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Places to start your journey in South Africa

Our top branches in South Africa

4.3
Durban King Shaka Airport
Car Rental Building 2
Durban, 4000
South Africa
3.9
Johannesburg O.R.Tambo Airport
O. R. Tambo Internat. Airport
Johannesburg, 1620
South Africa
4.1
Cape Town Int. Airport
Cape Town Int. Airport
Cape Town, 7525
South Africa
5.0
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Oribi Airport, 1 Phazaryn Road
Pietermaritzburg, 3205
South Africa
1.0
Polokwane Airport
Car Rental Center
Polokwane, 0700
South Africa
3.9
Kruger Mpumalanga Intl Airport
R538
Mbombela (Nelspruit), 1201
South Africa
5.0
Bloemfontein Airport
Bram Fischer Intl. Airport
Bloemfontein, 9301
South Africa
3.0
Upington Airport
Diedericks Road
Upington, 8800
South Africa
2.8
East London (South Africa) AP
66 Settlers Way, Greenfields
East London, 5247
South Africa
3.8
George Airport
Old Grootbrakrivier Road
George, 6530
South Africa
5.0
Johannesburg Lanseria Airport
Cnr R512 & Pelindaba Road
Johannesburg, 1748
South Africa
5.0
Margate Airport
24h Return
Tedder Avenue
Margate, 4275
South Africa
5.0
Mthatha Airport
R61 Road, Mthatha Airport
Mthatha, 5099
South Africa
4.3
Port Elizabeth Airport
No.1 De Haviland Ave, Walmer
Port Elizabeth, 6001
South Africa
4.0
Kimberley Airport
Crompton Patterson Road
Kimberley, 8301
South Africa

Discover South Africa

SIXT Car Rental in South Africa

If you want to have a premium vehicle to explore with, book a car rental in South Africa through SIXT. We have a large and luxurious fleet of vehicles for you to choose from, with models from some of the best manufacturers in the world, including Mercedes-Benz and Land Rover. Our helpful customer service representatives are there to guide you through the rental process and answer any questions you may have. You can rent a car in South Africa from branches throughout the country, with some popular locations being in Cape Town and Johannesburg. A convertible is nice to drive along the coast, while a sedan is convenient if you’ll be staying in a city.

SIXT Services in South Africa

With our array of services, a car rental in South Africa is an easy way for you to explore the country. You’ll find that we have many car categories in our fleet for you to choose from, including sedans, SUVs, pickups, passenger vans, and luxury models. Customize your rental experience by selecting a bookable extra or two, like a navigation system or child seats. Whether you would like a one-day rental or a long-term rental, we have a range of rental periods that fit your schedule.

Best places to visit in South Africa

  • Cape Town: With its beautiful coastal views and scenic landscapes, Cape Town is a must-see during your time in South Africa. Make sure to spend some time along the ocean and pay a visit to the popular V&A Waterfront.
  • Durban: Durban is known for its stunning beaches and for being one of the best surfing spots in the world. It’s also considered to be the curry capital of South Africa, so don’t forget to try this dish during your stay in the city.
  • Johannesburg: Known for being an art and culture hub, Johannesburg is a vibrant city that is also the country’s most populous. With its interesting museums and galleries, you’ll never run out of something to see or do while here.

Summer in South Africa

If you’ll be visiting South Africa during the summer months, you will most likely want to spend your time relaxing at some of the country’s beautiful beaches and soaking up the sun. South Africa is also great for recreational activities, like swimming, surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and boating, as well as hiking and biking. Book a luxury SUV and crank up the air conditioning as you explore.

Customer reviews & feedback

4.1
4.0693245
Based on 290 reviews
from our Customer Excitement Score survey*

What our customers are saying

4.6
Vehicle return
4.5
The way to SIXT
4.4
Vehicle handover
Photo G.
4.0
Affordable rentals!
Boitshoko M.
5.0
Super
daniele c.
5.0
Good staff and quickly release

*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked in South Africa. The score is an average of all customer responses.

Good to know when renting in South Africa

Car rental under 25 in South Africa

You must be at least 23 years old with a valid license held for a minimum of 2 years for all rental categories at SIXT locations in South Africa.

Border restrictions

You can take your SIXT rental into Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland with written permission from the SIXT branch. This may not be possible with all rental categories, and a fee applies depending on which country you are going to and how long you will be there.

Tolls

There are several toll roads in South Africa. All our vehicles have an e-toll device, and you can add E-Toll Service to your rental for more convenience.

We accept all major credit cards, but not prepaid or debit cards. Checks and cash are also not accepted as payment.

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