Welcome to Car Hire South Africa's Blog

Exploring South Africa's Wine Country With A Rental Car Are you ready to embark on a journey through South Africa's renowned wine country? Look no further than renting a car to fully immerse yourself in all that this beautiful region has to offer. With stunning...

Navigating South Africa's Major Cities In A Rental Car: 10 Tips For First-Time Visitors avigating South Africa's major cities in a rental car can be as daunting as rowing against a strong current. The busy streets are like bustling anthills, with vehicles of all...

Affordable Car Rentals In South Africa: Tips For Budget Travelers Are you planning a trip to South Africa but worried about the expenses? Well, worry not! With affordable car rentals in South Africa, budget travelers can explore this beautiful country without breaking...

The Ultimate Guide To Renting A Car In Cape Town   Renting a car in Cape Town is becoming an increasingly popular choice for those looking to explore the city and its surrounding areas. In fact, data from 2018 shows that over 70% of tourists visiting South Africa...

Renting a car in South Africa can be an exciting and convenient way to explore the country. Whether you're looking for a luxurious ride or an affordable option, there are plenty of options available. In this guide, we'll provide you with everything you need to know...

10 Top Tips for Renting a Car for The First Time When you take the cost of flights into consideration nowadays, plus the economic benefits of driving a new car, high fuel prices don’t seem so bad after all. Especially if you keep your travels closer to home. If...

Work your way up the Cape West Coast with Car Hire South Africa The West Coast Biodiversity Corridor is one of South Africa’s most unique and naturally abundant areas, boasting a huge variety of wildlife and marine life and regarded as an Important Bird Area....

Think First and Avoid Airport Chaos High demand and fewer available seats add an extra dimension of planning to any holiday plans this year. Add to that the unpredictable aspects associated with airports, like lost luggage, flight delays, and crowds, and you...

Escape into the Wild on a Kruger National Park 4x4 Eco Trail While there’s no shortage of 4x4 opportunities in South Africa, nothing beats a bumble around the bush on an action-packed off-road vacation. So, if you’d like to indulge your inner African explorer,...

Tripping Along the Wild Coast with Car Hire in South Africa The Wild Coast meanders in a thick green and golden swathe from East London to Port St Johns along the South African Coast. It’s one of those rare places where you can truly escape from the fetters of...

  Explore the Coolest Winter Road Trips with Car Hire in South Africa In South Africa, winter is no time to wind down your travel aspirations. Rather, it’s time to try something different. Whether you love the cold, prefer a warmer climate, or want to chill...

Best rental car for your South African Road Trip   The Types of Rental Cars to Consider for Your Road Trip If you’ve decided to embark on a long-awaited road trip to one of South Africa’s top destinations, you want to travel in a style that suits your...

Top Tips for Choosing Long Weekend Car Hire A long weekend away is often just what we need to reboot between holiday seasons. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of opportunities for those in South Africa. The secret to maximising your time away is to fly to your...

Give Yourself a Break from Fuel Price Increases with a Rental Car It turns out nowadays there are three certainties in life i.e., death, taxes, and fuel prices. Another certainty is that everyone needs a break - right now, and ever-escalating fuel costs can...

Should You Fly or Hire a Car in South Africa? Are you planning a holiday as travel restrictions finally ease up? Chances are you’re counting every penny and contemplating boundless logistical issues as you plan this long-awaited escape. Nowadays, travel costs...