In South Africa, one has to be beware that one has to drive on the left side of the road and a driver's license is needed, prefferably an international driver's license.
A valid (international) driver's license and a credit card is crucial in order to rent cars. The wearing of seat belts is compulsory in South Africa and strictly enforced by South African law.
South Africa has strict drinking and driving laws, with a maximum allowable alcohol blood content of 0.05% (one to one and a half glass of wine).
The speed limit in South Africa on highways is 120kmph, 100kmph on smaller roads and between 60 and 80kmph in towns.
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More information on renting campers, luxury cars, or
four wheel drive hire in South Africa.
Car hire in South Africa is simple to organize, as there are quite a few good car rental companies, operating either locally - for example in the Western Cape only - or/and nation wide.
The Car hire companies range from larger and international ones that are more expensive, like
Avis car hire and Hertz Car Rental, and less known companies.
CapeTownMagazine.com offers cheap
car hire specials with local Car hire companies if you are looking for best price options and a little less service.
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Before renting a car, think about the following:
- Do you want to pick up the car at the airport or do you want the car to be dropped off at your accommodation?
- Will you return the car yourself or do you want to company to pick it up?
- Will you leave the car at the airport?
- Do you need unlimited mileage, for instance because you are nation wide road trip across the country?
- Will you be driving in South Africa only or will you for instance go to Namibia or other neighboring countries?
- Planning to do some off-road driving?
- Do you want to rent a car or a camper?
- Do you want to pick up the car in one city and drop it off in another?
Molo says: "For more information
on travelling by car, camper or 4x4 in South
Africa, see our 4x4 and Camper Specials for 4x4 rentals,
4x4 self drives and Camper Hire in South Africa. We work from Cape Town, so we can
arrange the best prices, specially for you".
The main reason is that our customers receive great rates, great service and great cars. Whether you book a Toyota Tazz, a camper, a Nissan X-trail, a Mercedes or a 4x4 Double Cab: you will be satisfied.
Renting a Car is difficult; What are the differences comparing prices on Car hire in South Africa. It's not clear. So you go for the Cheapest Car Hire company. Or the International Car hire company.
The Car hire companies range from larger and international ones that are more expensive, like Avis car hire and Hertz Car Rental, and less known companies such as Sixt Carhire, Tempest, Europcar or Around about Carhire.
We have a different approach to car hire. Let us provide you with information on the different Car rental companies in South Africa, and information on why the one is more expensive, or looks more expensive. Then you make a balanced choice .
CapeTownMagazine.com offers cheap car hire specials with local Car hire companies if you are looking for best price options and a little less service.
In short, here are some of the advantages of renting a car through CapeTownMagazine.com.
- We do not charge bookings fees
- We take the time to help you finding the right car hire company and the perfect car.
- We provide sharp rates
- We work together with the best car rental companies in South Africa
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The most booked rental cars in South Africa, from budget to 'less budget': - Citi Golf (also known as Golf 1); The true budget car for Cape Town area only
- Toyota Tazz / Ford Ikon / Mazda Midge; Excellent value for excellent price
- Nissan Almera or Toyota Corolla; Great value and comfort
- Golf; The best car for long distances
- Toyota Condor; Perfect for groups and families
- 4x4's and Campers; The best way to explore South Africa
- Mercedes; For a comfortable, luxurious trip through South Africa
- Cobra; A unique open-air experience
- Porsche Boxter; A real treat for all the known reasons
Affordable Car Rental in Cape Town or any other location in South Africa.
Feel free to ask us to assist you in making your choice. Tell us what you want and need, and send us a
Quick Quote or an email. Please include your preference for insurance (full or partial cover), arrival and departure dates.
Explore and cross South Africa by camper, 2- berth single cab or 4-berth double cab 4x4. More an more people find Camper Hire or 4WD hire (with roof top tent) the best way to explore South Africa's natural beauty.
We offer a full range of vehicles to choose from: campers, single or double cab 4x4, off-road campers with a roof-top tent.
Our specials on camper hire in South Africa include cross-border options from South Africa to Namibia and/or Botswana:
Molo says: "For more information on traveling by car, camper or 4x4 in South Africa see our 4x4 and Camper Specials for 4x4 rentals, 4x4 self drives and Camper Hire in South Africa. We work from Cape Town, so we can arrange the best prices, specially for you".Subscribe to our free newsletter for great stories and ideas, or mail us your dates to receive a quote, we have monthly specials.
