoons but cold nights on the high plateau, where frost is not unusual: bring warm sleeping bags and woollens. The sparse vegetation makes animals easier to spot, which makes winter an excellent safari season.

Climate in Johannesburg, month by month

Most pleasant months: March to November.

Month High Low Rain Sun
Jan 26 °C 15 °C 120 mm 11 h/day
Feb 25 °C 15 °C 118 mm 11 h/day
Mar 24 °C 13 °C 63 mm 11 h/day
Apr 21 °C 10 °C 63 mm 10 h/day
May 20 °C 7 °C 16 mm 10 h/day
Jun 17 °C 4 °C 8 mm 10 h/day
Jul 17 °C 4 °C 4 mm 10 h/day
Aug 21 °C 7 °C 5 mm 11 h/day
Sep 25 °C 10 °C 11 mm 11 h/day
Oct 26 °C 12 °C 43 mm 11 h/day
Nov 25 °C 13 °C 86 mm 11 h/day
Dec 25 °C 15 °C 118 mm 11 h/day

Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).

Practical tips

Everything to know before hitting the road

East-side pick-up, near O. R. Tambo

Britz and Maui share a depot in Pomona, in the Kempton Park area, Avis Safari Rental is in Isando and Bobo Campers in Benoni: all a few minutes from the airport. Bushlore Africa is in Midrand, to the north, on the road to Pretoria. The handover of an equipped 4x4 takes time: come early so you reach your first stop before dark.

The ring road and minibus taxis

Johannesburg is encircled by a ring road made up of the N1, N3 and N12, jammed at rush hour: leave the city mid-morning. Minibus taxis, very numerous, stop without warning to pick up passengers; keep your distance, especially in your first days of driving on the left.

Caution in the city

In Johannesburg's streets, drive with windows up and doors locked, with no bag or phone in sight, especially when stopped at traffic lights. For shopping or a visit, park in the guarded car parks of shopping centres, and do not spend the night in a vehicle parked in town: head for a campsite or a fenced lodge.

Tolls on the N3 to Durban

Towards the Drakensberg and Durban, the N3 has several toll plazas, where you pay in rand by bank card or in cash; the fee depends on the vehicle category. Keep a little cash for petrol stations, where an attendant fills the tank, and for car guards.

What travellers ask

Your questions about a road trip in Johannesburg

Where can I pick up a campervan in Johannesburg?

Our 10 partner companies mostly welcome you around the airport: Britz, for both its motorhomes and its 4x4s, and Maui at 17 Sim Road in Kempton Park, Avis Safari Rental in Isando and Bobo Campers in Benoni. Bushlore Africa, also offering motorhomes and 4x4s, is in Midrand, between Johannesburg and Pretoria, while Africa on Wheels, Asco and Caprivi give the handover location in the booking confirmation.

How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Johannesburg?

Our searches in October 2026, covering 270 offers from 7 companies, found prices from €68 per day, mandatory fees included, for a campervan departing in January. In July or October, campervans started at €102, a low-profile motorhome at €117 and a large motorhome at €131. Run a search with your dates to see bookable prices.

Motorhome or 4x4 camper: which should I choose?

For the Drakensberg and the coast, a motorhome such as the 4 Berth and 6 Berth Motorhome is enough on paved roads. For the Kalahari, Eswatini or park tracks, choose a 4x4: Toyota Bushcamper for two, Hilux or Safari Camping for four, Land Cruiser 79 Bush Villa or Ford Ranger Luxury Safari Camper, more comfortable on corrugated roads.

Can I return the vehicle in Durban or Upington?

Yes, depending on the company and dates: Durban, at the end of the N3, and Upington, on the edge of the Kalahari, are departure cities of our partners, as are Nelspruit and Hoedspruit near Kruger. Enter the return city when searching: any one-way fees are then included in the displayed price.

Can I drive into Eswatini or Lesotho with the vehicle?

Only with written authorisation from the rental company, often for a fee, to be requested when booking and shown at the border post with the vehicle papers. Some companies only allow 4x4s to cross the border. In Lesotho, mountain passes such as Sani Pass are reserved for four-wheel-drive vehicles.

Verified customer reviews

They rented in Johannesburg with CoolDrive Nomad

4.3
818 reviews

Booking for the first time was canceled by the site as the provider had no more availability, and the second proposal is double the price!

Marc-Henri R.
South Africa · Jun 2025
Avis Vérifiés

Super very responsive

J.
South Africa · Mar 2024
Trustpilot

The cool drive service is very good and responsive. The problem is that no one must have gone on site to check the condition of the rental vehicles.

(anonymous)
South Africa · Nov 2023
Avis Vérifiés
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Frequently asked questions

FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Johannesburg

What licence do I need to drive in South Africa?

A national licence in English, with the holder's photo and signature, is generally accepted; otherwise, carry an international driving permit with it. Traffic drives on the left, and the gear lever of a manual gearbox is to the driver's left: several 4x4s observed have an automatic gearbox. The minimum age and years of driving required are in each offer's conditions.

Where can I stay overnight with a motorhome around Johannesburg?

Around the city, the campsites and caravan parks of the Magaliesberg, Hartbeespoort Dam or the Cradle of Humankind offer a quiet first night, often with electricity and a pitch for a braai. Elsewhere, land is private and fenced: wild camping is not an option, and national parks require you to sleep in their camps.

Is mileage unlimited?

All the offers found in our searches in Johannesburg included unlimited mileage, a real advantage for itineraries that often exceed 1,000 km. Conditions still vary by company and length of hire: check them on the chosen offer, especially for a one-way trip to Durban or Upington.

What excess should I expect?

The median excess of the offers observed in Johannesburg is €1,623, an amount you remain liable for in case of damage. On gravel roads, check in the conditions whether the windscreen, tyres and underbody are covered, and consider insurance that reduces the excess.

When should I book a campervan in Johannesburg?

Several months ahead for the South African school holidays in December-January and July, as well as for Easter, when the prices observed in April were among the highest. Equipped 4x4s go first. Also book your nights in the Kruger or Drakensberg camps early, as they are often full.

What do travellers who left from Johannesburg say?

The 21 customers who left from Johannesburg and posted a verified review give an average rating of 4.1 out of 5. They praise the responsiveness of the service, and some stress the importance of inspecting the vehicle carefully at departure: photograph bodywork, tyres and camping equipment before signing the condition report.

About us

Why start a motorhome trip from Johannesburg

Johannesburg is the gateway for most long-haul flights to southern Africa, and its rental depots are a few minutes from the airport: you can land in the morning and sleep somewhere quiet that same evening. From here, every direction opens up: Kruger's wildlife to the east, the Drakensberg peaks to the south-east, the savannah of the Northern Cape and the Kalahari to the west, Eswatini and Zululand towards the Indian Ocean.

With 10 partner companies, the choice ranges from family motorhomes to bush 4x4s, with prices observed from €68 per day in October 2026. Durban, Upington, Nelspruit and Hoedspruit, other departure cities of our partners, make one-way trips across the country possible. And the dry, sunny Highveld climate makes travel pleasant from March to November.

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