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Car Hire in South Africa with Sixt
South Africa is a fascinating country to explore, and renting a car from one of Sixt's South Africa branches is a convenient and economical way to get around. Sixt has car rental offices in South Africa's major cities, including Capetown, Pretoria, Durban, and Johannesburg, so fly and drive options are particularly practical.Drivers can choose from our wide range of vehicles, including 4x4s, vans, convertibles, and luxury rental cars. We can arrange your LDW insurance agreement with unlimited mileage and your car rental in South Africa will be waiting for you to drive away from any of our branches.
Driving in South Africa
South Africa has a well developed road network but the country is huge, so plan your car hire itinerary carefully so as to avoid fatigue.
- Any driving licence is accepted for car rental in South Africa as long as it bears a signature and photograph and is printed in English.
- In South Africa, driving is on the left and seat belts are compulsory.
- On the main roads and urban motorways the speed limit is generally 75mph, whilst 35mph is usual in built up areas.
- It's a good idea to carry plenty of cash or a credit card as you will often encounter toll roads when driving long distances.
Bear in mind too that petrol stations can be many miles apart.
Getting around with your Sixt Car Rental in South Africa
Once you have picked up your car hir in South Africa, you are ready to navigate through the scenic landscapes, from snow-capped mountains to sandy beaches. Follow the Limpopo river for 100 miles from Crook's Corner to Pont Drift and discover the typical bush landscape. Here is the renowned Kruger National Park, where you may be lucky enough to see elephants, lions or leopards. Another popular road trip is the Garden Route, a 1065 mile drive along the East Coast with its forests, lagoons and the beaches on the Indian Ocean. Make the most of your car hire with a trip to the iconic Table Mountain, where a cable railway awaits to take you to enjoy the fabulous views from its flat top. A car hire from Sixt leaves you free to experience South Africa's varied scenery, exotic wildlife and culture in comfort and at your own pace.
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Good to know when renting in South Africa
Car rental under 25 in South Africa
You must be at least 23 years old with a valid license held for a minimum of 2 years for all rental categories at SIXT locations in South Africa.
Border restrictions
You can take your SIXT rental into Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland with written permission from the SIXT branch. This may not be possible with all rental categories, and a fee applies depending on which country you are going to and how long you will be there.
Tolls
There are several toll roads in South Africa. All our vehicles have an e-toll device, and you can add E-Toll Service to your rental for more convenience.
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Customer reviews & feedback
Dominic N.
(4.0)
Friendly and efficient staff.
Thomas A.
(4.0)
The place is now called first rent a car. Pretty hard to find, since it's not really the right adress. Otherwise everything went as planned and service was good
Boitshoko M.
(5.0)
Super
Helen B.
(4.0)
Efficient carhiring
daniele c.
(5.0)
Good staff and quickly release
Nokulunga N.
(5.0)
Love love love
Beat K.
(5.0)
perfect service although we reserved the car at the worng place (city instaed of airport). Very good running car (VW Van).
Caleb L.
(4.0)
From start to finish, great experience. I didn't know about tolls, or the administrative fee, but that's my only gripe so far.
Jan C.
(5.0)
Great service in cape town
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FAQs about rentals in South Africa
Accepted payment methods
We accept all major credit cards, but not prepaid or debit cards. Checks and cash are also not accepted as payment.
One-way car rental in South Africa
We allow one-way rentals between SIXT branches in South Africa, depending on the tariff.
What's the minimum age to rent a car in South Africa?
To rent a car with SIXT at South Africa you need to be at least 23 with a valid license. Some car categories have a higher minimum rental age, and an underage driver fee may apply.
Can I modify, extend, or cancel my reservation?
At SIXT you can either pay online or when you pick up your car in South Africa.
What documents do I need to rent a car in South Africa?
You need a valid driver’s license held for at least 1 year, depending on the car category. You might also need an International Driving Permit or official translation of the license.
Can I book a long-term car rental in South Africa?
Whether you’re planning to stay in South Africa or travel beyond, it’s easy to reserve a long-term rental. Enter your trip dates and pick-up/drop-off locations and we’ll find you affordable long-term car rental deals.
Do I need to purchase insurance or protection packages with my rental in South Africa?
A damage waiver is included with your car rental. You can add other protection products to reduce your excess.
Explore our car rental locations in South Africa
- Bloemfontein
- Cape Town
- Durban
- East London
- George
- Johannesburg
- Kimberley
- Klerksdorp
- Margate, ZA
- Mbombela
- Midrand
- Mthatha
- Pietermarizburg
- Pinetown
- Polokwane
- Port Elizabeth
- Pretoria
- Richards Bay
- Rustenburg
- Upington
- Vereeniging
- Witbank
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Check out our airport locations in South Africa
- Bloemfontein Airport
- Cape Town Int. Airport
- Durban King Shaka Airport
- East London Airport
- George Airport
- Johannesburg Lanseria Airport
- Johannesburg O.R.Tambo Airport
- Kimberley Airport
- Kruger Mpumalanga Intl Airport
- Margate Airport
- Mthatha Airport
- Pietermaritzburg Airport
- Polokwane Airport
- Port Elizabeth Airport
- Upington Airport
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