RSA Transport

In order to rent a car in South Africa, you must have a valid international driver's license (although the fit and Russia, where all basic information in English) and have at least five years driving experience. The driver also must be at least 25 years. Cars can be rented directly at any of the nine major airports or through representatives of distribution companies.

South Africa has an excellent infrastructure of roads and travel can deliver a real pleasure, but South Africa - a large country, which is impossible to overtake in one day, so good Plan Your Trip. If you are not accustomed to long to sit behind the wheel, better arrange a breather, because fatigue is one of the main causes of road accidents.

While most national roads are in excellent condition, rural roads may be in quite poor condition.

Maps of roads and information on their status, as well as on possible options for providing overnight Automobile Association of South Africa. Main roads are designated by colors and numbers, rather than proper names, but if there is a good map you have to try very hard to get lost.

Keep in mind that the roads in many rural areas are not fenced, so the road you may encounter dogs, chickens, sheep and even horses or cows, so be careful, especially at night. In some areas the road often crossed by antelope, which is marked by special signs, so in such places is better to slow your speed, especially in the evening.

The most common speed limit is 120 km / h on secondary roads - 100 km / h, but in any case, carefully follow the signs.

Petrol stations are located throughout the country, but sometimes the distance between them can be quite large, so it is best to refuel in advance. Keep in mind that the usual credit cards at petrol stations are not accepted, so bear with them a reasonable amount of cash. All gas stations have served, you do not even need to leave the car, but do not forget to give the staff a tip of $ 2.3 rand.

Most car hire companies have offices at airports and large cities, so take a rental car is not difficult.