Cape Spirit™ gives travellers access to some of the LOWEST Available South African Car Rental rates on the web! Cape
Spirit™ is the preferred website for travellers looking for cheap
unlimited
mileage South Africa car hire and great Customer service for over 5
years, and you can save on your car hire cost and have peace of mind too
by
booking through us!
SOUTH AFRICA CAR RENTAL REMINDER: CARS GET BOOKED OUT FAST ON THESE ALL INCLUSIVE CAR HIRE PACKAGES- ENSURE TO BOOK YOUR CAR WELL IN ADVANCE FOR THE 2011 HOLIDAY SEASONS, AND IF YOUR CAR RENTAL IS LONGER THAN 4 DAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
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.
Why choose Cape Spirit™ and First Car Rental 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), ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents - USA
Based), Cape Town Tourism, and is the largest car rental agency for
First Car Rental Western Cape. We provide our Customers with an
honest, easy and professional Car rental booking experience. You, our
valued Customer is our biggest asset. Cape Spirit™ is the preferred
website for travellers looking for cheap unlimited mileage South Africa
car hire and great Customer service for over 5 years, and you can save
on your car hire cost and have peace of mind too by booking through us.
First Car Rental has a 10 year proven track record and won
numerous global car rental awards. Visit our "Why choose First Car Rental?" 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 great all inclusive packages! 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 can choose to pay only upon vehicle collection (i.e. no prepayment required - this is the recommended option), OR immediately during online reservation / time of booking (full prepayment). You will be billed by First Car Rental. There is no difference in the rental amount if you choose to pay on arrival or during time of booking. Please note that all Western Cape and Eastern Cape Car Hire between 15 Dec and 3 Jan, requires full prepayment to confirm your reservation. Full prepayment may also be required for some high season periods in other locations. Payment option 1 (Pay when I collect the vehicle - we recommend that you choose this option): If you choose to pay only upon vehicle collection (and not during time of booking), you will receive instant booking confirmation that a car has been reserved for you. You can rest assure that a car will be available for you on arrival at the Car Rental office once you have received your Reservation voucher into your email. You will pay for your rental upon vehicle collection at the Rental office. (Please choose payment option 1 for all Long term rentals longer than 30 days. If you choose this payment option, long term car rentals get billed on a monthly basis over your credit card, and not the full amount at once.) Please note that all Western Cape and Eastern Cape Car Hire between 15 Dec and 3 Jan, requires full prepayment to confirm your reservation. Full prepayment may also be required for some high season periods in other locations. Payment option 2 (Pay now online with a credit card): If you choose to pay for your car rental during the time of booking (prepayment), please note that the pre-paid amount is non-refundable (When amending to a lower amount, or if entire booking is cancelled, before or after vehicle collection.) If you choose to make prepayment during online reservation, please note that the Main driver still requires a credit card in his/her name upon vehicle collection for deposit authorisation and security purposes. Please also note that the prepaid amount relates to your rental amount only, and does not include extras like the R45 contract fee, one way fee, additional drivers, baby seats, young driver surcharge, collection fees, cross border fees and other extra items (mostly not applicable) - this will be charged on your credit card when you return the car to the rental office. Yes ! Your personal details are secured by THAWTE, a Global Trusted 3rd Party. You book directly on First Car Rental'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 details for the specific First Car Rental South Africa Branch in the booking confirmation that gets emailed to you just after online reservation. You can also view detailed branch location info here |
| What is Included and Excluded in your Car Rental Rates / Packages? | Included in our Car Rental packages: *Please note that all Western Cape and Eastern Cape Car Hire between 15 Dec and 3 Jan, requires full prepayment to confirm your reservation. Full prepayment may also be required for some high season periods in other locations 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 4
locations. GPS Rental cost is R 59 per day. Refundable GPS Excess
deposit is R1500. All GPS 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 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) (please note that executive cover is not available for weekend-only rentals) (Should you choose the Standard Cover option there is an Excess Deposit of R 7000. If you choose Super Cover the Excess Deposit is R 4000. This amount will be secured (authorised/hold) as a deposit on your credit card when collecting the car, and refunded back to you (released back onto your credit card) when you return the car in the same condition. The excess is the maximum amount payable in the event of accident, damage or theft - please refer to terms and conditions and inclusions / exclusions) Please note that the excess amount is only authorised over your credit card and not charged, so no interest occurs on this hold on your card. The Standard Cover package has an Excess of R 7000 (liability - your maximum responsibility) in the event of accident, damage or theft. The Super Cover package has an Excess of R 4000 (liability - your maximum responsibility) in the event of accident, damage or theft. The Executive Cover Package has a Zero Excess (zero liability) meaning your Car is fully insured in the event of accident, damage or theft, if you have acted in good faith and within the SA Laws and Terms and Conditions. (please note that executive cover is not available for weekend-only rentals) With Standard Cover First Car Rental will authorise an excess deposit amount of R 7000 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 Super Cover First Car Rental will authorise an excess deposit amount of R 4000 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 of the car, as your car is fully insured for theft and damages. (please note that executive cover is not available for weekend-only rentals) |
| Fuel & Windscreen breakage Deposit? | There
is a R2000 Fuel & Windscreen damage Deposit (incl VAT) for all rental packages (executive, super and standard).The Deposit
is authorised (reserved) over the Main Driver's credit card when collecting the Car
and released (refunded) back to the Main Driver's credit card when returning the Car with a full
tank of petrol again (you receive a full tank when collecting the car)
and with no Windscreen damages. |
| Contract fee ? | R 45 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 embossed Credit Card (credit card with raised number digits) (no Debit Cards or cash accepted!) to collect your car. (Visa, Mastercard, Diners Card, American Express accepted - local and international credit cards welcome) The Credit Card MUST be
in the Main Driver's name (i.e. the main driver's name must appear on
the credit card). No cars will be issued without the Credit Card in the
Main 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 also present a valid ID or Passport, as well as the booking
confirmation that you receive into your email after online reservation. Driver/s must have legally driven in their home country for at least three years prior to renting a vehicle. (Please note that the Main Driver's Passport /ID and Driver’s licence must be issued by the same country.) Please note that whether you have made prepayment or not for your car rental, it is still compulsory to have a valid embossed Credit Card (credit card with raised number digits) in the name of the Main Driver 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. (South African credit card holders: please note that budget facility transactions are not allowed - only straight transactions) International Customers:You will be required to apply for an International Drivers license (in English) if your Drivers License is not in English. Alternatively you can also get an English translation from your Traffic Department in your home country (on the Traffic Department's official letterhead / stamped / certified by your Traffic Department) 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 OR your Original Drivers License together with the Official English translation from your local Traffic Department to South Africa. If your drivers license is in English you do not have to apply for an International Drivers license or translation. Just bring your valid English drivers license with you. |
| Other Important Info | Please note that First car rental's waiver does not cover travelling on gravel roads. If you plan to travel on gravel roads, please book with Europcar here Please note: Windscreen Breakage, Glass, Mirrors, Windows, Water-, Undercarriage-, Water Damage-, Tyre-, Rim-, Hubcap Damage is NOT covered Long term rentals longer than 30 days: Please choose payment option 1 "Pay when I collect the Vehicle" for all Long term rentals during online reservation. If you choose this payment option, long term car rentals get billed on a monthly basis over your credit card, and not the full amount at once. No delivery of car: Cars cannot be delivered to private (or any other) addresses. Please note that all cars must be collected from a First Car Rental Branch. Car groups and models: Please note that you book a specific car group and can receive any car model within the group that you have booked. You can view the different car groups and car models within each car group here.You can type your car model preference in the “Other Info” box during online reservation, but please note that First Car Rental cannot guarantee that you will receive your preferred car model and it can be any car model within your reserved car group. If
you plan to hire more than one car at the same time and location:
Please contact Cape Spirit™ before making your bookings so that we can
arrange with the Branch Manager. 4 Days advance notification is required for Zimbabwe cross borders as authorities now require the original registration documents for all vehicles crossing the border. |
| 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 |
VIEW DETAILED FIRST CAR RENTAL SOUTH AFRICA BRANCH LIST HERE
Any questions? We are here to help. Visit our Frequently asked Questions or Contact Cape Spirit™ for assistance