Car Rental South Africa Budget
Car Rental South Africa Budget
Car Hire In South Africa Offers Excellent Travel Experience
With FIFA World Cup fever mounting, car hire in South Africa offered by Drive South Africa is fast becoming one of the most popular options for getting around the country, with many travellers opting for this alternative to traditional tours. Self-drive travel is an ideal way to explore the country at your own pace, by hiring a car for the duration of your stay or for a week or two if you need to get from A to B without having to rely on public transport or lifts from your hosts.
To ensure that your trip is memorable and rewarding, it is always important to keep a few important things in mind when planning a self-drive adventure:
Always make sure that you follow safety procedures. That means you should know and follow the rules of the road at all times. In South Africa, cars drive on the left hand side of the road, and traffic can be very busy at times – especially with mini-bus taxis causing mayhem on the main roads. It is therefore essential to how to navigate these busy roads and to drive carefully and slowly at all times. It is also a good idea to avoid known dangerous areas. Try to find out about the areas you wish to visit before after you have arranged your vehicle hire, this will help you know which areas are safest to travel through and which should be avoided.
Make sure that you have an up to date road map. A good street map is essential to find your way around the cities and towns of South Africa without getting lost. In this country, road names can change every year, so it is important to have a current map that is as recent as 2009 or even 2010 to ensure that it is accurate. If you have a mobile phone with a GPS system, or a separate GPS, this will be a huge help. A good road map will be just as good however, as long as it is current.
Decide on the best car hire options to consider. First, determine what sort of travel you will mostly be doing during your stay. If you are planning to stick to the main cities and towns and need a basic car to get you around, then a small Group L car such as a City Golf will be ideal. If you want to spend more time exploring the countryside and the great outdoors to enjoy camping or adventure sports however, then a Group L car such as a Kia Sportage 2×4 would be your best bet.
Create your own adventure. As one of the most thrilling and adventurous ways to travel, self-drive travel allows you to see and do the things that interest you most rather than doing the things that the tour guide says you should do. With car rental in South Africa, anything is possible!
Plan your budget and time limits. You may decide that you will need a vehicle for your entire stay, or you may need a car for a shorter duration such as a weekend or few days of your trip. Plan your budget and decide how much you can afford to spend on vehicle rental, and then you can work out the length of time you will need a vehicle. A little bit of planning will go a long way in ensuring that your adventure goes smoothly.
About the Author
Andre Van Kets is the co-founder and IT Director of a leading car hire agency, and offers advice and tips on 4×4 Hire Namibia for travelers seeking affordable and reliable self-drive travel solutions.
Where can I find cheap car rentals in Cape Town?
I am going home on vacation, back to Cape Town, South Africa in August. I would like to be driving around, but I don’t want those little 2-door cars or an old one. I am little picky but it’s my vacation, so I want to drive around in something better. Although, not anything stylish, because I don’t have the money. I searched on Google, but they all are expensive, especially Hertz, Avis and Budget! I am hoping to spend less than R3500 for 19 days, because I probably got to fill the tank myself.
Anyone know of cheap car rentals?
Avis are the cheapest i can find,.
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