Hiring A Car In South Africa

I will not give you a list of the most popular car hire companies in South Africa because popularity and excellent service are not always synonymous. I will give you information on the kind of service that you should expect from a good rental agency and then you can use that information to pick one that you think meets these qualities.

If you are going to need the car for a period of more than two days then you should be able to get a company that should be able to offer you a cover charge for the period than the usual daily rates and charge per extra km. A longer lease should qualify for a bigger discount when calculated against the daily rate.

Another thing that you can find out about are the add on features that you might need. A good car hire agency will have roof racks for luggage and maybe sports equipment or extra storage facilities. They should be available if you need them even if they might not be for free.

You should also find out about the terms and conditions of insurance in relation to extra drivers. Registering extra drivers means paying an extra fee, but since you are leasing the car for a long period extra drivers should be registered for free.

Personally I’m of the opinion that car agencies should as a matter of routine be able to set you up for the itinerary of your stay. Basically take care of your flight and accomodation requirements as well. This will normally come at an extra cost to you of course. They should be able to tell you clearly the terms and conditions regarding your lease.

I’m particularly referring to the penalty clauses that most agencies tend brush over or briefly mention. You need to be aware of them and their implications. Even though I will not list the popular ones I will just mention them quickly Hertz, Avis, Budget and RAV are just some of the more preferred car hire agencies in the country. I suggest you check out one of the following for a good deal:

• Cheap Car Hire South Africa
• Car Rental Cape Town SA
• Johannesburg Car Hire Companies