Car rental in South Africa
South Africa Car Rental Guide
On this page, you will find information about car rental in South Africa. The page will also present an overview of the main car rental and driving restrictions valid in the country.
Rental Restrictions
In order to rent a car in South Africa, you must be at least 21 years old (age may vary by car category and location) and have held your license for at least one year. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge.
Rental cars are not allowed to travel into Angola, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Zaire, Uganda, Kenya, Madagascar, Congo, Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Chad, Gabon, Cameroon, Central African Republic or Nigeria.
Driving Restrictions
In South Africa, traffic is on the left and overtaking on the right. The legal driving age is 18. All passengers are required to use seatbelts at all times. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.5‰ and drunk driving and speeding are heavily fined.
You are not allowed to use your mobile phone while driving.
Parking can be a problem in major cities of South Africa. You are advised to park in a garage.
Speed Limits:
| Area |
Speed |
| City |
60KM/H |
| Highway |
120KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police: 1011
Ambulance: 10222
Fire: 1022
Road Tolls
There are no toll highways in South Africa.
About South Africa
South Africa is an exhilarating and complex country, one of the most geographically varied countries on the continent. There are plains, savannas, mountains and deserts in the country. South Africa provides great opportunities for adventure travel and the main focus is the safari. There are two of the most famous wildlife reserves, many regional parks and reserves in the country.
The capital, Pretoria, is a spacious city with many historic buildings and large parks, including the National Zoological Gardens. Cape Town with its busy nightlife and beautiful surroundings has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
Although South Africa is still trying to define its identity and there are huge inequities between the rich and the poor, it is a remarkable country definitely worth visiting.
Population: 44.8 million
Area: 1,219,090 sq km
Capital City: Pretoria
Language: English, Afrikaans
Time Zone: GMT +2
Monetary unit: South African Rand
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