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Why Hire a Car in South Africa?

Frequently asked questions about Car Hire in South Africa

The main driver needs these four documents to be able to collect the car (all must be original documents and in the drivers' name): a credit card with embossed numbers and sufficient credit to cover the deposit amount and any extras, passport or ID card, full driving license and the rental voucher.

The minimum age is 21 years old for most of the car hire companies. You can find information about the age requirements and any possible young driver fees in the terms and conditions of each offer and also on your rental voucher.

Yes. You simply need to choose today’s date and the time you’d like to collect the car. Please note that if you need a car at very short notice we may need to check the availability with the car hire company first.

Yes, if you are planning on driving long distances, you can use the filters to the left of the car list page to see prices for rentals with unlimited mileage.

The average price of a hire car is around €9 per day, although it always depends on the destination and seasonality.

The average price of an automatic hire car is around €13 per day, although it always depends on the destination and seasonality.

We are never able to confirm the make, model or colour of the car you will receive. Your booking isn’t associated with a specific vehicle (make or model, colour, equipment etc) but is for a group of vehicles with similar characteristics. In the event that the requested group is not available you will be given a vehicle from a higher group at no extra cost.

Each destination is different, but many customers prefer a small car for city driving and larger cars for longer journeys.

The price can vary depending on the destination and dates, but the average price is around €60.

In most cases the main driver needs a credit card in order to hire a car. Sometimes it is also possible to pay with a debit card. In this case you should contact us and we will try to find a solution.