Insurance, recommended models, special rates and more Last updated: Wednesday, 24 July 2024 Renting a car can come with a cloud of uncertainties. Who should I hire from; which car is safest, comfortable, yet affordable; what type of insurance am I covered for; will I get charged if I scratch a car; can I cross the border with my rental; when’s the cheapest time to hire a car..
. We sat down with AroundAboutCars, a car hire company who’s been in the business for over 30 years, to get answers to the most common car hire questions. They offer unlimited kilometres, fully-inclusive rates with no hidden costs, and have over 40 affiliated branches nationwide.
1. WHICH MODELS ARE THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY? Rentals are charged in periods of 24 hours from the date and time of checkout. A 24 hour (one day) minimum charge applies.
Raymond Selokela, co-owner and operations director at AroundAboutCars, recommends Group Bs (from R500 for tourists and R700 for locals, per day). These seat up to five people and include all medium hatchbacks like Polo Vivos and Suzuki Swifts. “A small car like a VW Polo is great for getting around the city and makes parking easier,” says Raymond.
Family vehicles like a Toyota Corolla Quest and Yaris are ideal for their spaciousness and the 1.4l to 1.6l engines means petrol isn’t too pricey.
It costs between R600 and R1 000 per day. For extended family or lots of luggage, cars like a Toyota Rumion or Suzuki Ertiga (from R828 per day) are ideal. They all.