The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Cape Town are: Kia Picanto, Toyota Aygo, Hyundai i10, Chevrolet Matiz, Perodua Myvi Kelisa, Toyota Yaris and others.
When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in South Africa vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.
If your routes in South Africa are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.
At the rental office in Cape Town, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.
Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe and great trip to Cape Town!
Detailed FAQ on the rental process
If you need to travel in the evening, you should follow a number of precautions. Having got into the car, you should immediately lock all the doors and raise the glass in the windows. Do not close the windows completely. It is better to leave them a couple of centimeters open as this way the glass will be much harder to break than when fully closed.
Tourists, who plan to make long distance rides, are recommended to get a tire pumping spray can. The reason is that it is not safe to repair wheels on the road.
Local burglars often scatter sharp objects on deserted roads, hoping to "entrap" foreigners. If you were unlucky enough to puncture the tire, you should drive from that place as far as possible, quickly pump up the flat tire with the spray can and move on.
