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South Africa car rental tips and factsSouth Africa car rental tips,...click below on the subject of your choice.RENTING A CAR IN SOUTH AFRICA
WHAT TYPES OF CAR ARE AVAILABLE ? WHAT ARE THE RENTAL RATES LIKE ? WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE RATES ? WHAT IS EXCLUDED IN THE RATES ? WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT ARE ACCEPTED ? WHAT ARE THE INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS? WHAT ARE THE DRIVERS LICENCE REQUIREMENTS ? WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT ? CAN SOMEBODY ELSE DRIVE THE CAR ? WHERE TO GO TO RENT A CAR DRIVING IN SOUTH AFRICA
Hartbeespoort Dam near Pretoria
South Africa car rental tips and facts - copyright © South African tourism Renting a car in South Africa,...Renting a car in South africa is simple and easy. Still, it’s a good thing to be prepared, to avoid unpleasant surprises and pitfalls as much as possible. All to often people find themselves at a South Africa car rental counter, only to discover that the car they had reserved is not available and that the price quoted on the phone does not include additional charges such as insurance, coverage for an extra driver, refuelling fees etc. Before renting a car, plan your journey or trip, so that it is clear how far and where you will be driving and what kind of car would be most appropriate. This can make a big difference as most visitors underestimate the size of our country. South Africa is roughly about twice the size of Texas and driving across 3000 km without air conditioning can be very trying in our hot summer. It will be a good idea to do some homework beforehand and get yourself informed and orientated about the basic rules, conditions and requirements that go with South Africa car rental transactions. The information on this page will help you achieve that. Popular rental cars,...South Africa car rental companies offer a choice of cars that can be quite bewildering. Whether you are budget and economy conscious, want to cruise across our country in comfort and luxury, or prefer a 4 x4 cross country adventure, They will have the vehicle you need. The average South Africa car rental fleet consists of the following categories;
The following are some of the more popular car models in the average South Africa car rental fleet;
Car rental rates,...South Africa car rental rates fluctuate and change regularly. The rates shown below are more or less
an average of what the current rates in South Africa are. They include 100% Super Cover in the events
of accident damage and theft with zero excess payments, together with Personal Accident Insurance.
Keep in mind that South Africa car rental rates are per 24 hr period from the time you sign the rental contract until the return of the vehicle. Usually a grace period of one hour is allowed on the final return of vehicle. After that you may be charged for an additional 24 hr period.
Rental rate inclusions,…The majority of South Africa car rental companies include the following in their daily rental rates. This may vary between companies, so check carefully each time you rent a car.
rental rate exclusions,…The following charges and fees are generally excluded from car rental rates by South Africa car rental companies. Again, this may vary and it’s important that you check carefully each time you rent a car
Usually at the beginning of each car rental contract, South Africa car rental companies will take an authorization on the client’s credit card to cover these charges. Final billing will be done at the end of the rental contract when you return the vehicle.
Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park in the Kalahari desert
region
South Africa car rental tips and facts - copyright © South African tourism Forms of payment,...In general credit cards are the only form of payment accepted by South Africa car rental companies. For
them and for you it’s also the easiest and quickest way to secure payment of outstanding charges and excess
amounts. Debit cards, cash or cheques are not accepted. The credit card you present must be in the renters
name.
Insurance requirements,...South Africa car rental companies will hold you totally responsible for your rental vehicle in the events of accident damage and theft. They will ask if you want to cover that liability. It will cost you an additional fee. With many South Africa car rental companies it is included in the standard rental rate. Usually there are two options, a standard waiver option and a super waiver option. Make sure that the one you want is included. The cover that you will be offered is usually the following;
Some factors that can negate all your cover are the following;
Driver’s licence requirements,...You must be in possession of a valid unendorsed driver’s licence. Some South Africa car rental companies accept an international drivers licence only. In South Africa however, it’s a legal requirement to carry your original driver’s licence at all times whilst driving a vehicle. This must be a valid up-to-date driver’s licence bearing your photograph and signature, issued by the country where you live and of which you are a citizen. Your international driver’s licence must be in English and where possible also your national one. To be on the safe side and to avoid any problems, make sure that you are in possession of both, your international driver’s licence as well as the one issued by the country where you live.
Golden Gate Highlands national Park in the Free state
province
South Africa car rental tipd and facts - copyright © South African tourism Minimum age requirement,...Most of the larger South Africa car rental companies have a minimum age policy. It varies between companies, but most of them put the minimum age for renting a car at 23 years. They do however offer young drivers between the ages of 21 and 23 a surcharge option, whereby they can rent a car at an additional fee, provided they have had their driver’s licence for more then 2 years. This so called young drivers surcharge fee can vary between companies from R 80.00 to R 110.00 (South African rands) per day. Sometimes it is as low as R50.00 per day, so shopping around a bit might save you some money. Additional drivers,...South Africa car rental companies will usually allow additional drivers to drive the rented car at the cost of a one-time flat fee per driver. They have to be authorized by the car rental company and meet all their requirements, the same as the renter. Their names must be registered and listed on the contract. Make sure about that, because if an additional driver is not authorized and registered, the rental contract can become nil and void, which means that your protection and insurance conditions will not apply. Husband and wife are often allowed to drive the rental car at no extra costs. The one time additional driver fee averages around R100.00 (South African Rands) per driver per rental. Major South Africa car rental companies,...All the major South Africa car rental companies and many regional operators, have offices at the airports and in the major cities. Check them out, together with the ones shown below. You will find some very competitive rates and benefits. CABS Car Rental Southern Africa For renting a Campervan or Motor-home, check out:
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