I will not give you a list of the most popular car hire companies in South Africa because popularity and excellent service are not always synonymous. I will give you information on the kind of service that you should expect from a good rental agency and then you can use that information to pick one that you think meets these qualities.
A good rental agency will offer you a cover charge for periods that are longer than two days instead of the daily rates. A longer lease should qualify for a bigger discount when calculated against the daily rate.
Another thing that you can find out about are the add on features that you might need. A good car hire agency will have roof racks for luggage and maybe sports equipment or extra storage facilities. They should be available if you need them even if they might not be for free.
Find out the requirements of having extra drivers included in the lease agreement. Registering extra drivers means paying an extra fee, but since you are leasing the car for a long period extra drivers should be registered for free.
A good car hire agency should as a matter of routine be able to set you up for the itinerary of your stay. Basically take care of your flight and accomodation requirements as well. This will normally come at an extra cost to you of course. They should be able to tell you clearly the terms and conditions regarding your lease.
I’m particularly referring to the penalty clauses that most agencies tend brush over or briefly mention. You should be clear as to what these are and how they affect you. Did I say I wouldn’t mention the popular ones I was just kidding? The most commonly used agencies in the country are Avis, RAV, Hertz and Budget. I suggest you check out one of the following for a good deal:
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