The most popular SUV models offered at rental locations in Pretoria are: BMW X3, Toyota Rav4, Hyundai Santa Fe, Daihatsu Terios, Jeep Wrangler, Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 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 Pretoria!
Common questions on rental process
In the region close to Johannesburg, the most dangerous areas for foreign drivers are Alexandra, Soweto and Sebokeng. Foreign drivers should not drive in their territory even in the daytime.
Drivers will often meet locals who offer to help in finding a free parking space. As a rule, these people stand along busy roads in some cities. It is not recommended to use the services of such “parking workers” because there is no guarantee of safety of the car. Simply give them a small tip (1 - 2 rand), thank for the offer and politely refuse.
It is enough to have a driving license of another country for foreign drivers to be allowed to drive in the country, but the license must be translated into English. You must also always have the vehicle certificate and insurance, if any.
