Hiring a Car in South Africa

South Africa is a vast country with many thousands of kilometers between cities. Compared with the USA, Europe or the UK, getting around on public transport, either inter-city or within one of the larger cities, is not a practical or 100% safe option. Although improvements are being made in the taxi and rail sectors, most public transport is often unreliable and even dangerous.

Most visitors to the country therefore opt for car hire for general transportation as well as self-drive touring.

With the big cities such as Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban being sprawling urban developments, South African car hire is the ideal way to enjoy the often scattered tourist sites, beaches, shopping venues, golf courses and other attractions these cities offer. In fact, distances and lack of alternatives make access by car the only genuinely viable option.

Imagine trying to organize a day at the Vaal Dam, Gauteng or enjoying the beautiful Cape Wine Route without your own reliable, comfortable set of wheels. Of course there are the tour group options for some popular regions, but your freedom is restricted and you cannot decide, on a whim, to linger an extra hour over lunch or head back early if you so wish. Many travelers prefer getting about under their own steam so that they can come and go at leisure, rather than be herded on and off a coach by an officious guide with a strictly adhered to agenda.

Cape Town car hire is particularly popular among visitors to South Africa. There is so much to experience in this vibrant, beautiful city. In Cape Town you can drive in your hired car right around the Peninsular and experience the unique thrill of standing at the very tip of the great African continent. From the comfort and safety of a hire car you can really enjoy the coastal roads and the unsurpassed views of Chapman’s Peak. You may then stop off at any of the numerous spots along the way and enjoy exploring at your pace.

Drive Africa, based in Cape Town, offers two car hire options across all their fleets – short term and long term rentals to bonafide international travellers. We also have the fabulous buy back guarantee option for stays of 3 months or longer.

Contact us today for all your self-drive South Africa car hire holiday needs - for friendly, professional and helpful service.