Cheap car hire in South Africa

OverlandingAfrica.com is also able to offer cheap South Africa car hire with professional service. We have managed to secure excellent rates for Africa Budget travellers.

Hiring a car is the perfect way to see the highlights of South Africa at your own pace.

Why hire a car with Overlanding Africa?

Unlimited mileage
All inclusive rates
No hidden costs
Wide range of vehicles
Most affordable rates
Friendly and professional service at all times
A confirmation from our consultants within 24 hours

Details for hiring a car in South Africa:

All renters must be in possession of a valid international driver’s licence, printed in English, with a photograph and the signature of the holder.
Your licence must be in English - if not please ensure that you have an official translation of the licence.
Your licence must be appropriate for the type of vehicle rented.
You’ll be required to produce your passport when collecting your vehicle.
Credit cards must be valid and not due to expire within the rental period.
The signature on the car hire contract must match the signature on the reverse of the renter’s credit card.
For more than one driver, an additional driver fee will apply.
A young driver fee is charged per day if under 23.

One-Way Rentals

A one-way fee will apply when a vehicle is picked up and dropped off at different locations within South Africa.
Cross-border one-way rentals need to be arranged in advance and a fee based on mileage will be charged.

Extensions

The daily rates are calculated strictly in cycles of 24 hours from time of pick-up to time of drop-off. Should you wish to extend your rental, the above conditions and additional costs will apply.

Minette - OverlandingAfrica.com16 Apr 2012: Hi Warren; this all depends on exactly where in Africa you would like to travel to and take the vehicle. I have forwarded your inquiry to our 'vehicle rentals' team which is operated by Drivesouthafrica.com. A consultant will be emailing you shortly. Cheers!
Warren15 Apr 2012: Hi There; we looking to do a 6 month trip through africa. I'm looking to possibly rent a toyota landcruiser fully kitted. please could you send me some pricing. Our countries will all of the east up to and including kenya. thanks
Minette - OverlandingAfrica.com07 Mar 2012: Hi Emily; I have sent you an email with more information. Happy trails!
Emily Looringh van Beeck07 Mar 2012: We are wanting to hire a 4WD (with camping gear; starting from Cape Town; heading to Namibia and then possibly onto Botswana before making our way back to Johannesberg or Cape Town. The outline of our itinerary is below; please let me know if you have availability and prices involved. Cape Town - Pick up vehicle Kleinzee 2 nights Fish River Canyon 2 nights Soulevessi 2 nights Epupa Falls 3 nights Etosha 5 to 7 nights Okavango Delta 3 nights Johannesberg - Drop off vehicle All together we have about 4 weeks to spend. Look forward to hearing from you soon.
Minette - OverlandingAfrica.com04 Jan 2012: Hi David; yes we can certainly assist you. I have emailed you some information. Happy trails!
David F-K04 Jan 2012: Hello; Please can you provide me with some quotes for car rental as follows: Pickup: Jo'burg airport (12th January) Drop: Durban (26th January) Pickup: East London or Port Elizabeth (26th January) Drop: Cape Town (17th February) We require a saloon / sedan. Also what special deal could I be offered on this as it's for a fairly long time overall? Thanks; David.
fenton griffiths27 Jan 2011: Tania - OverlandingAfrica.com hi Tania i am looking for car hire grom the 2 august 2011 to the 9 august 2011 in joburg and then again from the 10 august 2011 till the 13 august in cape town.looking for something small like a vauxhall corsa size with air-con nothing big i have held a licence for over 25 years in the uk and two years in RSA when i did my national service back in 1984-86.if you are able to help you will be making an old south african very happy thanking you fenton
Tania - OverlandingAfrica.com27 Jan 2011: Hey Fenton; As long as you have a license then you should be fine. Send us an enquiry listing your requirements and we will take it from there. Cheers;
fenton griffiths26 Jan 2011: Tania - OverlandingAfrica.com hi its fenton again i have 6 points for no insurence from 3 years ago drove my dadto hospital in car and got stopped
Tania - OverlandingAfrica.com14 Jan 2011: Hi Fenton; Depends on the endorsement. Send an enquiry and we can take it from there. :) Cheers;
fenton griffiths13 Jan 2011: i have endorsements on my licence can i still hire a car from you thanking you
Charl 07 Dec 2010: Hi there I am organise for Deaf tourism for next years. From 11 July to 18 July. Only 20 Deaf guests; 3 Guide tour; one interpreter. I already discuss with my partner we think it better have overlanding truck for easy for us! So can quote or detail about it! I would like one person experience to driver for overlanding truck and tour! If you need any question or detail can send email! I will give u detail! Thanks Charl
Dayne - OverlandingAfrica.com19 Aug 2010: Hi Stephan; We will be able to assist you with car rental. I have sent you an email with more details about the different options we offer. Cheers
stephan vissers18 Aug 2010: Hi; do you offer one one rentals from Livingstone/victoria falls to Johannesburg?
Dayne - OverlandingAfrica.com28 Jun 2010: Hi Sabine; We have great options to rent fully kitted vehicles. We can help you plan your journey and organize all your accommodation for you. I have sent you an email with more details and requesting more information on what you would like to see. Happy Travels
Sabine Merz24 Jun 2010: Hello Overlanding Africa Team We (Sabine Jost and me) would like to discover South Africa and Namibia from the beginnig of february until the end of april. Do you have 4x4 cars and the possibility to rent a camping gear? Thank you for your efforts Sabine Merz
Wytze Brandsma01 Jan 1970: Could you inform me about the posibilities and costs for a car rental; pickup from JoBurg to Namibia; Zambia and handing the car in at Livinstone. Thanx for the information Greetings Wytze Brandsma

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