Car Rental South Africa

Renting a car in South Africa is commonplace for many tourists and visitors. The public transport system is not up to the standards of the many of the first world countries from whence they come, this means that a car is a necessity for mobility. Safety is also another huge concern, and here again renting a car becomes the preferred option. With the strong exchange rate of many first world countries, the safety and convenience of renting a car come at a very cost effective rate.

So, how does one go about renting a car in South Africa? Below are some tips on how to proceed.

Are you of eligible age to rent a car?

Different car rental companies in South Africa require different age criteria to be met in order to be eligible to rent a car. The eligible age for renting can vary from 21-25 depending on the specific company. Some companies will also allow drivers younger than the specified age to rent a car at an inflated rate.
There is also a stipulation that your valid drivers license must have been held for a certain time period. This can also vary from 1-2 years.

Car rental drivers must have a valid Credit Card

A credit card is necessary to protect the Car rental company in the event of loss or damage to their vehicle. Rental companies will hold a deposit on the credit card which is refunded after the car is safely returned.

Which car rental companies operate in South Africa

Some of the most popular car rental companies operating in South Africa are listed below in alphabetical order:

Avis Rent a Car

Budget Rent a Car

Europecar

Hertz car rental

Where can I collect and drop off my car?

Almost all of the car rental companies have branches at the major airports in South Africa. This is to ensure that acquisition or returning of your rental car is quick and easy when travelling by air. Most leading brands also have various branches in the major cities and towns around the country for your convenience. Most companies also offer a one way car rental, whereby a vehicle may be picked up at one branch, but dropped off at another. This is usually more expensive, but can be extremely convenient and timesaving.

Please note, this section on renting a car in South Africa is purely informative, we will continue to grow this section to further aid you in renting, we are in no way affiliated to the car rental companies discussed

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