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Car hire in South Africa with SIXT
Car hire in South Africa is essential if you want to visit the best tourist attractions in a country five times the size of the UK, with thousands of miles separating the major cities. Thankfully SIXT has it all covered, with branches in different provinces and major cities like Johannesburg, Cape Town and Pretoria. We offer affordable luxury: first-class vehicles at economy prices, with each on average only three months old. We have models appropriate for this expansive country – from a tough 4x4 to a city saloon, and everything in-between. Our dedicated team are on hand and all speak English to help you any time along the way.
SIXT services in South Africa
Our car hire in South Africa is tailored to the country’s long distances, and we offer long-term rental or weekly rental, as well as daily offers perfect for business trips. When it comes to choosing a model, we have all you need, from versatile MPVs that can take you from the city streets to the many nature reserves, convertibles in which to soak up the glorious summer weather and minibuses for larger groups. Some of the city streets can get quite congested – for that we have compact and economy models. A sat nav is useful in SA, available as an extra, along with other accessories like child seats.
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Good to know when renting in South Africa
Payment Methods
Credit cards are accepted from leading companies, e.g. American Express, Mastercard etc., however, cash, cheques and debit cards are not.
Driving Tips
Always drive on the left, some major roads will only have to lanes for long stretches, make sure it is safe to pass slower vehicles in front of you, and move aside for those behind.
Licence Requirements
You do not need an International Driving Permit if the licence is valid and in English, non-English licences must have an accurate translation with the original.
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Customer reviews & feedback
Dominic N.
(4.0)
Friendly and efficient staff.
Thomas A.
(4.0)
The place is now called first rent a car. Pretty hard to find, since it's not really the right adress. Otherwise everything went as planned and service was good
Boitshoko M.
(5.0)
Super
Helen B.
(4.0)
Efficient carhiring
daniele c.
(5.0)
Good staff and quickly release
Nokulunga N.
(5.0)
Love love love
Beat K.
(5.0)
perfect service although we reserved the car at the worng place (city instaed of airport). Very good running car (VW Van).
Caleb L.
(4.0)
From start to finish, great experience. I didn't know about tolls, or the administrative fee, but that's my only gripe so far.
Jan C.
(5.0)
Great service in cape town
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FAQs about car hire in South Africa
Crossing Borders
Currently you are not able to cross into these countries with a rental car: Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland. Always enquire ahead if you plan to cross borders in Africa.
Flexible Hiring Options
Cancellation is free and easy, simply select ‘pay later’ while booking, then you can pay on arrival and cancel any time up to the booking day.
Under 25 Car Hire
In South Africa the minimum age for car hire is 23 years old; you must hold a valid licence for at least two years though, and the selection of cars may be limited.
What's the minimum age to hire a car in South Africa?
To rent a car with SIXT at South Africa you need to be at least 23 with a valid license. Some car categories have a higher minimum rental age, and an underage driver fee may apply.
Can I modify, extend, or cancel my reservation?
At SIXT you can either pay online or when you pick up your car in South Africa.
What documents do I need to hire a car in South Africa?
You need a valid driver’s license held for at least 1 year, depending on the car category. You might also need an International Driving Permit or official translation of the license.
Can I book a long-term car rental in South Africa?
Whether you’re planning to stay in South Africa or travel beyond, it’s easy to reserve a long-term rental. Enter your trip dates and pick-up/drop-off locations and we’ll find you affordable long-term car rental deals.
Do I need to purchase insurance or protection packages with my rental in South Africa?
A damage waiver is included with your car hire. You can add other protection products to reduce your excess.
Explore our car hire locations in South Africa
- Bloemfontein
- Cape Town
- Durban
- East London
- George
- Johannesburg
- Kimberley
- Klerksdorp
- Margate, ZA
- Mbombela
- Midrand
- Mthatha
- Pietermarizburg
- Pinetown
- Polokwane
- Port Elizabeth
- Pretoria
- Richards Bay
- Rustenburg
- Upington
- Vereeniging
- Witbank
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Check out our airport locations in South Africa
- Bloemfontein Airport
- Cape Town Airport
- Durban King Shaka Airport
- East London Airport
- George Airport
- Johannesburg Lanseria Airport
- Johannesburg O.R.Tambo Airport
- Kimberley Airport
- Kruger Mpumalanga Intl Airport
- Margate Airport
- Mthatha Airport
- Pietermaritzburg Airport
- Polokwane Airport
- Port Elizabeth Airport
- Upington Airport
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