Car rental in South Africa

Specifics of car rental in South Africa

Low prices. OrangeSmile.com offers car hire service in South Africa on the lowest-rate-guarantee basis, since we work with car suppliers directly. For your search criteria in South Africa, we always select and show the best rental offers.

The car reservation process consists of 3 simple steps: (1) search for available cars for your dates in South Africa; (2) select your car type; and (3) fill in the booking forms. Once the reservation is completed, you will receive a confirmation voucher to your email address. During the booking process, please check your rental conditions.

To pick up your car at the rental point in South Africa, you need to provide our confirmation voucher, your driving license and a valid credit card.

The final payment is normally carried out at the pick-up point. Our car hire points in South Africa accept VISA, MasterCard, etc - please check your rental conditions.

At the pick-up point, please read the handling manual and check the car for present defects. OrangeSmile.com wishes you a pleasant journey to South Africa!

Frequently asked questions on the rental process

The car hire reservation system OrangeSmile.com allows renting a vehicle in South Africa within 10 minutes. Our largest database of car suppliers enables us to provide you a rental car in South Africa at the cheapest rate ever possible. At rental locations in South Africa we offer the following car sizes: mini, compact, economy, standard, premium and luxury. The following car types are available in South Africa: Sedan, Hatchback, Jeep, Cabriolet, Coupe, Minivan and Minibus.

Exploring South Africa with a rented car

The Republic of South Africa offers a variety of entertaining activities to its guests, so there’s no wonder why every year more and more travelers come to visit this wonderful country. Gauteng region is considered the historical center of the country as the colonization of South Africa started from it. Travelers are continuously interested in visiting such cities as Pretoria and Johannesburg, which are already not separated cities anymore and have been united into one big metropolis.

There are several large culture centers here, with Market Feature complex being the most famous one. The complex includes art galleries, theatres and restaurants. Various exhibitions are not rare here, so travelers are welcome to see beautiful pictures and sculptures, and purchase the items they like. The building of the National Library provides space for two interesting museums – the Museum of Geology and the Museum of History. Besides that, travelers are recommended to visit the building of the old post and Oppenheimer Gardens located behind it. This is a beautiful and romantic place that is particularly charming in the evening.

Fans of shopping are very welcome in the city of Durban that is famous for its colorful oriental bazaars. This is a popular upscale resort that attracts visitors with its magnificent beaches and to hotels. The region of Maputaland is a wonderful destination for fans of active rest. This is a piece of untouched nature, where the desert meets impenetrable tropical forests. Safaris in giant dunes can be perfectly mixed with walks in shadowy forests here.

The western part of the country is famous for its nature parks and reserves. Don’t forget to include a visit to such beautiful parks as Madikwe Game Reserve, Faan Meintjies, Botsalano Game Reserve, Park of Reptiles and Animals, Pilanesberg National Park and “Golden Reef” Attraction Park into your excursion program.

Fans of nighttime entertainment will enjoy a short stay in Sun City that is sometimes called “the Las Vegas of South Africa”. Countless casinos, restaurants, bars and other entertainment facilities are open every night. Finally, it’s worth mentioning the beauty of Cape Town, one of the most visited cities in the country. This is a modern metropolis that has managed to keep the unique atmosphere of wild nature.

Read further: Cities and sights of South Africa