Cross Border Rentals

This is by far the most popular way of exploring South and Southern Africa. Roads are generally good and well sign-posted, with major tourist attractions generally highlighted. Be prepared to drive on the left-hand side of the road, at speeds of 60 km per hour in towns and cities and 100 km to 120 km per hour on national highways. Budget for petrol costs of approx. R4.00 per litre, with many petrol stations staying open 24 hours a day. NB - note that you will generally need to pay for petrol in cash as credit cards are generally not accepted for petrol in this region.

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Model:Opel Corsa or similarToyota Tazz or similarToyota Tazz or similarToyota Corolla or similarToyota Corolla or similarRenault Megane or similarToyota Camry or similarToyota Condor or similarKia Pregio or similar
Radio/Tape:NOYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYES
Aircon:NONOYESYESYESYESYESYESYES
Auto:NONONONOYESNOYESNONO
Pwr St:NONONOYESYESYESYESYESYES
Dec03-Oct04:
1-6 Days:219230280322437436667529911
7-13 Days:208219266307415412635501865
14-30 Days:199209253293399397608483829
31+ Days:197205246288385383588465803
Excess:VariesVariesVariesVariesVariesVariesVariesVariesVaries
Xtra Ins:8083838310810563128208
Lower Excess:VariesVariesVariesVariesVariesVariesVariesVariesVaries

Rates quoted above are per day and are fully inclusive of :-
daily rental charges
unlimited kilometres
collision damage insurance (subject to applicable excess)
theft loss insurance (subject to applicable excess)
VAT currently at 14 %
local surcharges
road maps

Extra per-day insurance (Xtra Ins above) can be purchased to reduce the collision damage and theft excess to the Low Excess indicated, subject to the Exceptions Liability excess, which may be applicable even if the extra per-day insurance is purchased. Factors that could invoke the Exceptions Liability include :-
COLLISION DAMAGE EXCEPTIONS LLIABILITY
Damage due to negligence of the driver
No other vehicle was involved in the collision unless exceptional circumstances apply
Unauthorised driver
Failure to extend the rental contract Failure to report a collision to the car rental company and to the Police within 24 hours
Driving into the back of a moving vehicle
THEFT EXCEPTIONS LIABILITY
Failure to produce the car keys unless they were taken by force
Failure to report the exact details of the last known location of the vehicle prior to theft
Parking in unsafe areas
Failure to report the theft to the car rental company and the Police within 6 hours of discovering the theft
The additional insurance option must be specified and prepaid prior to collection of the vehicle, as this option costs substantially more if purchased on pickup of the vehicle.

Cars are available from many locations throughout South Africa including all airports, and are valid for travel in South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho, Botswana, Namibia and Mozambique by prior arrangement (Zimbabwe currently not permitted).
All one-way rentals are subject to a one-way drop-off fee, and rentals for travel in South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho only in a larger range of vehicles are available by prior arrangement.

Be sure to check our hotel accommodation and game-lodge options, as well as our great-value self-drive travel packages, which include car rental and accommodation on a pre-planned itinerary.

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