Best Cars for Long Distance: Europcar

Best Option: Group V – Toyota Verso or Similar
This car has loads of luggage room, aircon, power steering, airbags, CD/radio and plenty of legroom. Both rental options below includes 200km free mileage per day.

Rental price on Classic Cover: R 601 per day with an excess of R6500. Rental price on Classic Plus Super Cover: R722 per day with no excess payable. Book this car with Europcar.

Budget Option: Group B – Toyota Corolla or Similar.
Although it has less luggage space than the group V option, it still has all the comforts for driving long distances.

Rental price on Classic Cover: R291 per day with an excess of R5000. Rental price on Classic Plus Super Cover: R344 per day with no excess payable. Book this car with Europcar.


Best Cars for Long Distance: Avis

Best option: Group K – Nissan X Trail or Similar.
The Nissan X Trail has loads of luggage and legroom, aircon, driver and passenger airbags and car cassette. According to Avis, this is the best car to hire for complete comfort. Unlimited milage.

Rental price including a collision damage waiver: R615 per day. Book this car online with Avis Car hire.

Budget Option: Group C - VW Polo
The Volkswagen Polo is the cheapest option, whilst still giving drivers and passengers comfort while on the road for long distance. This rental car includes aircon, power steering, car radio and airbag, but has less luggage space than the Nissan X Trail.

Rental price including collision damage waiver: R366 per day.Book this car online with Avis Car hire.


Best Cars for Long Distance: AroundAboutCars

Best option: Group B – Nissan Almera or Similar.
AroundAboutCars recommends the Nissan Almera for total comfort when traveling long distances. This car has CD/Radio, power steering, aircon, airbags and central locking.

Rental price on Standard Cover: R338 per day with an excess of R5500.Rental price on Super Cover: R374 per day with no excess payable. Enquire online about this car hire.

Budget Option: Group AS – Ford Fiesta or Similar
The Ford Fiesta includes CD/Radio, power steering and aircon. Although not as big or spacious as the Nissan Almera, it is the perfect reliable car for long distance traveling if you have a tight budget.

Rental cost on Standard Cover: R256 per day with an excess of R5500 per day. Rental cost on Super Cover: R283 per day with no excess payable. Enquire online about this car hire.


Best Cars: Tempest Sixt Car Hire

Best Option: Group D – Toyota Corolla or Similar
The Toyota Corolla is a comfortable long distance ride with loads of luggage and leg space. The Corolla includes airbags, aircon, Radio/CD and power steering.

Rental price on Standard Theft and Collision Cover: R361 per day with an excess of R4500. Book this car online with Sixt.
Rental price on Super Theft and Collision Cover: R437 per day with no excess to pay.Book this car online with Sixt.

Budget Option: Group A – Kia Picanto or Similar
This is definitely not the most spacious car for long distance traveling, but if your budget is tight and you don’t have that much luggage to take with you, the Kia Picanto is perfect.

Rental on Standard Theft and Collision Cover: R219 per day with an excess of R4500. Rental on Super Theft and Collision Cover: R256 per day with no excess to pay - Book this car online with Sixt.

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