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Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa with a population of over 3.8 million. It has one of the world’s largest economies and is a major centre for the diamond and gold markets. The Witwatersrand Gold Rush of the late 18th century was in fact, the leading factor in the formation of Johannesburg.

An Australian gold miner by the name of George Harrison was the first to discover gold in 1886, but as legend has it he foolishly sold his claim for ten pounds before considerable amounts of gold was discovered on the land. Johannesburg sprung up soon after and within ten years it had surpassed Cape Town as the region’s largest city.

Johannesburg has a rich history to explore, so be sure to make the most of your visit with a discount car hire from Auto Europe. Auto Europe offers Johannesburg rental car pick up locations and a large car hire fleet for you to choose from.

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Visitors to Johannesburg should be sure to take a drive 50 kilometres north to visit the fascinating Maropeng Centre. Known as the “cradle of humankind,” the site is an extensive network of limestone caverns, including the Sterkfontein Caves, where the remains of a 2.3 million year old humanoid were discovered in 1947.

The visitor’s centre houses many captivating exhibits, and a number of striking pre-historic fossils that chronicle the early age of humankind. The Maropeng Centre itself is quite an architectural marvel; from one side it resembles a futuristic plaza, and from the other a grass burial mound.

Auto Europe can provide a car hire to meet all your transportation needs for Johannesburg and the surrounding areas. And since Auto Europe has the guaranteed lowest prices on Johannesburg car rentals, you’ll know you won’t be paying more than you have to.

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While in Johannesburg, take time to visit its famed zoo. The Johannesburg Zoo was founded in 1904, and is considered one of the largest in Africa, housing over three thousand different species of animals. The zoo’s collection of big cats is particularly impressive.

Among these are the White Lion, an extraordinarily rare variety of the Kruger Lion. Extinct in the wild, the zoo has proven to be quite successful in breeding the animals. It has been among the few to successfully breed the Siberian Tiger. A prolific 320 kilogram male by the name “Twist,” is said to be the father of all of the tigers found in the country.

With our excellent customer service and dependable car hires, Auto Europe is an easy choice for all of your Johannesburg transportation needs. You can book a car hire in Johannesburg online, or review our Johannesburg car rental FAQ. For more information about Auto Europe car hire and our discount prices, please use our online form to contact us.