If you are seeing a blank page, please wait a few seconds till our booking engine loads…Tempest Car Hire is a proudly South African company, which started operations back in the 1980’s to provide a local car rental alternative to all of the international companies that popped up in the country. Tempest Car Hire South Africa has since become one of the leading car rental agencies the country has on offer and has even been given BEE accreditation. Tempest Car Hire is known for their affordable rates and personalized service for which the company has become synonymous with. Today, Tempest braches can be found all over South Africa. Their cheap rates are a hit with leisure and business travellers alike, as is their choice of vehicles from their 3000+ fleet.

What Cars can be Hired from Tempest Car Hire South Africa?

Tempest Car Hire South Africa has a vehicle to meet all travel needs whether for business or holiday. All of the Tempest vehicles come with air-conditioning.

• Hatchbacks- these vehicles in the Tempest Car Hire South Africa range are the cheapest to hire and have the best rates on many ongoing specials. Customers can opt for an entry level or a bigger hatchback which can provide more amenities and space. Hatchbacks are hired by customers who are traveling on a budget or just need a car to get to nearby areas and do not require a large car.
• Sedans- these cars are bigger than hatchbacks and provide more space all round from seating space to boot size. Sedans in the Tempest Car Hire South Africa range also have more vehicle and entertainment options. Sedans offer a more comfortable drive so they are hired out by people who will be doing a fair amount of driving.
• Vans- these vehicles in the Tempest Car Hire South Africa range are perfect for travellers who want to holiday in off road areas such as for camping or visiting safari spots. Tempest vans come with canopies so the back area can be used as sleeping quarters during the holiday.
• Minibuses- a minibus is a good alternative to hiring out a couple of separate cars for a holiday with a group of people. Having one vehicle will be much cheaper and will transport the group together.

How to Book a Vehicle from Tempest Car Hire South Africa?

Booking a vehicle from Tempest Car Hire South Africa can be done online, telephonically or by visiting one of their countrywide branches. The booking process remains the same for all 3 options, with the only exception being a consultant processing the booking at the branch or over the telephone. Online, remains the favoured way for many Tempest Car Hire South Africa customers. This is because the booking engine is available all day long, can be done from anywhere with internet access and bookings can be confirmed immediately. The Tempest Car Hire South Africa booking process can be done in 3 steps

• Firstly, the customer will have to select the dates for when they wish to hire out a Tempest vehicle. The exact time and branch must also be given so that Tempest will know exactly when and where to have the vehicle ready for collection.
• Secondly, the customer will have to select a vehicle from the choice available for the rental period provided. Leaving this for the last minute will lower the chances of getting a vehicle of choice so it is best to do the booking as early as possible.
• Thirdly, the customer will have to provide their personal and contact details and then finalize payment details. This is so Tempest has a record so that the customer gets the correct vehicle and to contact them if a problem arises. Tempest accepts both debit and credit cards.

Further Info on Hiring out Tempest Vehicles

• The hiring rate is calculated per day. If a Tempest vehicle is hired out for 1 day at say 9:00am on a Monday, then it will have to be returned strictly by 9:00am on Tuesday. Customers will be required to pay a penalty fee if Tempest vehicles are returned later than agreed upon.
• Only debit cards from South African banks will be accepted as a form of payment. These banks are Nedbank, FNB, Standard Bank, ABSA and Capitec. International visitors to South Africa will need to use credit cards.
• Identification must be produced when picking up a Tempest vehicle. Also the renter must be the driver of the vehicle.
• A Driver’s License must be produced to make sure that the renter is a legal driver. International visitors to South Africa will need to produce an International Driving Permit. Renters will need to have held their Driving License for at least 2 years. If the Driver’s License is under 2 years old then a surcharge will be added to the rental agreement.

Added Products and Services that can be Hired at Tempest Car Hire South Africa

Tempest Car Hire South Africa provides the TOM TOM navigation systems to their customers. It is one of the leading GPS units in the industry. Navigation units allow drivers to follow verbal commands to get them safely to their destination with the shortest route.

Baby seats can also be rented with Tempest Car Hire South Africa. These seats are a must if there will be a baby or child traveling in a Tempest hired vehicle. Besides being against the law to not have one, it is much safer for a child to travel in a baby safety seat as they will have better protection in case of an accident.

Tempest Car Hire South Africa provides the Maxi Rent facility to customers who will be renting out vehicles for over a month. This facility comes with reduced daily rates on a tailored package but only when hiring out a car for over a 30 days.

Tempest Car Hire South Africa also has an airport transfer service available to customers. A chauffeur will drive the customer/s from the airport to their home or to a hotel. The Tempest Car Hire South Africa airport transfer service is done in a standard sedan however if there will be a larger group to transport, an MPV vehicle can be arranged to do the transfer.