The most widespread cabriolet models offered for rent in South Africa are: Peugeot 206 Cabriolet and Renault Megane Cabriolet.
At the booking time, please check the rental conditions carefully. Quite often, rental offices in Cape Town require two credit cards to guarantee issuance of a cabrio or a roadster.
We recommend ordering additional no-excess insurance that covers your risk (franchise), since the franchise amount for cabriolets in South Africa is quite high.
Make sure to inspect the rental invoice issued at the office in Cape Town and compare it with the information indicated in your voucher. Sometimes, rental officers make 'unintentional' mistakes in rental invoices.
In parking garage, examine the vehicle for defects and scratches carefully. If you find any of them, check whether they have been specified in your rental document.
When parking a cabriolet in Cape Town, it is recommended to unfold the roof and close windows in order to prevent theft or robbery.
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Help on the rental process
In some cities, drivers are likely to see rather unusual road signs. Signs that indicate the location of streets are painted on curbs, which are located along roads. Local drivers have already become accustomed to such road signs, while foreign guests will certainly consider them very original.
The fine for speeding can be up to 500 rand. The police are allowed to charge penalty for this type of violation right on the spot. If the offender has been caught by a radar or camera, then he will receive the fine receipt in the mail.
When traveling on deserted country roads, it is not recommended to drive at a high speed. The reason is that wild animals are not rare in the countryside. They often go to the road, causing serious accidents.
