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Cape Spirit™ gives travellers access to some of the LOWEST HOTTEST Available South African Car Rental rates on the web! SEE OUR SPECIAL UNLIMITED KM SOUTH AFRICA CAR RENTAL RATES AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE. Great rates on Long Term South Africa Car Rental (rentals 4 days and more), Automatic Car Rentals in South Africa, as well as lowest Winter Rates from all major airports! 2010 South Africa World Cup Car Rentals bookings are now open - please note that there will be a shortage of cars over the 2010 Soccer World Cup - reserve your car well in advance. (view match schedule here)
"Not only promises, but; hád unlimited km’s, hád lowest risks, were flexible regarding rental periods and… that all while they wére the best priced!! Thanks for your great service!" - Cor Snieder, Groningen, The Netherlands
"At all times the service was courteous and friendly and I would recommend Cape Spirit to any person wishing to hire a car"- Alex Buchan, Perth, Western Australia
You can book a Car right here from and to any of the following South African airport and non airport locations (our service is NOT limited to the Cape)
If you require the exact location of the branches visit our
Detailed Branch Locations Info Page
VIEW DETAILED FIRST CAR RENTAL / SIXT CAR HIRE BRANCH LIST HERE
SOUTH AFRICA CAR RENTAL REMINDER: CARS GET BOOKED OUT FAST ON THESE DISCOUNTED RATES AND PACKAGE- ENSURE TO BOOK YOUR UNLIMITED KM CAR WELL IN ADVANCE FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASONS, IF YOUR RENTAL IS LONGER THAN 4 DAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, AND FOR THE 2010 WORLD CUP! REMEMBER: YOU WILL ONLY BE BILLED FOR THE CAR RENTAL DURING THE COLLECTION OF THE CAR - BOOK TODAY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT AND TO GET THE LOWEST SA CAR RENTAL RATES! Step 1: What you need to know before you book a Car in South Africa - please read carefully through the info box below as well as the Frequently Asked Questions and Answers page. Cape Spirit™ tells you what others don't - meaning no surprises for you the Renter!
Why choose Cape Spirit and First Car Rental / Sixt South Africa for my SA Car Hire? Why are the rates so low through Cape Spirit? When will I be billed for my South Africa Car Rental? Is my Car Rental booking secure? Where do I collect my Car ? | Cape Spirit is a proud Member of SATSA (and bonded by SATSA), the USA based Africa Travel Association (ATA), the UK based Africa Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA) and Cape Town Tourism, and is the largest car rental agency for First Car Rental / Sixt Western Cape. We provide our Customers with an honest, easy and professional Car rental booking experience. You, our valued Customer is our biggest asset. First Car Rental / Sixt, formerly known as National Alamo South Africa, has an 8 year proven track record and won numerous global car rental awards. Visit our "Why choose First Car Rental / Sixt South Africa" page to learn more about First Car Rental. You can also learn more about Cape Spirit here Because of the large number of South Africa Car rental bookings that Cape Spirit process we are able to offer you discounted South African Car rental rates and package! There is NO hidden cost - all the information to calculate your exact final Car rental price is displayed on this website. Read our Customer Feedback here You will be billed by First Car Rental / Sixt Car Hire (formerly National Alamo South Africa) directly during collection of your vehicle, and not during time of booking. You will however receive instant booking confirmation that a car has been reserved for you. Yes ! Your personal details are secured by THAWTE, a Global Trusted 3rd Party. We do not request your Credit Card number when booking over the Internet. You book directly on First Car Rental's/ Sixt's LIVE system. First Car Rental is owned by the Combined Motor Holdings Group (CMH) - a JSE-listed company with more than 6000 vehicles and annual revenue of R4,4 billion. You will receive directions to and contact detials for the First Car Rental / Sixt South Africa Office just after you have made your booking online. You can also view detailed branch location info here |
| What is Included and Excluded in the Car Rental Rates below? | Included in our great Car Rental packages: Our South Africa Car Hire packages exclude the following standard items: (relevant on all rentals) Our Car Hire packages exclude the following "other / extra" items: (for most rentals this is not relevant) Cape Spirit Customers may reserve a GPS Satellite Navigation unit prior to arrival in South Africa to avoid the disappointment of no units being available due to the high demand. GPS units are available at Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and Port Elizabeth Airports only. The GPS unit may only be collected from and returned to Car Hire branches at these locations. GPS Rental cost is R 59 per day. Refundable GPS Excess deposit is R1500. All Charges exclude 14% VAT. Credit Card and ID / Passport compulsory, minimum age 21 years. If you require a GPS please request this in the "other info" box during the final step of your online reservation with First Car Rental / Sixt through Cape Spirit. |
Is there an Excess and how does the Excess work with Car Rentals?
| There is NO EXCESS DEPOSIT with our Executive Cover option - meaning that your car is fully insured for damage and theft (refer to terms and conditions and exclusions above) (Should you choose the Standard Cover option there is an Excess Deposit of R 6500. This amount will be secured as a deposit on your credit card when collecting the car, and refunded back to you when you return the car in the same condition. The excess is the amount payable in the event of accident or theft) The Standard Cover package has an Excess of R 6500 (liability - your responsibility) in the event of accident or theft. The Executive Cover Package has a Zero Excess (zero liability) meaning your Car is fully insured in the event of accident or theft, if you have acted in good faith and within the SA Laws and Terms and Conditions. With Standard Cover First Car Rental / Sixt Car Hire will authorise an amount of R 6500 on your credit card during collection of the car, and refund this amount back to you when you return the car in the same condition. With Executive cover no excess amount will be authorised over your credit card during collection, as your car is fully insured for theft and damages. |
| Fuel & Windscreen breakage Deposit? | There is a R2000 Fuel & Windscreen damage Deposit (incl VAT). The Deposit is authorised (reserved) over your credit card when collecting the Car and released (refunded) back to you when returning the Car with a full tank of petrol again (you receive a full tank when collecting the car) with no Windscreen damages. |
| Contract fee ? | R 40 per booking (incl VAT) (not per day) |
| What documents are required when I collect the Car ? Credit Card & Drivers License & ID / Passport | You must produce a valid Credit Card (no Debit Cards or cash!) to collect your car. (Visa, Mastercard, Diners, American Express accepted) The Credit Card MUST be in the main Driver's name. No cars will be issued without the Credit Card in the Driver's name. The Driver must hold and present a Valid Drivers License and must be present during the Car Rental collection and return. Driver/s must have obtained their license at least three years prior to renting a vehicle. Driver/s must also present a valid ID or Passport, as well as the booking confirmation that you receive in your email after online reservation. For security reasons, when renting car groups D, E, K, F, J, I, Y and R, we may require additional methods of identification or conduct a security check to the Branch Manager's satisfaction before the special vehicle type is released to the Renter. Please note that although we do not request your Credit Card details during the reservation, it is still compulsory to have a valid Credit Card and present it to the Car rental office during the collection of your car. No cash or debit cards including Maestro and Electron debit cards are accepted. International Customers: You will be required to apply for an International Drivers license if your Drivers License is not in English. All other requirements and terms and conditions remain the same. Please take your Original Drivers License together with your International Drivers license to South Africa. If your drivers license is in English you do not have to apply for an International Drivers license. |
| Other Important Info | Please note: Windscreen Breakage, Water-, Undercarrage-, Tire-, Rim- and Hubcap Damage is NOT covered. (this is standard for SA Car Rental companies - If you like to insure windows, tyres, and under-carriage damages as well as car hire excesses worldwide, visit our preferred Supplier Insurance4carhire for annual cover, or Dailyexcess for daily cover.) Please note that you book a specific car group and can receive any car within the group that you have booked. You can view the different car groups and cars within each group here.You can type your car preference in the “Other Info” box when making a booking, however First Car Rental / Sixt Car Hire cannot guarantee that you will receive your preferred car and it can be any car within your selected group. If you plan to hire more than one car at the same time please contact Cape Spirit before making your booking. A one way fee may apply if you collect and deliver the car at different locations - this additional fee will be displayed during online reservations. If you require a towbar / trailer please contact Cape Spirit before you make your booking. If you plan to travel over the South African borders please contact Cape Spirit before making your booking. The following vehicles are not permitted to cross any borders: Groups E, Z, K, F, I, Y & R (Except Swaziland and Lesotho). For all other groups a refundable Cross Border Excess Deposit of R 6 500 (Executive Cover) or R 13 000 (Standard Cover) will apply when crossing the borders. |
| Where do I Amend or Cancel a Car Rental booking ? | Please remember to amend or cancel your booking if your travel arrangements have changed Amend or Cancel an existing booking here - click on the Amend/Cancel button top right - No Amendment or Cancellation fees |
Step 2: You are now ready to Book your Car securely online or view our cheap South Africa Car Rental rates. Please note that you book a specific car group and can receive any car within the group that you have booked View the different car groups and cars within each group here
Car Group / similar | Cheap South Africa Car Rental Rates - Book online for best ratesBook now, only pay when collecting your Car!Executive Cover is EXCLUSIVELY for International Visitors* to South Africa and South Africans living overseas*! * For Executive Cover: Renters must produce an International Arrivals Air Ticket, OR International Passport / International Work Permit, OR International Drivers License when collecting the car to take advantage of Cape Spirit's offers. South Africans living overseas who can produce one of these international documents may choose Executive Cover as well. Anyone holding an Overseas Passport may choose Executive Cover. For Standard Cover: Anyone may book Standard Cover, no exceptions |
Opel Corsa Lite rental or similar | Between R185 and R256 per day VAT inclusive (different rates apply for 2010 rentals - proceed to car rental booking to view) Book below to secure your rental rate now! INCLUDED IN OUR RATES: Unlimited KM, VAT, Airport Surcharge, Tourism Levy, Theft Lost Waiver, Collision Damage Waiver & 24 hour roadside assistance included in executive cover price! Refundable Excess Deposit authorised over Credit Card when collecting the car: 0 for Option 2 (Executive Cover), R6500 for Option 1 (Standard Cover) - choose during reservation Refundable Fuel & Windscreen Deposit authorised over Credit card when collecting the car - R 2000 |
VW Golf Chico rental or similar | Between R193 and R266 per day VAT inclusive (different rates apply for 2010 rentals - proceed to car rental booking to view) Book below to secure your rental rate now! INCLUDED IN OUR RATES:Unlimited KM, VAT, Airport Surcharge, Tourism Levy, Theft Lost Waiver, Collision Damage Waiver & 24 hour roadside assistance included in our executive cover price! Refundable Excess Deposit authorised over Credit Card when collecting the car: 0 for Option 2 (Executive Cover), R6500 for Option 1 (Standard Cover) - choose during reservationRefundable Fuel & Windscreen Deposit authorised over Credit card when collecting the car - R 2000 |
1.4 L Manual Petrol Radio CD Air Con Power Steering 5 Doors 2 adults, 2 children | Between R218 and R320 per day VAT inclusive (different rates apply for 2010 rentals - proceed to car rental booking to view) Book below to secure your rental rate now! INCLUDED IN OUR RATES:Unlimited KM, VAT, Airport Surcharge, Tourism Levy, Theft Lost Waiver, Collision Damage Waiver & 24 hour roadside assistance included in our executive cover price! Refundable Excess Deposit authorised over Credit Card when collecting the car: 0 for Option 2 (Executive Cover), R6500 for Option 1 (Standard Cover) - choose during reservationRefundable Fuel & Windscreen Deposit authorised over Credit card when collecting the car - R 2000 |
Nissan Tiida rental or similar | Between R252 and R352 per day VAT inclusive (different rates apply for 2010 rentals - proceed to car rental booking to view) Book below to secure your rental rate now! INCLUDED IN OUR RATES:Unlimited KM, VAT, Airport Surcharge, Tourism Levy, Theft Lost Waiver, Collision Damage Waiver & 24 hour roadside assistance included in our executive cover price! Refundable Excess Deposit authorised over Credit Card when collecting the car: 0 for Option 2 (Executive Cover), R6500 for Option 1 (Standard Cover) - choose during reservationRefundable Fuel & Windscreen Deposit authorised over Credit card when collecting the car - R 2000 |
| Honda Accord rental or similar (Group Z) Car Rental SA Only - No Cross Border. (Except Swaziland and Lesotho) Visit Europcar who allows cross borders into some countries. 2.4 L Automatic Petrol Aircon Power Steering Dual Airbags Radio CD 4 adults, 1 child Read our Satisfied Customer Feedback here ![]() | Between R542 and R788 per day VAT inclusive (different rates apply for 2010 rentals - proceed to car rental booking to view) Book below to secure your rental rate now! INCLUDED IN OUR RATES:Unlimited KM, VAT, Airport Surcharge, Tourism Levy, Theft Lost Waiver, Collision Damage Waiver & 24 hour roadside assistance included in our executive cover price! Refundable Excess Deposit authorised over Credit Card when collecting the car: 0 for Option 2 (Executive Cover), R6500 for Option 1 (Standard Cover) - choose during reservationRefundable Fuel & Windscreen Deposit authorised over Credit card when collecting the car - R 2000 |
1.6 L Automatic Petrol Aircon Power Steering Driver Airbag Radio CD 4 adults, 1 child | Between R315 and R447 per day VAT inclusive (different rates apply for 2010 rentals - proceed to car rental booking to view) Book below to secure your rental rate now! INCLUDED IN OUR RATES:Unlimited KM, VAT, Airport Surcharge, Tourism Levy, Theft Lost Waiver, Collision Damage Waiver & 24 hour roadside assistance included in our executive cover price! Refundable Excess Deposit authorised over Credit Card when collecting the car: 0 for Option 2 (Executive Cover), R6500 for Option 1 (Standard Cover) - choose during reservationRefundable Fuel & Windscreen Deposit authorised over Credit card when collecting the car - R 2000 |
Ford Focus rental or similar 2.0 L Automatic Petrol | Between R408 and R568 per day VAT inclusive (different rates apply for 2010 rentals - proceed to car rental booking to view) Book below to secure your rental rate now! INCLUDED IN OUR RATES:Unlimited KM, VAT, Airport Surcharge, Tourism Levy, Theft Lost Waiver, Collision Damage Waiver & 24 hour roadside assistance included in our executive cover price! Refundable Excess Deposit authorised over Credit Card when collecting the car: 0 for Option 2 (Executive Cover), R6500 for Option 1 (Standard Cover) - choose during reservation |
Opel Zafira / Mazda 5 / Honda FRV / Fiat Multipla rental or similar | Between R552 and R775 per day VAT inclusive (different rates apply for 2010 rentals - proceed to car rental booking to view) Book below to secure your rental rate now! INCLUDED IN OUR RATES:Unlimited KM, VAT, Airport Surcharge, Tourism Levy, Theft Lost Waiver, Collision Damage Waiver & 24 hour roadside assistance included in our executive cover price! Refundable Excess Deposit authorised over Credit Card when collecting the car: 0 for Option 2 (Executive Cover), R6500 for Option 1 (Standard Cover) - choose during reservation |
BMW 320i rental or similar | Between R542 and R1065 per day VAT inclusive (different rates apply for 2010 rentals - proceed to car rental booking to view) Book below to secure your rental rate now! INCLUDED IN OUR RATES:Unlimited KM, VAT, Airport Surcharge, Tourism Levy, Theft Lost Waiver, Collision Damage Waiver & 24 hour roadside assistance included in our executive cover price! Refundable Excess Deposit authorised over Credit Card when collecting the car: 0 for Option 2 (Executive Cover), R6500 for Option 1 (Standard Cover) - choose during reservationRefundable Fuel & Windscreen Deposit authorised over Credit card when collecting the car - R 2000 |
Nissan X-Trail / Honda CRV rental or similar (Group F) Car Rental | Between R740 and R1039 per day VAT inclusive (different rates apply for 2010 rentals - proceed to car rental booking to view) Book below to secure your rental rate now! INCLUDED IN OUR RATES: Unlimited KM, VAT, Airport Surcharge, Tourism Levy, Theft Lost Waiver, Collision Damage Waiver & 24 hour roadside assistance included in our executive cover price! Refundable Excess Deposit authorised over Credit Card when collecting the car: 0 for Option 2 (Executive Cover), R6500 for Option 1 (Standard Cover) - choose during reservation |
Mercedes C-Class | Between R653 and R1118 per day VAT inclusive (different rates apply for 2010 rentals - proceed to car rental booking to view) Book below to secure your rental rate now! INCLUDED IN OUR RATES:Unlimited KM, VAT, Airport Surcharge, Tourism Levy, Theft Lost Waiver, Collision Damage Waiver & 24 hour roadside assistance included in our executive cover price! Refundable Excess Deposit authorised over Credit Card when collecting the car: 0 for Option 2 (Executive Cover), R6500 for Option 1 (Standard Cover) - choose during reservation |
Mercedes Vito 8 Seater / VW Kombi TDI 8 Seater / Nissan Primastar 8 Seater rental or similar | Between R1029 and R1688 per day VAT inclusive (different rates apply for 2010 rentals - proceed to car rental booking to view) Book below to secure your rental rate now! INCLUDED IN OUR RATES:Unlimited KM, VAT, Airport Surcharge, Tourism Levy, Theft Lost Waiver, Collision Damage Waiver & 24 hour roadside assistance included in our executive cover price! Refundable Excess Deposit authorised over Credit Card when collecting the car: 0 for Option 2 (Executive Cover), R6500 for Option 1 (Standard Cover) - choose during reservationRefundable Fuel & Windscreen Deposit authorised over Credit card when collecting the car - R 2000 |
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