Booking your rental car 4-6 months in advance is recommended whether for high or low season in South Africa. Get in early. <\/p>
Rates for rental cars rise during the peak seasons are consistent with South Africa peak vacation season, but watch out for local events such as gatherings, celebrations and sporting events, to name but a few. <\/p>
Search rentals on Cheaperthancars<\/a> <\/p>"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Is it possible for one way rentals in South Africa?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":" Yes, one way rentals are generally permitted within South Africa. You can specify your drop off point at the time of making your reservation to receive an accurate costing with the car rental company of your choice. <\/p> Search rentals on Cheaperthancars<\/a> <\/p>"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Should I rent a round trip or one-way rental in South Africa?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":" It depends. One way rentals can be more convenient, such as going to a different airport or place to the one you arrived in. You will likely pay more per day for your rental, but the one way drops off fees are disguised in your quoted price. <\/p> Search rentals on Cheaperthancars<\/a><\/p>"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Which location should I rent my car from in South Africa?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":" i. On airport site: <\/p> These offer the convenience of picking up your car quickly on arrival, or dropping off quickly on departure. Allow 45-60 minutes from arrival time and 45 minutes to your check in time for a drop off. Generally the rates are higher for an onsite airport pick up. <\/p> ii. Off airport site: <\/p> Rates are generally lower for car rental companies that are located offsite as they pay lower fees for parking their vehicles on cheaper premises. The lower overheads are passed on in the savings that you receive. <\/p> There is usually an added inconvenience, since you will need to allow for a further 30-45 minutes to your pick up and drop off times to coincide with you flight arrival or departures. <\/p> iii. Small towns and city centres: <\/p> City centre and small towns usually have prices that are cheaper than airport locations. Some exceptions to this are pick up points in high volume areas, such as hotels. <\/p> Search rentals on Cheaperthancars<\/a> <\/p>"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Do I pay more fees and taxes for renting a car at the airport in South Africa?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":" Rentals from airports can add an additional 20% to the cost of your rental on a daily basis to cover the cost of facility charges and concession fees. The surcharges vary across the Search rentals on Cheaperthancars<\/a> <\/p>"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What insurance do I require for driving a rental car in South Africa?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":" This is one of the most stressful parts about renting a car. Staff at the rental service desks seem to be on a mission to ups sell you with additional insurance fees that can greatly inflate the cost of your rental remarkably. Firstly here are some facts: <\/p> i. Collision or Loss Damage Waiver\u00a0(CDW or LDW) <\/p> This protects you from the anxiety of damage to the car in exchange for an insurance fee. These fees vary according to the excess that you want to be liable for. <\/p> ii. Supplementary Loss Protection <\/p> This allows you to increase your protection for an extra fee. <\/p> iii. Personal Accident Insurance\u00a0(PAI) <\/p> This provides for any health insurance cover that you may you may already have. <\/p> Your existing travel insurance policies may already provide you a degree of cover, in particular with potential liability, and the credit card used to pay for the reservation may have some collision or damage cost protection offered within its protection plan also. <\/p> It\u2019s important to check for all of these possibilities before you arrive at the car rental counter. The costs of insurance can double your rental costs. <\/p> Here on Cheaperthancars, depending on residency, you will be offered standard CDW or LDW and insurance to lower your excess charges at a usually much lower rate than the car rental company. Pre-paid insurance is a much better option to give you the best value. <\/p> Search rentals on Cheaperthancars<\/a> <\/p>"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What is the best way to save money on rental car insurance in South Africa?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":" We recommend that you pre pay your insurance when completing your booking. The cover is usually quoted within the price of your rental on Cheaperthancars and if you want to reduce the excess that can be done by purchasing the insurance in the booking process as an optional extra. It usually works out 30-50% less than what you will be charged at the pick-up rental service desk. <\/p> Search rentals on Cheaperthancars<\/a> <\/p>"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Should I prepay my rental car booking in South Africa?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":" It is a good idea to prepay your booking for a number of reasons. Firstly, it guarantees the price; generally there is no penalty with cancellation or amendment fees if you decide to change or amend your booking. <\/p> Search rentals on Cheaperthancars<\/a> <\/p>"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What are the largest numbers of vehicle seats available for a rental car in South Africa?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":" There are vehicles, subject to availability in airport locations and city areas with up to 15-16 seats as well as smaller configurations. These are usually in the category of minivans. <\/p> Search rentals on Cheaperthancars<\/a> <\/p>"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What types of sports and special cars are available in South Africa?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":" There are a variety of car types and models, such as premium, convertibles and luxury cars across South Africa at all the major locations. Depending on your tastes you should be able to find what you want in the SUV, convertible or luxury car range. <\/p> Search rentals on Cheaperthancars<\/a> <\/p>"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can I take my rental car across borders in South Africa?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":" Most rental companies will not allow this, but there can be exceptions. Therefore it is recommended to clarify the latest policy of the car rental company at the time of making a booking. <\/p> Reading through the terms and conditions of the rental company in the online booking process is also recommended. <\/p>