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Rent a 4×4 for Your Journey in South Africa
Take to the trail with a dependable rental 4×4 from Drive South Africa. It’s easy to compare and save on hundreds of 4x4s and our booking process is simple and efficient. There’s no better way to book your 4×4 rental online.
Available 4×4 Rental Options
With Drive South Africa you’ll have access to a huge range of 4×4 rental vehicles ready to take you wherever you want to go. Select your ride from reliable 4x4s like the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Suzuki Jimny, and Toyota Fortuner.
Benefits of Renting in a 4×4 in South Africa
Explore South Africa at your own pace. Experience the freedom and flexibility that comes with renting a 4×4 and go on an epic road trip with all the convenience you need. Looking for 4×4 rentals in another country? We offer 4×4 rental in Botswana and 4×4 hire in Namibia too.
How to Rent a 4×4 in South Africa
- Book your 4×4 online and one of our agents will get in touch with you via a call or email.
- Provide documents such as your passport, voucher, driver’s licenses, and the main driver’s credit card.
- Familiarize yourself with our specific terms and requirements, as they may vary regarding additional ID, accepted payment methods, and driver’s license validity
Useful Info About Renting a 4×4 in South Africa
- Remember to drive on the left side of the road
- Pay attention to posted speed limits
- Drive with your headlights on during reduced visibility.
- Parking options include metered street parking, public lots, and shopping center garages.
- Popular attractions to visit in your rental 4×4 in South Africa include Kruger National Park, the Drakensberg Mountains, Addo Elephant National Park, and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.
Where to Stay in South Africa
Durban
The province of KwaZulu-Natal is well known for its untouched beauty and abundance of nature and 4×4 trails within close proximity to urban areas. Some of the 4×4 trails in the province include Ithala Game Reserve 4×4 Trails, 4×4 track at Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Stoney Ridge and Killarney 4×4 Trails.
Cape Town
Cape Town’s proximity to the mountains makes 4x4ing a very real reality; some of the best spots include Atlantis Dunes, Biedouw Valley, Bushman’s Cave and Gecko Rock.
Johannesburg
Although Johannesburg is South Africa’s biggest urban area there is a world of 4×4 trails within close proximity to the center of the city. Some of these areas include Sandwani Game Lodge, Protea 4×4 Adventures, Bass Lake Adventures 4×4 Trails, Hennops hiking and off-road trails and Kungwini 4×4 trail. Some of these areas also have accommodation facilities.
In and Around South Africa
South Africa is blessed with a world of nature within close proximity to urban areas. This makes going on a 4×4 adventure easy. Many of the urban areas have man made 4×4 trails. So adventure and freedom are literally minutes away if that is what your heart desires. South Africa has national parks and untouched nature in abundance where there are options to ride rugged naturally made 4×4 trails or cultivated ones.
How Long Should You Stay in South Africa?
There are so many amazing places to see and experience in South Africa that anything less than a month you’ll feel as if you’ve missed out, from the spellbinding Drakensberg Mountains, to the untouched sophistication of the winelands to rural adventures on unexplored dirt roads. Southern Africa really has a world of mystique and wonder waiting for you around every corner. If you only have 2 weeks, break it up by spending a week with a normal car and then explore the wilderness for a week with your 4×4 rental.
What to Pack
This is a hard question to answer as South Africa has many climates within different areas, however if you’re planning a 4×4 hire adventure where camping could be a possibility, it’s best to pack for every eventuality. Some life saving items that could come in handy in the wild include a torch, mosquito repellent, clothes for the heat and clothes for the cold, plenty of water, and a first aid kit.
Book Your Rental 4×4 in South Africa Today
Drive South Africa makes it easy to book and save on your rental 4×4. Get on the road to discovery fast with our smooth and seamless booking process and head out on the road trip of a lifetime!
Other Vehicle Rental Options
Looking for alternative vehicle rental options? Have a look at the South African car rental options, South African camper rental options, and South African luxury car rental options.
Our Recommended Vehicles for South Africa
Toyota Hilux 2.4TD 4×4 Camp
A reliable and capable 4×4 vehicle that offers excellent fuel consumption and good off road performance. Good ride height ideal for game viewing. Equipped with a roof top tent.
Toyota Landcruiser 79 S/W 4×4 Camp
The Toyota Landcruiser is a very robust, reliable and exceptionally capable 4WD vehicle. A highly respected safari vehicle in Africa, with no electronics and ideal for remote area travel.
Nissan Double Cab 4×4 MDE
This is one of Africas most reliable pickup trucks, with the ruggedness to take on any terrain.
Perfect for a self-drive safari. This camping equipped double cab pickup can seat up to 5 adult passengers. Its perfect for exploring the ‘world in one country’ that is South Africa.
Ford Ranger D/Cab 4×4 Bushcamper
Superbly compact 4×4 camper suitable for up to 4 adults. Fully equipped with camping equipment. This is the vehicle you want on your African 4×4 adventure.
South Africa Travel Advice
Introduction
South Africa could very well be one of the best countries in Africa for first class road travel. This doesn’t mean that there isn’t a world of off road adventuring to do as South Africa still have many rural and nature/wildlife areas which are heavily geared around the iconic and rugged dirt road.
South Africa Official Languages
South Africa has 11 official languages but English is the primary langauge of the country (urban areas, government and the media). The most spoken first languages are Zulu (23%), Xhosa (16%) and Afrikaans (14%).
South African Currency
The currency used in South Africa is the South Africa Rand (ZAR).
Best time to visit South Africa for an off-road safari
The best time to go on a rental 4×4 safari in South Africa is in the dry winter months when the vegetation is at its lowest and the wildlife is easiest to spot. Because of the lack of rainfall, dirt roads are also easier to navigate and you have less chance of getting stuck in muddy conditions. Also if one wants to traverse these areas with a rented 4×4 in South Africa winter is also considered to be a better time as there will be more roads to choose as many roads can become unmanageable during the heavy rains.
Where To Stay South Africa
Durban
The province of KwaZulu-Natal is well known for its untouched beauty and abundance of nature and 4×4 trails within close proximity to urban areas. Some of the 4×4 trails in the province include Ithala Game Reserve 4×4 Trails, 4×4 track at Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Stoney Ridge and Killarney 4×4 Trails.
Cape Town
Cape Town proximity to the mountains makes 4x4ing a very real reality; some of these include Atlantis Dunes, Biedouw Valley, Bushman’s Cave and Gecko Rock.
Johannesburg
Although Johannesburg is South Africa’s biggest urban area there is a world of 4×4 trails within close proximity to the centre of the city. Some of these areas include Sandwani Game Lodge, Protea 4×4 Adventures, Bass Lake Adventures 4×4 Trails, Hennops hiking and off road trails and Kungwini 4×4 trail. Some of these areas also have accommodation facilities.
Around South Africa
South Africa is blessed with a world of nature within close proximity to urban areas. This makes going on a 4×4 adventure easy. Many of the urban areas have man made 4×4 trails. So adventure and freedom are literally minutes away if that is what your heart desires. South Africa has national parks and untouched nature in abundance where there are options to ride rugged naturally made 4×4 trails or cultivated ones.
Getting Around
Many of the areas you wish to explore will not have roads that can’t be driven on with normal 2 wheel cars. Also if you plan on seeing South Africa in the rainy seasons and still want to go on safari, hiring a 4×4 in South Africa might be your only way of achieving this successfully.
Length of Stay
There are so many amazing places to see and experience in South Africa that anything less than a month you’ll feel as if you’ve missed out, from the spellbinding Drakensberg Mountains, to the untouched sophistication of the winelands to rural adventures on unexplored dirt roads. Southern Africa really has a world of mystique and wonder waiting for you around every corner. If you only have 2 weeks, break it up by spending a week with a normal 2 wheel car and then explore the wilderness for a week with your 4×4 hire South Africa.
What to Pack
This is a hard question to answer as South Africa has many climates within different areas, however if you’re planning a 4×4 hire South Africa adventure where camping could be a possibility, it’s best to pack for every eventuality. Some lifesaving items that could come in handy in the wild include a torch, mosquito repellent, clothes for the heat and clothes for the cold and a first aid kit.
4×4 Hire in South Africa
Hiring a 4×4 in South Africa is a great way to get out there beyond the confines of the city whilst returning to the roots of nature. In turn exploring all the beautiful scenery Southern Africa has to offer. Call a Drive South Africa consultant today to get the best deal possible to make your ultimate camping or outdoor 4×4 experience a reality.