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* Car Rental Guide

Car rental guide with tips and guidelines for online car rental bookings in Southern Africa.

Before you book your vehicle:
- Ensure the vehicle chosen is adequate for your needs
- Read the Terms & Conditions carefully

Before you leave on your trip ensure you have the following:
- Car Hire Voucher
- Valid Driving License
- Visa or MasterCard Credit Card (and adequate limit on your card as the local supplier   will require a security deposit to be left for the vehicle. This amount (normally equal to   Excess + Fuel + VAT) will be blocked on the primary drivers credit card (cash deposits   and debit cards are rarely accepted).

At the Rental Car Agent:
- Produce your voucher, credit card & driving license.
- Read the rental agreement - specifically all insurance details including any additional   insurances agreed and paid for at the desk.

Before you depart on your journey:
- Check the car for damage
- Ensure that all additional equipment requested is included
- Know the route of your journey

When returning the vehicle:
- Check for damage
- Get the rental agreement signed off by the supplier representative.


See also our section on Top Car Rental Questions & videos on Car Hire Explained.
 
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