* 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. |