There are car rental companies in South Africa that you can make use of when you need wheels but just for a short time. Some companies hire out only bakkies, while others have a wide range of cars for vehicle hire, so you just have to determine what exactly you would like to drive and then see what branches like Budget, Avis and Hertz have to offer. Most of the companies will be near airports so if you are flying in you won’t have venture too far to get a car to hire while you are in the unfamiliar area.

As there is more than one company for you to use, what you should do is get quotes and compare them between the car rental companies. This will allow you to see if Hertz, Budget or Avis is cheaper with their bakkies and other vehicle hire. If you are flying into the country, choose one of the branches that are near the airports location as that will be the most convenient for you. There are also other companies in South Africa that hire out vehicles, but these are just three of the most popular ones that you can use.

If you don’t compare prices of vehicle hire from the different companies you are likely going to be charged more than you have to pay. The price you pay for the hire will depend on what vehicle you want to drive and sometimes the factor of what vehicle insurance you have plays a part too. All of these factors as well as your preference for cars will determine what car you will get and what price you will pay for it. Contact the three above mentioned car rental companies with the vehicle you’d like to drive and see which will work out cheaper for you.