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Car Rental in South Africa - FAQ's

Frequently asked questions

1. How old must I be to rent a vehicle?
You must be 23 years of age.

2. If I am under 23 years of age, under what circumstances will I be allowed to drive?
If you are younger than 23 and have held a valid, unendorsed drivers license for at least two years, you may be granted permission to drive, subject to a young drivers fee.

3. How much is the young driver's fee?
The young driver's fee is R110 per driver, per day.

4. How do you calculate your daily rental charges?
Daily rental charges are calculated in cycles of 24 hours. If you exceed your rental period, you are automatically charged for an additional day.

5. What happens if I extend my rental without permission?
If you extend your rental without permission, you will no longer be covered by our waivers.

6. Is petrol included in my rental rate?
No, petrol is not included in your rental. Vehicles are rented with a full tank of petrol and you are responsible for all refuelling costs thereafter. You will be charged for a full tank of petrol when you return the vehicle. We do suggest though that you ask your rental agent when you collect your car about our fuel purchase option. This allows you buy the fuel in the tank of the car before you depart on your journey and not be charged for a full tank on your return. Most people return the car half full, but get charged for a full tank.

7. Which countries can I visit with the vehicle?
Vehicles are allowed into South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia and Swaziland.

8. How much is the contract fee?
The contract fee is R25.

9. Why do you levy a no-show fee and how much is it?
Our vehicles are pre-allocated and we are often forced to turn away a potential client due to a lack of availability. For this reason, if a client fails to cancel a booking, a no-show fee is charged at R250.

10. What is the smallest vehicle available for me to hire?
The Volkswagen Chico Golf (Group J) is the smallest car available for hire in our fleet.

11. What is the most reasonably priced air conditioned vehicle available for me to hire?
The Toyota Tazz (Group T) is the most affordable air conditioned vehicle available for hire.

12. How many people can I comfortably seat in one of your microbuses?
Our microbus can comfortably seat eight people (although luggage space is limited).


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