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Why and how to rent a car in South Africa

 

In preparation for your trip you may be investigating car rentals South Africa options and wondering what the major benefits will be.  Perhaps the biggest reason to rent a car in South Africa is the freedom it will give you in getting to and from the various locations that you need to get to during your leisure or business trip.  Having to rely on taxi services can be frustrating, especially when you have to wait and the costs really add up.  Renting a car can end up saving you in the long run.  Renting a car can also allow you to deal with last minute decisions such as a change in meeting time or a recommendation from a local about a must see attraction while visiting the area.

 

As you plan for car rentals South Africa, you’ll be pleased to know that you can generally hire or receive a pre-booked vehicle at most major airports.  South Africa has three large international airports that handle a majority of the incoming visitors.  OR Tambo International Airport is located in Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa.  The beautiful Cape Town is a popular destination and visitors to this city land and depart at the Cape Town International Airport.  The third largest airport in South Africa is the King Shaka International Airport in Durban, which was opened in 2010 to help deal with increased traffic from tourism and the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

 

The car rentals South Africa companies operating in each airport varies but the three most popular agencies include First Car Rental, Tempest Car Hire, and Europcar.  Europcar is part of a large international car rental network and uses its expertise from around the world to bring popular models and affordable vehicles.  First Car and Tempest are both South African companies that compete on both price and quality of vehicles.

 

To book your car rental online simply visit www.picketicket.com to compare prices for the destination you are travelling to.  You can also contact them at 0-800-999-332 or send an email to  booking@picketicket.co.za.

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