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Car Hire in South Africa

General Information about South Africa

South Africa is situated on the southern part of the African continent, and borders with Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Lesotho, Zimbabwe and Swaziland, though is flanked by Atlantic Ocean on the west and the Indian Ocean on the east, which gives the country its range of biodiversity. It is full of sunny deserts, lofty mountains and beautiful coastlines which are washed by the Atlantic and Indian oceans. Cape Town is one of the most picturesque cities worldwide. With a car hire you may explore the country towns, lagoons and forests along with the pretty Garden Route. The Wild Coast has a rocky coastline, which has isolated beaches and traditional villages, and the resorts along the KwaZulu-Natal coast offer lots of seaside fun. South Africa can be visited comfortably any time, due to the nice climate, comparing to the others Africal countries. In winter the visitor could enjoy wildlife-watching. It lasts from June to September and is cooler and drier. Summer brings rain, mists and hot days.

South Africa is the best destination for safari as is home to African elephants, penguins and flamingos, lions, leopards, rhinos, white sharks and more animals and birds that amaze visitors. There are 19 national parks with highly professional guides and about 200 private reserves, with Kruger National Park and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park being the largest.

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The best way to discover South Africa is with a car hire where you could visit all the places with the incredible diversity like: The Western Cape / Cape Town, one of South Africa's best tourism destinations. Johannesburg which is the smallest of South Africa’s 9 provinces but is the commercial and financial center of the country and of southern Africa. It is a cosmopolitan mix of people. Visit  Johannesburg that is the smallest of South Africa’s nine provinces but is the commercial and industrial powerhouse of the country and of southern Africa. 


Find more information about other destinations in South Africa: Port Elizabeth, Cape town and others.

Enjoy your Car Hire in South Africa

There are more places to visit with your hired car. Kruger National Park is known for its wildlife and is one of Africa's most known places to track down many animals and birds. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is beautiful landscaped, located on the lower slopes of Table Mountain and is dedicated to indigenous plants and flowers, particularly those unique to the Cape. Mpumalanga is one of South Africa's top tourist destinations. It is known as "Paradise Country", with wonderful beauty. At the top of the scenic Blyde River Canyon in the northern Drakensberg, just to the west of Kruger, there are waterfalls, plunging cliffs, dramatic mountains and fine views of the Lowveld. Durban in South Africa is also worth visiting with your hired car.

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Average: 9/10

30-03-2025

The service from the rental company was excellent...the driver was on time _ the exchange was fast _ efficient...the car was better than we expected...will highly recommend this car hire agency...

30-03-2025

Great service all round

27-03-2025

Lovely experience_ got my Invoice and no hidden costs. I love an honest company.

19-03-2025

An amazing experience

18-03-2025

Did everything we wanted

09-03-2025

Excellent service

JA06 SUV 7 seater - Automatic

Dodge Journey or similar

Dodge Journey
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5

BA1 Economy - Manual

Renault Clio or similar

Renault Clio
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1
  • 5

P01 Pickup 2WD DCab - Manual

Nissan Navara or similar

Nissan Navara
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4

MA01 Minibus 7 seater - Automatic

Toyota Proace Verso or similar

Toyota Proace Verso
  • 7
  • 1
  • 2
  • 5

JA01 SUV - Automatic

VW T-Cross or similar

VW T-Cross
  • 5
  • 1
  • 2
  • 5

F01 Economy - Automatic

Toyota Aygo or similar

Toyota Aygo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 1
  • 5

P0L Pickup 4WD - Manual

Toyota Hilux or similar

Toyota Hilux
  • 2
  • 2

MA1 Minibus 7 seater - Automatic

Toyota Avanza or similar

Toyota Avanza
  • 7
  • 1
  • 1
  • 5

B Economy - Manual

Peugeot 208 or similar

Peugeot 208
  • 5
  • 1
  • 2
  • 5

P0 Pickup - Manual

Nissan NP200 or similar

Nissan NP200
  • 2
  • 2
  • 2
  • 2

J1 SUV - Manual

Daihatsu Terios or similar

Daihatsu Terios
  • 5
  • 1
  • 2
  • 5

MA3D Minibus 9 seater Diesel - Automatic

Hyundai Staria or similar

Hyundai Staria
  • 9
  • 2
  • 1
  • 5

JA02 SUV - Automatic

Hyundai Venue or similar

Hyundai Venue
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1
  • 5

F1+ Intermediate - Automatic

Ford Focus or similar

Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1
  • 4 / 5

JA3 SUV - Automatic

Toyota Rav4 or similar

Toyota Rav4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • 5

JA04 SUV - Automatic

Mercedes GLC or similar

Mercedes GLC
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1
  • 5

M2 Minibus 9 seater - Manual

Toyota Quantum or similar

Toyota Quantum
  • 9
  • 2
  • 1
  • 5

B1 Economy - Manual

Renault Clio or similar

Renault Clio
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1
  • 5

JA5 SUV Diesel - Automatic

Toyota Prado or similar

Toyota Prado
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • 5

M+ Minibus 7 seater - Manual

Honda Mobilio or similar

Honda Mobilio
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5

FL Compact - Automatic

Mercedes A-Class or similar

Mercedes A-Class
  • 5
  • 1
  • 2
  • 5

MA3 Minibus 9 seater - Automatic

Toyota Quantum or similar

Toyota Quantum
  • 9
  • 2
  • 1
  • 5

JA6 SUV 7 seater - Automatic

Dodge Journey or similar

Dodge Journey
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5

M01 Minibus 7 seater - Manual

Toyota Proace Verso or similar

Toyota Proace Verso
  • 7
  • 1
  • 2
  • 5

F02 Economy - Automatic

VW Polo or similar

VW Polo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1
  • 5

F0 Economy - Automatic

Hyndai Atos or similar

Hyndai Atos
  • 4
  • 1
  • 1
  • 3 / 5

M3 Minibus 10 seater - Manual

Toyota Quantum or similar

Toyota Quantum
  • 10
  • 1
  • 1
  • 5

PA1D Pickup 4WD DCab Diesel - Automatic

Ford Ranger or similar

Ford Ranger
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4

JA07 SUV 7 seater - Automatic

Dodge Journey or similar

Dodge Journey
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5

JA6L SUV 4WD 7 seater - Automatic

Nissan X-Trail or similar

Nissan X-Trail
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5

F Economy - Automatic

Ford Fiesta or similar

Ford Fiesta
  • 5
  • 1
  • 2
  • 4 / 5

JA5L SUV - Automatic

Mercedes GLC or similar

Mercedes GLC
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • 5

M Minibus 5 seater - Manual

Nissan Livina or similar

Nissan Livina
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • 5

JA1 SUV - Automatic

Ford EcoSport or similar

Ford EcoSport
  • 5
  • 1
  • 2
  • 5

JA SUV - Automatic

Ford EcoSport or similar

Ford EcoSport
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5

JA2 SUV - Automatic

Ford EcoSport or similar

Ford EcoSport
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1
  • 5

JA5E SUV Hybrid - Automatic

Toyota Corolla Cross or similar

Toyota Corolla Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • 5

C01 Compact - Manual

Nissan Tiida or similar

Nissan Tiida
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1
  • 4 / 5

A Mini - Manual

Fiat Panda or similar

Fiat Panda
  • 4
  • 2
  • 3 / 5

JA05 SUV - Automatic

Mercedes GLC or similar

Mercedes GLC
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • 5

P Pickup 4WD DoubleCab - Manual

Nissan Navara or similar

Nissan Navara
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4

MA2 Minibus 8 seater - Automatic

VW Transporter or similar

VW Transporter
  • 8
  • 2
  • 1
  • 5

P00 Pickup - Manual

Nissan NP200 or similar

Nissan NP200
  • 2
  • 2
  • 2
  • 2

F1 Intermediate - Automatic

Nissan Tiida or similar

Nissan Tiida
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1
  • 4 / 5

MA2D Minibus 8 seater Diesel - Automatic

Hyundai H1 or similar

Hyundai H1
  • 8
  • 2
  • 1
  • 5

PD Pickup 4WD DCab Diesel - Manual

Ford Ranger or similar

Ford Ranger
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4

JA03 SUV - Automatic

VW T-Roc or similar

VW T-Roc
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1
  • 5

D Intermediate - Manual

Toyota Corolla or similar

Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4

C1 Intermediate - Manual

Nissan Tiida or similar

Nissan Tiida
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1
  • 4 / 5

M1 Minibus 8 seater - Manual

Mercedes Vito or similar

Mercedes Vito
  • 8
  • 2
  • 1
  • 5

JA6D SUV 7 seater Diesel - Automatic

Toyota Fortuner or similar

Toyota Fortuner
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5

J SUV - Manual

Dacia Duster or similar

Dacia Duster
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1
  • 5

F1L Intermediate - Automatic

Audi A3 or similar

Audi A3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1
  • 4 / 5

F03 Compact - Automatic

Nissan Tiida or similar

Nissan Tiida
  • 5
  • 1
  • 2
  • 4 / 5

PA Pickup 2WD DCab - Automatic

Nissan Navara or similar

Nissan Navara
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4

PA1 Pickup 4WD DoubleCab - Automatic

Toyota Hilux or similar

Toyota Hilux
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4

F3 Full Size - Automatic

Volvo S40 or similar

Volvo S40
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1
  • 4

A3 Economy - Manual

Kia Picanto or similar

Kia Picanto
  • 4
  • 1
  • 1
  • 5

JA4 SUV 4WD - Automatic

Nissan X-Trail or similar

Nissan X-Trail
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • 5

JA7L SUV 4WD 7 seater - Automatic

Nissan X-Trail or similar

Nissan X-Trail
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5

A2 Economy - Manual

VW Up or similar

VW Up
  • 4
  • 1
  • 1
  • 3 / 5

JA4E SUV Hybrid - Automatic

Toyota Corolla Cross or similar

Toyota Corolla Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1
  • 5

C Compact - Manual

VW Polo Sedan or similar

VW Polo Sedan
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1
  • 4 / 5

M3D Minibus 10 seater Diesel - Manual

Toyota Quantum or similar

Toyota Quantum
  • 10
  • 1
  • 1
  • 5

JL SUV 4WD - Manual

Dacia Duster or similar

Dacia Duster
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5

JA3E SUV Hybrid - Automatic

Toyota Corolla Cross or similar

Toyota Corolla Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1
  • 5

J3 SUV - Manual

Nissan Qashqai or similar

Nissan Qashqai
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1
  • 5

MA Minibus 5 seater - Automatic

Toyota Avanza or similar

Toyota Avanza
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • 5

F2 Full Size - Automatic

Chevrolet Cruze or similar

Chevrolet Cruze
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4