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Comparing rates

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