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First car hire at a glance

Most popular carMini
Average price$39 per day
Cheapest price$30 per day
Cities to rent in55
To give you an idea of how much renting a car with First could cost, we've pulled prices from the most popular city to rent a car in with First which is Johannesburg.

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Choose from a whole host of different cars to suit you.

Compact

4-5 doors
43
From
$30
per day

Mini

4-5 doors
41
From
$30
per day

Economy

4-5 doors
42
From
$30
per day

Intermediate

Crossover
54
From
$52
per day

Fullsize

Pickup
54
From
$119
per day

Premium

4-5 doors
52
From
$169
per day

Compact

4-5 doors
43
From
$30
per day

Mini

4-5 doors
41
From
$30
per day

Economy

4-5 doors
42
From
$30
per day

Intermediate

Crossover
54
From
$52
per day

Fullsize

Pickup
54
From
$119
per day

Premium

4-5 doors
52
From
$169
per day
To give you an idea of how much renting a car with First could cost, we've pulled prices from the most popular city to rent a car in with First which is Johannesburg. These are the lowest Johannesburg car hire prices we found over the next 30 days and are subject to change.

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First car hire: FAQs

The cost of renting a car with First will change depending on where in the world you want to go. To give you an idea of how much it could cost, we've looked at prices for renting a car in Johannesburg which is where lots of travellers hire a car with First.

The average cost of renting a car there is $39 per day, and the cheapest price we found is $30 per day. If you're looking to rent a car for around one week, the average cost we've found is $175. The cheapest price we found for one week is $155.
You could rent a Compact, Economy, Fullsize or Intermediate vehicle. The types of car you can rent with First will change depending on availability, and where in the world you want to go.
The age to rent a car will change depending on where in the world you want to go. In most countries you need to be at least 21 years old and a lot of car rental companies will charge extra if you're under 25 years old.
The documents you need to rent a car could change depending on where in the world you want to visit. In most cases you'll need a valid driving licence, photo ID and a credit card. You can check with First when you book.
The cost of renting a car with First will change depending on where in the world you want to go. To give you an idea of how much it could cost, we've looked at prices for renting a car in Johannesburg which is where lots of travellers hire a car with First.

The average cost of renting a car there is $39 per day, and the cheapest price we found was $30 per day.
Yes, you can rent a car with First for a month, but it all depends on availability. Simply put in your dates and destination to see what deals are out there, and whether First has a car available for a month's rental.
This all depends on the level of car rental insurance you pick when you hire a car with First. When you do a search for car rental deals with us, you'll be able to see the different levels of insurance you get with each deal clearly. So do your car hire search today and take a look at the levels of cover you could get.
Yes, First often offer car rental with unlimited mileage. But this will depend on the deal you go for when you search for car hire with us. To find a deal without a cap on the miles you make, simply start your car hire search and filter to only show offers with unlimited mileage under 'policies'.
The First cancellation policy will depend on the deal you pick when you book. When you search for car rental with us, simply filter by 'free cancellation' to bag a deal with complete flexibility should your plans change.
Yes – First usually have vans available at their pick-up points.
The deposit you pay can depend on the type of car you choose, so make sure you check this before you book. You can usually find this information when you’re redirected to the First booking site.
Most major car hire companies accept debit cards, but you might need to show extra documents, pay a larger deposit, or have your credit checked. It’s a good idea to read the First policy before you book to make sure they’ll accept your payment.

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How to find First car hire deals

Looking for car hire with First? Whether you're looking to hire a small car, people carrier, SUV, van or anything in-between, Skyscanner compares thousands of car rental deals and van hire offers to help find your perfect deal.

Simply hit search. We've compared cheap car hire deals from First so you can book your car or van in seconds. We never add commission, so you'll always get the best price.

Search for car hire with First on the move. To get the best car rental booking experience on the go, download our app and search for cheap car hire deals when out and about.

Compare fuel policies. To save money on topping up the tank as you take off, look out for First deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy.

Book one way car hire. If you're looking for a one-way car hire deal with First, check 'return car to a different location' when searching to see the best deals.

Hire a car for a whole month. Looking for long term car hire? See if monthly car rental with First is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Book the best First car hire deals with peace of mind

Choose unlimited mileage with First if you're looking for freedom to explore. Many providers include this as standard depending on the length of hire, simply check the 'unlimited mileage' box when you have searched your dates to see results with this extra included.

Consider the cancellation policy. We clearly highlight car and van hire options with First that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Reduce your carbon footprint by selecting a greener car hire option. To check the availability of any hybrid or electric cars with First, there is a greener choices checkbox available in the Skyscanner search function.

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