Car Hire In South Africa
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 tell you what a good car hire agency should be able to do for you and then you can use that information to see whether any particular one meets those criteria.
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.
You might also want to know if the cars have any extra features that you are going to need. A good car rental 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.
Find out the requirements of having extra drivers included in the lease agreement. 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.
Personally I’m of the opinion that car agencies should as a matter of routine be able to set you up for the itinerary of your stay. Basically take care of your flight and accomodation requirements as well. Although this will mean you paying more money. They should be able to tell you clearly the terms and conditions regarding your lease.
I’m particularly referring to the penalty clauses that most agencies tend brush over or briefly mention. You need to be aware of them and their implications. Even though I will not list the popular ones I will just mention them quickly The most commonly used agencies in the country are Avis, RAV, Hertz and Budget. I suggest you check out one of the following for a good deal:
- Cheap Car Rentals
- Car Hire Cape Town SA
- Car Rental Johannesburg Aiport
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