Car rental companies in South Africa around Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein and various other regions of the country are common and easily accessible. Different vehicles are available depending on the clients needs ranging from small passenger vehicles right through to luxury limousines, 4×4′s and camper vans. Rates will vary from one company to the next and also depending on the type of vehicle required, the period a client needs to rent it for and the kind of insurance cover needed for the driver or drivers.

It is possible to book online through car rental companies in South Africa which makes it convenient for people travelling by plane for instance and who want to make arrangements before they arrive at their destination. For example, travellers planning a holiday in the country may log on to a vehicle hire website and book the type of vehicle needed for the date they are due to land at the airport and have it ready and waiting for them the minute they land at the airport in SA. This makes it possible for tourists to literally step off the plane at any of the airports in the country, pick up the keys and get straight into a hired vehicle and ready to drive off to their destination.

Insurance is obviously required when bookings are made and most agencies will organise comprehensive cover from top South African insurance companies at affordable prices. Various deals and packages are on offer to tourists to the country including packages with limited or unlimited kilometers allowance so it really depends on how much driving a person intends on doing on the roads. For those looking at weekend getaways there are some that offer special deals at weekend rates which are usually subject to a minimum period of two days and obviously include the Saturday and Sunday. Compare quotes before going ahead and booking a vehicle through any of the car rental companies offering various packages in South Africa.