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Comparing
Car Rental rates? What to look for…
Comparing car rental rates is not as easy as comparing two products in a store. There are
a few factors that you should look out for:
1. Type of vehicle
Different categories of vehicles are charged at different prices. The factors that
differentiate the vehicle groups are:
• Radio (the lowest groups of vehicles will not have a radio, but generally most
vehicles will)
• Power-steering (if you drive a car with power-steering, then you should hire a
vehicle with that feature)
• Air-conditioning (in South Africa, an air-con in Summer is definitely recommended)
• Automatic / Manual (If you are not able to drive a manual vehicle, specify this
when getting a quote, or you will be stuck with a car that you are not able to drive!)
2. Mileage requirements
Plan your route! When you know how much mileage you require, compare the amounts of
mileage that each company gives you. Some companies quote very low, and do not tell you
that you will have to pay per kilometer. Make sure that the quote includes mileage, and if
you feel safer, ask for an unlimited mileage quote.
3. Insurance
Some companies forget to tell you about your responsibility for the vehicle. This is
called an excess or deductible. The lower the excess, the less risk you have in the event
of any accident or theft. Also, make sure that the company is open about any exclusions.
4. Extra’s
Ask about any extra’s that you may need, such as:
• Baby seats
• Delivery & collection
• Extra drivers
Rates for car hire in South Africa, including full insurance and unlimited mileage are
available at: http://www.southafrica-carhire.com/rates.htm |
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