South African Car Rental

Car Rental South Africa
Due to a lack of reliable public transport in South Africa over most provinces, car rental is one of the only forms of transport available to tourists in South Africa. However because there are so many different car hire companies in South Africa finding a reliable and safe car rental company can be a daunting task. 

Therefore LIHSA has teamed up with Europcar, voted as the world's best car rental company by the readers of the prestigious Conde Naste Traeller Magazine for its high standard of quality of customer service, reliability of vehicles and environmental concern.

For these reasons we firmly believe that there is no other car rental company in South Africa that is poised in such a perfect position to accommodate all your self-drive requirements.
Europcar rental

Car rental
Euopcar provides each client with the option of a mobile phone and a comprehensive Europcar Passport which includes The Travellers Companion" offering additional client benefits such as low international calls, free incoming calls, peace of mind of always being in touch and 24 hour customer care.

 

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Usefull information about car rental and driving in South Africa

GOVERNMENT TAX

Tax is included in the rates but may be subject to change in accordance with Government Legislation in which case rates will be adjusted accordingly.
   
SAFETY TIPS

Always park in a safe designated area
Ensure that the doors and boot are locked when the vehicle is left unattended
Do not hand the vehicle keys over to anybody apart from a Europcar representative
Keep all doors locked whilst driving
Do not leave valuable in the vehicle
   
SAFETY TIPS


Always park in a safe designated area
Ensure that the doors and boot are locked when the vehicle is left unattended
Do not hand the vehicle keys over to anybody apart from a Europcar representative
Keep all doors locked whilst driving
Do not leave valuable in the vehicle
   
TOLL ROADS - SOUTH AFRICA

Toll costs range from R20.00 - R40.00
Visitors must ensure that they have South African currency available as toll roads are found most on the major routes
   
CROSS BORDER TRAVELLING


A letter of authorisation must be requested at the time of the reservation for all cross border travelling
Europcar will not be held responsible if a client is refused entry into another country.
Specific cross border information can be obtained from Europcar
Please note that Namibia have foreign exchange offices where clients can exchange South Africa rands or Namibian dollars to Botswana pula.
All vehicles entering Namibia will have to pay a Cross Border Charge. A Cross Border Certificate will be issued by the Namibian authorities
All cross border documentation is to be left in the glove compartment or handed to a Europcar representative
A penalty fee of up to R5000 may be levied if the documentation is no produced / found.
   
 
MOBILE PHONES

Europcar offer the only "free" mobile phone rental service in South Africa. This comprehensive and convenient free mobile Phone Rental Service is operated by Cell C Rental - a young and innovative company - a proudly South African product. Europcar clients will have the first 60 seconds of the first call made, free, in order to contact friends and family at home. Minimum rental - 3 consecutive days 

If you have any concerns or questions regarding car rental in South Africa please feel free to contact one of our consultants via the supplied contact details and they will gladly assist you.

 
 
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- Tel: +27 33 2666 966
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