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A list of the most popular car hire companies and that of the best car hire companies will look very different so I wont give you a list. 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.

If you are going to need the car for a period of more than two days then you should be able to get a company that should be able to offer you a cover charge for the period than the usual daily rates and charge per extra km. 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 rental company 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.

You should also find out about the terms and conditions of insurance in relation to extra drivers. 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.

Personally I’m of the opinion that car agencies should be able to arrange your other requirements as well. That is book your flights, tours, cruises and so on. Although this will mean you paying more money. A good agency will explan the conditions of your lease to you in detail.

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. Even though I will not list the popular ones I will just mention them quickly The most commonly used agencies in the country are Avis, RAV, Hertz and Budget. If you want to access them and compare them all at once just look up any of these:

• Cheap Car Rentals
• Car Hire Cape Town SA
• Oliver Thambo Airport Car Rental Agents