You can also rent a vehicle if you want more peace of mind. There are many car rental companies in Cape Town for new and for used cars. For new cars you can visit Avis rentals Capetown or Budget rentals Capetown.

For second-hand options you can check out the following sites: Beatles for hire in Capetown or Rent-a-Merc. Best Beetle will rent you a good condition old VW Beetle that is affordable and great fun to drive. At Rent-a-Merc you can rent a big old Mercedes over longer terms at a good price. You also get good road side assistance and service if the car should break down, and it is also insured. At the time of this website being developed, they did not have a homepage yet, but they can be contacted by sending them an enquiry email to: merc@adept.co.za

Remember to apply for your International Drivers permit before leaving your country, as you will not be able to obtain it once you’re in South Africa.