Included in our great Car Rental package:
Unlimited KM / Miles for International Passport holders on all bookings (Passport holders from all Countries in Africa, including South Africa, receive Unlimited KM on rentals 4 days or longer, and 200 KM per day on rentals shorter than 4 days)
14 % VAT included
9 % Airport Surcharge included
1 % Tourism Levy included
Theft and Collision Damage Waiver included
Reduced Liability Waiver: Zero Excess for International Passport holders or Excess Option available (you choose) Small excess for Passport holders from all countries in Africa, including South Africa.
Tyre, rim and hubcap damage Cover* included - a great added benefit (*on Classic Plus Cover only, while driving in South Africa and Namibia only, for all Renters - select this package during online reservation)
Windscreen damage Cover* included - a great added benefit (*on Classic Plus Cover only, while driving in South Africa and Namibia only, for all Renters - select this package during online reservation)
Sandblasting damage Cover* included - a great added benefit (*on Classic Plus Cover only, while driving in South Africa and Namibia only, for all Renters - select this package during online reservation)
No Cancellation or Amendment Fees - a great added benefit
Book now, only pay when collecting your car - a great added benefit
Great, fast and effective Customer Support, with Cape Spirit as your professional point of contact in South Africa before, during and after your rental.

Excluded:
Refundable rental deposit of R 1500 - this will only be taken during collection of the Car and is only reserved (held) over your credit card (not charged), and released back onto your credit card when returning the car.
Contract fee of R 55 per rental (not per day)
Additional driver R 230 per rental, per driver (not per day)
Young Driver surcharge of R180 per day, per driver
Baby seats - R 270 per rental (not per day)
One way charges: A one-way drop off charge of R750 is levied for rentals terminating in excess of 150 kilometres from the original rental branch. There is also a one way fee of R114 for all rentals from Sandton to OR Tambo Airport, and OR Tambo Airport to Sandton.
Delivery and Collection fees (if you want the car to be dropped off to you at the start of the rental, or collected from somewhere at the end of the rental)
Traffic Fine Handling Fee of R 220 (if you receive a traffic fine)
Water and under-carriage damage to vehicles
Claim Handling Fee of R 550 (all Travellers - in the event of accident, theft or ANY damage Europcar will charge this standard claim admin fee regardless of rental package and cover selected). If the vehicle needs to be towed in case of accident, the renter is liable for the towing fee.
Tolling (toll road) fees                    

Cape Spirit™ Customers can reserve a GPS 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 all EUROPCAR branches in South Africa. The GPS unit may be collected from and returned to any Europcar Car Hire Branch in South Africa. GPS Rental cost is R 79 per day (include 14% VAT). Credit Card and ID / Passport compulsory, minimum age 21 years. If you require a GPS please request this in the final step of your reservation with Europcar through Cape Spirit™ by ticking the GPS box. Europcar requires 48 hours notice for a GPS reservation to guarantee a unit, please ensure that you book at least 48 hours in advance if you require a GPS rental.

1. Excess (Reduced Liability Waiver) on Classic Plus Cover:

The Excess Amount for Classic Plus Cover is different for International Passport holders, and Passport holders from all Countries in Africa including South Africa:

Classic Plus Cover: For International Passport holders (recommended package)

We offer ZERO EXCESS for all International Visitors/ International Passport Holders (holding a passport from another continent) who choose our Classic Plus Cover. Your car is fully insured in case of accident and theft if you choose Classic Plus Cover (see terms and conditions) Our Classic Plus Cover is the recommended option as you will also receive Tyre, Rim, Hubcap, Sandblasting and Windscreen Damage Cover* with this package.(*while driving in South Africa and Namibia only, for all Renters) We pride ourselves in our Classic Plus Cover package, as this package is simply one of the best South African car rental packages available to International Passport holders in the market. We recommend International Passport holders to book this package.

Classic Plus Cover: For Passport holders from all Countries in Africa including South Africa

Passport holders from all countries in Africa, including South Africa: There is a small excess for Passport holders from all countries in Africa choosing our Classic Plus Cover.

Classic Plus Excess amounts for Passport Holders from all countries in Africa ONLY (ZERO EXCESS FOR INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT HOLDERS):
Passport Holders from all countries in Africa including South Africa (choosing the Classic Plus Cover option) is liable for the excess amount in the event of theft / accident if you have not acted recklessly. The excess is authorised (reserved) over your credit card as a deposit when collecting the Car and released (refunded) back to you when returning the Car in the same condition. The excess for Classic Plus for Passport holders from all Africa countries including South Africa is as follows:
Group A- R3000 (Passport holders from all Africa Countries only, 0 excess for International Passport holders)
Group T- R3000 (Passport holders from all Africa Countries only, 0 excess for International Passport holders)
Group B- R3000 (Passport holders from all Africa Countries only, 0 excess for International Passport holders)
Group C- R3000 (Passport holders from all Africa Countries only, 0 excess for International Passport holders)
Group D- R3000 (Passport holders from all Africa Countries only, 0 excess for International Passport holders)
Group P- R4000 (Passport holders from all Africa Countries only, 0 excess for International Passport holders)
Group F- R3000 (Passport holders from all Africa Countries only, 0 excess for International Passport holders)
Group S- R4000 (Passport holders from all Africa Countries only, 0 excess for International Passport holders)
Group W- R5000 (Passport holders from all Africa Countries only, 0 excess for International Passport holders)
Group H- R5000 (Passport holders from all Africa Countries only, 0 excess for International Passport holders)
Group O- R5000 (Passport holders from all Africa Countries only, 0 excess for International Passport holders)
Group E- R5000 (Passport holders from all Africa Countries only, 0 excess for International Passport holders)

There is a ZERO / NILL excess for all the above groups for anyone with a non Africa Country passport (International passport from another continent) choosing the Classic Plus Cover option.

2. Excess (Reduced Liability Waiver) on Classic Cover (For All Travellers - International and from Africa):

If you choose Classic Cover, there is an excess on your car rental Waiver for all Travellers (International and from Africa). The Renter is liable for the excess amount in the event of theft / accident if you have not acted recklessly. The excess is authorised (reserved) over your credit card as a deposit when collecting the Car and released (refunded) back to you when returning the Car in the same condition. The Excess amounts for the Classic Cover is as follows:

Group A - R7700 (choose Classic Plus Cover to reduce excess)
Group T - R7700 (choose Classic Plus Cover to reduce excess)
Group B - R7700 (choose Classic Plus Cover to reduce excess)
Group C - R7700 (choose Classic Plus Cover to reduce excess)
Group D - R7700 (choose Classic Plus Cover to reduce excess)
Group P - R7700 (choose Classic Plus Cover to reduce excess)
Group F - R7700 (choose Classic Plus Cover to reduce excess)
Group S - R9900 (choose Classic Plus Cover to reduce excess)
Group W - R12300 (choose Classic Plus Cover to reduce excess)
Group H - R9900 (choose Classic Plus Cover to reduce excess)
Group O - R9900 (choose Classic Plus Cover to reduce excess)
Group E - R12300 (choose Classic Plus Cover to reduce excess)

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.

Cross Border Excess (on all rental packages if you are crossing the South African border, for all Travellers):

CROSS BORDER EXCESS (Local and International Travellers - please contact ian@capespirit.com for more details before booking a cross border rental). There will be a cross border excess if you travel over the South African borders and certain terms and conditions apply.
Mozambique or Zambia: An additional cross border excess of R7500 (which will be reserved as a refundable deposit on your credit card)
Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland and Namibia: Please contact ian@capespirit.com for Cross Border excess details for the specific car group you plan to cross with.

Long term car rentals get billed on a monthly basis over your credit card, and not the full amount at once.

Please note that you book a specific car group and can receive any car within the group that you have booked. If you have a preference for a specific car model, please contact ian@capespirit.com with your reservation number and we will try our best to arrange that model for you. It is however not 100% guaranteed.

A one-way drop off charge of R750 is levied for rentals terminating in excess of 150 kilometers from the original rental branch.

International passport holders receive Unlimited KM on all car rentals, from day 1. Passport holders from all countries in Africa (including South Africa) receive Unlimited KM for rentals 4 days or longer. For rentals less than 4 days by Africa passport holders, it is 200KM per day.

Towbar or trailers can unfortunately not be supplied by Europcar. If you want to hire an 8 seater with a towbar/trailer, please contact ian@capespirit.com for more info.

If you plan to hire more than one car at the same time, please contact Cape Spirit™ before making your booking.If you will be travelling over the SA borders please contact ian@capespirit.com before booking your car.

From South Africa vehicles are allowed into Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland, Mozambique and Zambia. Vehicles are not allowed into Angola or Zimbabwe.
The following exceptions do apply –
South Africa to Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho and Namibia – No restriction on vehicle groups (except groups H and O - no cross borders are allowed for groups H and O into any country)
South Africa to Mozambique and Zambia – Only car groups A, T, B, C, D & F are allowed into Mozambique and Zambia. International passport holders (not from countries in Africa) are permitted to cross with groups W, P, S & E. Africa countries passport holders must have Europcar's Approval to cross into Mozambique and Zambia for groups W, P, S and E - please contact Cape Spirit™ to arrange.
Please note that Groups H and O may not cross into any country.

A non refundable fee of R 1400 will be levied for vehicles crossing into Mozambique and Zambia. For Botswana, Swaziland, Namibia and Lesotho a R 750 cross border charge will be levied.

Please contact Ian Gouws on ian@capespirit.com for details on Cross Border Excesses and General Cross Border Info if you plan to cross the South African borders.

Click here to view Booking Terms & Conditions - Cape Spirit™ purely acts as a Tour Operator for Europcar South Africa and you will have to read, understand and accept Europcar South Africa's Car Hire Terms and Conditions before booking. Please ensure that you understand the heading FACTORS THAT COULD NEGATE COVER.

To view the Cape Spirit™ Website terms of use click here

Also read our Europcar South Africa's frequently asked questions and answers here

Please remember to amend or cancel your booking if your travel arrangements have changed, so that we can make your car available to someone else. Please contact ian@capespirit.com with your reservation number and the amendment / cancellation details.