Car Rentals in Africa

Africa is the second largest continent in the world, spanning 54 countries. Explore the incredibly diverse beauty of Africa with the freedom of an Africa rent a car. Major airports including Johannesburg, South Africa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Nairobi, Kenya, usually offer several of the following agencies for Africa car rentals: Budget, Hertz, National/Alamo, Dollar, Avis, Europcar/SouthAfriCar, Sixt, and many privately owned regional companies. Often agencies will allow you to pick up your car and drop it at any of their African branches to help make touring the continent more convenient.

Ensure you know all the legal requirements for driving Africa car rentals in the country or countries where you will be traveling. Always get your passport stamped when crossing borders, and check International Driving License requirements with your car rental agency. Laws vary from country to country, so find out if you will be required to have reflectors (a white sticker on your bumper), wear seat belts, and if talking on a cell phone is prohibited while driving. Remember that South-East Africans (mostly former British colonies) drive on the left side of the road. Understand what your insurance covers before you set out and consider additional insurance if it is an option. When traveling through Africa, in the likely event that you come across a road block, be aware of local laws and follow them closely to avoid a costly ticket. Verify official identification or ask to be taken to a local police station before paying any fines.

Africa is an immense continent and there are often few police in remote areas, so drunk drivers can be a problem. Try to avoid driving at night as many roads are poorly lit, in bad condition (especially in rural areas), and many local drivers have a tendency to drive without their lights on. Look out for large domestic animals such as sheep and cattle on roads. Make sure that your Africa rent a car agency is reputable and will be able to supply you with tow services everywhere you intend to visit if your vehicle breaks down. Plan your route carefully, noting locations of gas (petrol) stations along the way. Be prepared and you will have a safe and amazing trip to last a lifetime!