Cape Town Car Rental - Cape Town has ample highway systems so driving around the area is advised. You will want be amply prepared with a set of good maps with you at all times. You may also wish to highlight your routes before you even leave your hotel room. That way you know where you are going. There is numerous parking spots around the city so that shouldn't pose a problem and the signage in the area is very good, which makes it a lot easier to get around.

Hiring a Car is often the visitor's preferred mode of transport in Cape Town, especially for excursions to outlying areas. Hotels can arrange car hire for their guests, while all major car hire companies have booths at the airport. Cape Town Tourism (tel: (021) 426 4260; fax: (021) 426 4266) will also arrange car hire for tourists at no extra charge.

Hertz (tel: (021) 400 9650; fax: (021) 425 8270; e-mail: res@hertz.co.za; website: www.hertz.co.za) Budget (tel: (086) 101 6622; e-mail: reservations@budget.co.za; website: www.budget.co.za; Global (tel: (021) 423 5211; fax: (021) 423 5280; e-mail; info@globalcarrental.co.za; and Tempest/Sixt (tel: (086) 003 1666 or (021) 424 5000; fax: (021) 424 4190; website: www.tempestcarhire.co.za). website: www.globalcarrental.co.za) and Cape Car Hire (tel: (021) 385 0445; fax: (021) 385 0446; e-mail: info@capecarhire.co.za; website: www.capecarhire.co.za) are local providers.

If you are planning to rent a car in Cape Town you must be at least 23 years of age. We recommend that you pick up and drop off the rental car at the airport for your convenience. Please check with your travel agent for special package deals where the rental car, hotel stay and flight are included in a one price package deal. This can save you a lot of money. Then get ready to enjoy all the wonderful scenery as you drive around the city of Cape Town.