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First Car Rental is a South African car hire company that has more than 6000 vehicles in use with 45 car rental branches across South Africa. First car rental also has branches in all the major airports in South Africa. This means that if you arrive at one of these airports for business or to travel then the convenience of hiring a car is right there and is the best way to get around.

First Car Rental also allows for international car hire because they are situated in over 100 countries in 4500 locations. The vehicles that are on offer from First Car Rental range from the more basic to the top of the range luxury cars. This means that everyone is able to find a car that suits them and their budget.

You can book a car from First Car Rental online which makes the car rental process a lot easier and quicker. You are also then able to see if the car that you want will be available for the time period that you need it for and know the cost of the rental.

First Car Rental Durban is one of the top four car rental companies in South Africa that offers a high standard of service and a knowledgeable staff who are able to answer all of your questions.

Tips for your First Car Rental

South Africa is an interesting country that offers many attractions and beautiful nature scenery. The transport infrastructure is excellent with roads in good condition. Rent a car in Cape Town, and travel for example to Port Elizabeth along the coast and end up your route in Durban on the east coast. If you want to travel north, visit Johannesburg and Pretoria. It is important to plan the itinerary before doing your first car rental and traveling the roads because the distance between the cities is significant and you also to perform a research on your own to decide the best car in terms of mileage for your plans.

First car rental requirements Requirements

To do your first car rental in South Africa, the driver must be at least 18 years old (the minimum age may vary according to the type of vehicle) and your driving license must be at least 1 year old. Drivers under the age of 25 are required to pay an additional fee for “young driver” paid locally. Seat belts are mandatory for the driver and all passengers. To drive in South Africa you must have an international license.

Speed ​​limits in south africa

The speed ​​limits in Durban South Africa are:

Urban areas: 60 km / h
Secondary roads: 100 km / h
Motorways: 120 km / h

Precautions in Durban Traffic

In South Africa, as in England, you drive by left side of the track and you must five way to other vehicles approaching from the right. The use of mobile phone while driving is forbidden. When driving in remote rural areas, be extra careful with wild animals that might invade the tracks. The tolerance for alcohol levels in the blood is up to 0.05% while driving. Do not drink and drive. The South African laws are severe for drinking and driving, especially if this is your first car rental.

Gas Stations in South Africa

Many gas stations are working 7 days a week from 07:00 to 19: 00h. It is possible to find 24 hours posts. Fuel can not be paid by credit card, for this there is a special card fuel (Petrol Card) or cash payment.

Durban toll fees

Some South African roads are toll collection. For your first car rental experience to be the best as possible, if you plan to drive on these roads, please have some South African currency (South African Rand) for the payment. The prices may vary so when you are planning your first car rental, also check your route carefully and see what toll you are going to get through and how much you will have to pay.

Parking in Durban

In the major South African cities is difficult to find free parking spaces. You will have more convenience with private parking garages.