Car Hire Cape Town International Airport

When traveling to and around South Africa, many people choose to hire a car. For car hire Cape Airport as well as the other airports in the major centers in the country provide access to the major international car hire companies, as well as a number of local companies. As a result one can easily hire a vehicle from companies such as Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Budget Car Rental, Tempest Car Hire, South African Car Hire, National Car Rental and Value Car Hire.

You must be aware of certain requirements when planning to hire a car. First and most important, you must present your valid driver’s license, printed in English, with a photograph and signature of the license-holder on it. Some companies specifically require an international driver’s license from non-South African drivers. Most companies require that the license has already been valid for between 1 and 3 years (depending on the company). They also require that the driver be of a minimum age – either 21 or 23, depending on the company. One or two companies also set a maximum age of 75. There is a surcharge for a driver under the minimum age.

When hiring the car, the person paying needs a credit card so that the company can hold a deposit from your card until safe return of the vehicle, at which time the deposit is refunded. That person is to be the driver and a surcharge is levied for other drivers.

Rates are generally charged on a daily basis, with a per kilometer rate above a certain number driven. Extras like GPS, baby seats and tow bars are available at extra charge. Some companies have cars with paraplegic hand controls available at additional cost. Make sure you take a look at a few different options when looking for a car rental, this is one of the best ways to find the best cheap car hire in Cape Town.

There is a compulsory airport surcharge from all companies which have cars being picked up or returned to state airports. This is then paid over to the Airport Company of South Africa (ACSA). There is also a compulsory tourism levy of 1%, which is paid to the Tourism Board to promote tourism in the country.

The car is collected with a full tank of fuel. On returning it, one can either fill it, or the car hire company at Cape Town Airport will fill it, and then add the amount to your total bill. If you are not able to pick the car up from or deliver it to the airport, you can pay to have it delivered or collected. Dropping off the rental car at a branch more than 150km from the pick-up point will generally result in a one-way fee being levied. The driver pays traffic fines incurred, and you will need to pay an administration fee to the company for handling the fine.

In choosing a car from the Car Hire at Cape Town Airport hire, you should consider your requirements, including:

• Price range
• Climate, i.e. the need for an air conditioner
• Safety requirements, including air bags
• Size of the vehicle for the number of people and amount of luggage
• Conditions in which you plan to drive, e.g. a rough terrain

For car hire Cape Town Airport is well positioned to set you off on an adventure driving around this beautiful part of the world. Drive carefully, noting the rules of the South African roads – and enjoy your journey.