The most popular SUV models offered at rental locations in Durban are: Nissan Pathfinder 4WD, Toyota Landcruiser, Daihatsu Terios, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Wrangler, Suzuki Jimny and others.
While selecting your preferred model of an off-road vehicle, please examine the rental conditions. In particular, those requirements that concern credit cards – when it comes to renting an expensive car, sometimes offices in South Africa ask information about two credit cards.
Before signing the contract in the rental office upon arrival, check that the invoice figures match with figures in your voucher.
Once the vehicle is assigned, inspect it carefully before leaving the parking. Crossovers and SUVs are often used in tough road conditions, therefore scratches and other exteriour defects are inevitable. Due to this, it is important to check and specify all existing defects in your rental documents.
If you plan to use an off-road vehicle in the mountains, it is recommended to order snow chains. This will save you from unexpected incidents. Other important equipment in South Africa are mandatory child seats for travellers with children.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe trip and green lights on the roads of Durban!
Common questions on rental process
In South Africa, there is a special rule that concerns the right turn. If there is a flashing arrow at a traffic light, then it is allowed to make a right turn. If the arrow is not flashing, then turning right is permitted only in case there are no cars moving in the opposite direction.
In small crossroads, one can often see the «STOP» sign, under which there is the number "4". This means that all participants of traffic have to stop at the crossroads. The car that first reaches the crossroads has the right to move first as well. Such signs are rather widespread in provincial towns and at intersections of narrow streets.
There is an interesting unspoken rule that concerns overtaking. The car, which has been given way, must certainly thank other road users for that. In order to do this, it is enough to turn on the warning signal for just a couple of seconds. Local drivers often “wink” with beams to say "you’re welcome".
