Cape Town rental cars and road trips

Cape Town is the perfect destination for the start of a road trip. Follow the east coast and visit towns like Knysna and George along the way or take a leisurely drive up the West Coast while hitting some great surf spots. If you are from Johannesburg or oversees you may be looking at car rentals in Cape Town. There are some things that you will need to remember before you decide on your Cape Town car hire.

Finding the right Cape Town car hire spot can be difficult and the internet should give you a comprehensive list of prices and stores for car rentals. Cape Town international airport also has numerous stores for car rentals. Cape Town city centre is also equipped with places to find rental cars. Cape Town car hire is available on daily or weekly options and if you want to travel up the east coast a weekly option is probably best and will be cost effective, you can even drop you Cape Town rental car at a branch in George or Durban and fly home from there. Some Cape Town car hire companies even have special deals in which you rent for seven days but only pay for five or the rate comes down if you rent the car for a longer period of time.

Booking early can insure that you get the car you really want in the price bracket although most Cape Town car hire companies do not guarantee you will receive the exact vehicle requested. For a large group of people consider hiring a vehicle like a Mini-bus as travelling in one car can be fun and you can swop out drivers if your car hire package allows for this. Alternatively for separate families hire two separate car rentals. Cape Town rental cars with 4x4 capabilities are recommended as you may encounter a dirt road or two own your route, especially if you plan to drive up to Durban via the Transkei.

If you live in Cape Town, car hire can still be a great option as it gives you that feeling of really being on holiday and you don’t have to worry about clocking up miles on your own car. In Cape Town car rentals provide a range of vehicles and you can pick the style of vehicle to suit your trip – hire a vintage car for a trip with the fiancé, an SUV for when you’re on the road with the family or a bakkie if you want to travel with the dogs. Have fun with it and enjoy your road trip this Christmas season!

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