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SOUTH AFRICA
CAR HIRE INFORMATION |
COMPREHENSIVE
INSURANCE COVERAGE |
We
offer two insurance packages - Standard cover with an excess
or Supercover with no excess for overseas drivers. With Supercover
insurance, drivers from outside South Africa would therefore
benefit from 100% insurance cover in the event of a vehicle
theft or an accident. No excess is payable. Exclusions include
- windscreen - undercarriage - and tyre damage; theft of radio.
Terms and conditions apply. Details will be supplied with
your contract of rental at time of vehicle collection. A claims
handling fee of R550 is payable. NB.
The driver must have a valid credit card for security purposes.
A passengers credit card is not accepted unless the passenger
is also a driver. |
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OPTIONAL
EXTRAS AVAILABLE |
-
Additional driver
- Baby seat or booster seats
- Drivers under 23 years considered
- Vehicle delivery and collection
- One-way drop-off.
- Cross border authorization.
Please
inform us of any of the above when request South African car
hire. |
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OPTIONAL
EXTRA - GPS NAVIGATION |
GPS
road navigation units are available from Cape Town
airport car hire depot, as well as Johannesburg and
Durban Airports, subject to availability at time of
booking. However, they may be returned to any depot
when you return your hire car. Selftours will pre
book this option if you required but payment can only
be made on delivery of your vehicle and GPS unit.
The rate is currently R69 per day with a refundable
security deposit of R1500.
Most
South Africa car hire companies offer a Road Atlas
free of charge and with Selftours South African Tours
we offers a comprehensive package with Road Atlas
of South Africa as well as directions to each accommodation
establishment that you are booked into. |
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SOUTH
AFRICA DRIVERS LICENSE INFORMATION FOR SOUTH AFRICA |
Drivers
must have a valid driving license, which displays his/her
photograph upon it, or carry your passport with you as positive
identification to verify you as the legal holder of the drivers
license.
Your
license must be printed in English so a local traffic officer
can establish which class of vehicle you are qualified to
drive. If not, either an International license should be
purchased before arrival. The onus is on the driver to prove
that he or she is qualified to drive such a vehicle.
You
MUST carry your driving license on your person at all times
while driving in South Africa.
For
returning South Africans the old green ID drivers license
document is no longer valid & therefore not acceptable.
Please obtain an International drivers license before arrival. |
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VEHICLE
AVAILABILITY |
South
African Car Hire has access to a national car rental fleet
in excess of 8000 new vehicles. However, all vehicles are
subject to availability at time of your booking. With South
Africa becoming an increasingly popular international tourist
destination you are strongly advised to book your vehicle
well in advance, particularly over the popular summer season
September through to April or if you require a large or
a specialized vehicle. Mileage maybe unlimited - but - vehicle
supplies are not unlimited!
Cape
Town Airport car hire depot maintains a large fleet of new
cars to assure you of excellent service and reliability. |
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COUNTRYWIDE
BACK UP-SERVICE |
South
Africa Car Hire operates on a national car rental basis
with depots in most towns across South Africa. All our vehicles
are less than one year old. In the unfortunate event of
an accident or mechanical problem arising, we pride ourselves
on being able to arrange a replacement vehicle within hours.
Planning
assistance:
view
our South African maps
view
our mileage chart |
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CROSS
BORDERS |
Car
Hire in South Africa is restricted to within the borders of
South Africa unless otherwise agreed to by the Hirer. On request
a letter of authorisation will be issued on collection of
your vehicle and cross border fees may apply. |
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COUNTRIES
YOU MAY ENTER |
Most
of our vehicles will be permitted to cross borders into
Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland & Lesotho. Currently we
do not allow vehicles into Zimbabwe.
Mozambique
- special conditions. |
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ONE-WAY
HIRE CAR DROP OFF FEES |
Between
Garden Route to Cape Town - R800
Cape Town to Garden Route - R800
Johannesburg to W Cape / Kwazulu Natal / Mpumalanga
- R800
W Cape / Kwazulu Natal / Mpumalanga to Johannesburg
- R800
Johannesburg to Sun City - R300
Durban to Richards Bay - R300
Delivery
& Collection fee within 25km (o/h R250) (a/h R500)
Delivery & Collection fee GREATER than 25km R10.00
per kilometre |
From
South Africa to -
Namibia
- R4000
Swaziland/Lesotho - R880
Botswana, Gaborone - R2000
Botswana, Maun/Francistown - R3600
Kasane - R2800 |
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Additions,
deliveries, extras, and one way drop of fees are to be used as a guide
and are
subject to change without notice
** All terms and conditions are subject to change without notice ** |