Car Hire
A rental car gives you the added freedom to explore South Africa at your own pace. Driving conditions are generally excellent and South Africans drive on the left as we do. Roads are wide and well maintained and, once outside the cities, you’re likely to have the road to yourself.
Freedom Africa has teamed up with Europcar, who have an excellent reputation for quality and value, to bring you a great choice of cars and locations throughout South Africa. You can even pick up your car in one city and drop it off in another and all our cars in are fully air conditioned for your comfort.
Best choice Car Rental - at low prices
Unlimited kilometres and flexible 1-way hires
All our car rentals include unlimited kilometres with flexible 1-way hire options between most South African towns and cities.
Air conditioned
Rental cars are latest model with radio/CD player and air conditioning for comfortable, enjoyable driving.
2-6 | 7-13 Days | 14-20 Days | Add to Planner |
| Group T - Economy | 25 | 24 | 22 | |||
| Hyundai Atos 1.3 manual – 5 door Read more |
| Group B - Compact | 28 | 26 | 24 | |||
| Hyundai i20 hatch 1.4 manual – 5 door Read more |
| Group D - Compact | 36 | 34 | 31 | |||
| Chevrolet Aveo 1.6 automatic – 4 door Read more |
| Group F - Standard | 42 | 40 | 36 | |||
| Chevrolet Cruz 2.0 automatic – 4 door Read more |
| Group H - Full Size | 103 | 98 | 89 | |||
| BMW 320 2.0 automatic – 4 door Read more |
| Group E - People Carrier | 105 | 99 | 91 | |||
| Hyundai H1 2.7 manual - 5 door Read more |
| Group P - Small 2WD | 49 | 47 | 43 | |||
| Daihatsu Terios 1.6 manual - 5 door Read more |
| Group S - Medium 2WD | 65 | 62 | 56 | |||
| Hyundai ix35 2.0 manual – 5 door Read more |
For rentals over 30 days please ask your consultant for special prices
Important Information
Our prices include: Unlimited kilometres, vehicle theft and collision damage insurance and third party liability (nil excess).
Not included in the prices: Delivery (ZAR 250) and one way fees, tyre, wheel, windscreen and underbody or water damage, fuel and optional extras such as baby seats and booster seats. All extras are payable locally.
Car types are subject to availability, Europcar reserves the right to substitute any model with a similar model if necessary.
Terms and Conditions
Driver Qualifications; Drivers must be a minimum of 23 years of age and have held a valid driving licence for at least one year. Additional drivers are charged at ZAR 230 per driver, per rental. Drivers under the age of 23 must have held a licence for at least 2 years; young driver surcharge of ZAR 180 charged per driver, per day.
The Rental: When taking delivery of your car, you will be asked to sign Europcar’s standard terms and conditions of hire making the rental subject to a direct contract between each driver and the car hire company. A credit card bond will be taken to cover additional costs such as fuel, damage and optional services.
Restrictions and one way rentals: One way drop off fees apply to any drop off which is more than 150 kms from the pick up location, this is a standard charge for all of South Africa at a cost of ZAR 600 which is payable locally. Between George, Plettenberg Bay and Kynsna a cost of ZAR 160 applies. One way rentals between South Africa and other countries are not permitted. One way drop off fees in Namibia from N$1800 depending on drop off location.
Satellite Navigation
To help you find your way around South Africa, Europcar offers satellite navigation from ZAR 79 per day at all its city locations. Sat. Nav. must be requested at the time of booking and should be paid for locally.
