Car hire in South Africa is relatively cheap and is the best and safest alternative when dealing with safety and dependability. The road network is well maintained as compared to other countries in Africa. Despite the fact that 4X4 wheel vehicles are not required, it is wise to acquire such a vehicle from the car-rental-service provider so ad to adventure through the 4X4 trail in the country and also venture through d\game reserves.

In most main towns, you will find various car hire companies that provide a wide variety of vehicles range from classic cars to caravans.you will be able to travel to all parts of south Africa and on departing leave the car at one of the branches of S.A car rental in that city. If you plan on rent  a vehicle, ensure that it can run for unlimited time and offer air condition when need arises.

If you have 3 to 4 days you can visit Cape Town and the surrounding wine-lands in your hired vehicle or drive from Johannesburg to the nearby Kruger National Park – a 4×4 vehicle is best for this trip but any vehicle can be used. If you have a week and a half to two weeks consider traveling in your car hire around Cape Town’s Garden route and stopping at the quaint seaside towns along the way or visit Durban, the Drakensberg mountain range and the Transkei with its breath-taking beaches and rich culture.

S.A is a place of rich beauty and diverse cultures. Nestled within S.A you can stop at the independent countries of Swaziland and Lesotho or even take a trip in your car hire outside of the country to the picturesque Mozambique, arid Namibia or wild Botswana. If you love camping South Africa is the place to be, take your car hire to a South African game reserve or seaside town and enjoy nature at its best. S.A has a laid back and friendly attitude in which tourists are welcomed with open arms – do some research before you visit but come with an open mind and you’re bound to have the best holiday of your life with your South African car hire.

Durban to Johannesburg             598 Km.
Port Elizabeth to Durban          927Km
Johannesburg to Kruger National Park      478Km
Johannesburg to Cape Town         1405Km
Cape Town to Kruger National Park      756Km
Cape Town to Kruger National Park    1888Km

We drive on the left side on the in South Africa and seat belts are compulsory for the driver and the passengers. The roads are good throughout South Africa and between cities lies, toll gates in most stretches. Driving at night is not advisable but driving during the day if generally safe. You have to check your car daily to see whether there is enough water and oil, as well as seeing the functionality of lights, tyre pressure and indicators and to check these, there petrol stations are spaced within 200Km.

Petrol stations are not hard to find although they are widely spaced a long major roads in almost every town. These petrol stations have good quality restaurants, toilet facilities and are open 24 hours for those moving for longer journeys. Other services may include washing your window, checking your oil, water and fill oil for your car. Besides, attendants do appreciate a small tip.
Payment for petrol stations is made in cash for all, mostly the majority and in a garage, no national credit and debit cars will be allowed.

Petrol price is a round R50 per litre on average. On major highways, the speed limit is 120Km/h and in towns, 40Km/h and on major built up areas is 60Km/h.
For details check your road signposts.

Do carry your driver’s licence to avoid being stopped by traffic police. For more driving clues, look for the safety page.

Also becoming common is the flying between towns at a reasonable price. For more information, contact cheap flights in South Africa.