The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in South Africa traditionally include the following vehicles: Renault Scenic, Toyota Camry, Hyundai Elantra, Renault Megane, BMW 3 Series, Toyota Camry and others.
The process of a car reservation on OrangeSmile.com consists of 3 simple steps: (1) search by the dates and pick-up location, (2) car type selection, and (3) booking form completion. After the booking, you will receive a rental voucher at your e-mail address.
Before selecting a specific model to book, check your planned routes. If you are going to drive mostly within the Cape Town borders, choose a car of 'Standard' or 'Compact' types. In case you plan long cross-countries trips or mountain adventures, the more comfortable and powerful 'Fullsize' models would become a better choice.
If you need a car with an automatic gearbox, try to make a reservation at least a few days before the pick-up date, since confirmation of such models in Cape Town might be delayed for a day or two.
Upon the return of your car, carefully check that the total payment amount (invoice) is computed according to the original rental conditions.
We wish you 'smooth', secure and safe roads in Cape Town!
Rental process FAQ
If there is a broken traffic light at a crossroads (such situations are not rare in small towns), the car that reaches the crossroads first has the right to move first.
Black women are often called the most undisciplined drivers on local roads. They rarely accompany their maneuvers with appropriate light signals, so it is better to expect literally anything from them. Experienced drivers are recommended to keep as far as possible from such drivers.
Taxi and bus drivers are another potential source of problem as they are also likely to make very sudden and unexpected maneuvers. Fixed run taxis often exceed the permitted speed and cut in front of other cars.
