Rental cars in South Africa

Boasting miles and miles of glorious highways and inviting open roads, many travelers choose to turn their South Africa vacations into driving journeys. If you're putting together a road trip of epic proportions, you'll want to know which destinations are worthy of your bucket list. Try to cross off as many of this place's most outstanding destinations as possible:

• Cape Town (population of 3,433,400)
• Durban (population of 3,120,300)
• Johannesburg (population of 2,026,500)
• Port Elizabeth (population of 967,700)

Avoid paying a fortune for a rental car by following our recommendations:

• Look into as many different cheap car rental companies as possible (we make that chore child's play!);
• By entering only your email address into our Price Drop Alert, you'll know all the best prices for your location;
• Research is the key to getting your hands on the best rental bargains in town, so be sure to check out both airport and non-airport pickup and drop-off outlets before you shell out for your ride;
• If you're flexible with your schedule, modify your dates to find better prices on different days of the week;
• Pickup and drop-off times often need to be similar (e.g, both 11 a.m.) or you could be charged for a full extra day;
• If you're looking to save a few dollars, pay right away and score some of the best rates around;
• The early bird catches the biggest worm, along with the hottest deals! Book as soon as possible to grab some excellent savings.

Minis are the smallest car you can rent, and they're typically the most cost-efficient to run as well. This is one of the reasons they're such a hit with visitors to South Africa. Zoom around the streets of Cape Town and Durban — you'll be amazed at the parking spaces you can slip into. Despite their size, minis offer a comfy ride (just so long as you don't have too many cases!).That all said, South Africa is well known for its desert landscapes, savannahs, and tablelands. Many adventurers escape the city to explore those picturesque vistas. If that sounds good to you, rent a full-size car or an SUV. Even if you're not planning to venture off-road, you'll be grateful for the extra room.