South Africa Car Rental

I will not give you a list of the most popular car hire companies in South Africa because popularity and excellent service are not always synonymous. I will give you information on the kind of service that you should expect from a good rental agency and then you can use that information to pick one that you think meets these qualities.

If you are going to need the car for a period of more than two days then you should be able to get a company that should be able to offer you a cover charge for the period than the usual daily rates and charge per extra km. The longer the period the lower the cover charge should become, that is when compared to the daily rate.

Another thing that you can find out about are the add on features that you might need. A good car hire agency will have roof racks for luggage and maybe sports equipment or extra storage facilities. Not for free of course I’m just saying they should have them available should you ever need them.

You should also find out about the terms and conditions of insurance in relation to extra drivers. Registering extra drivers means paying an extra fee, but since you are leasing the car for a long period extra drivers should be registered for free.

A good car hire agency should as a matter of routine be able to set you up for the itinerary of your stay. That is book your flights, tours, cruises and so on. This will normally come at an extra cost to you of course. A good agency will explan the conditions of your lease to you in detail.

I’m particularly referring to the penalty clauses that most agencies tend brush over or briefly mention. You should be clear as to what these are and how they affect you. Did I say I wouldn’t mention the popular ones I was just kidding? Hertz, Avis, Budget and RAV are just some of the more preferred car hire agencies in the country. I suggest you check out one of the following for a good deal:

• Cheap Car Rental South Africa
• Car Hire Cape Town
• Car Hire Comparison Johannesburg