Car Hire in South Africa - driving license law

As in other countries, when hiring a car in South Africa you have to meet certain licensing regulation criteria.

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Driving with Kids - Activities

Long car journeys can be a harrowing experience even for adults never mind the kids. Keeping them quiet can be quite a chore so here a few ideas that might help distract the kids from the torture that sitting in the back a car can be. And remember that the kids will usually enjoy participation by their parents, as some of the more astute older kids will know you are just trying to fob them off.

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Driving in Bloemfontein, South Africa

Bloemfontein, often referred to as the City of Roses, is located right in the heart of South Africa in a province called the Free State. It's the sixth largest city in South Africa and is located on the N1 motorway between Cape Town and Johannesburg. The name comes from the Dutch translation of Spring of Flowers (blooms). The city is also well known for its annual Rose Festival which is held in October.

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Driving in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Pietermaritzburg is the capital of the KwaZulu-Natal region in South Africa. The city of Pietermaritzburg (more commonly shortened to Maritzburg) is a beautiful Victorian city, most famous for its history and architecture.

Not only is it located on the major route between the cities of Johannesburg and Durban, it's packed with attractions and activities, is just under 1 hour from the beach, and if you drive just a few minutes outside the city you're in the African bush!

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Driving in East London, South Africa

East London is a small city located in the Eastern Cape region of South Africa, less than 300 kms from Port Elizabeth. The city overlooks the Indian Ocean and it has all the S’s: Sun, Sea and Sand.

Here you'll find some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, among them Nahoon Reef – a paradise for surfers.  From sand-boarding on the sand dunes in Bonza Bay, to exploring the natural science collection in the East London Museum, this is a city that has something for everyone!

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Sample Car Hire Tour - Durban, South Africa

The sunny city of Durban is a popular tourist resort and an excellent holiday destination in its own right. You can get around the city via public transport, but many of the gems of the region are a good bit out of Durban, so you’ll definitely need a car to see the best of the area.

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7 Good Reasons to hire a car in Dublin, Ireland

Dublin is a compact city which is easily explored on foot, but you really need a car to explore beyond this charming city. Here are some reasons to hire a car when you visit Dublin...

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Car Hire at Christmas: how to avoid the chaos

Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year all over the world even in countries that aren’t predominantly Christian. Airports in particular are a menagerie of pandemonium so it can require some military precision to navigate them successfully.

 

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Sample Driving Tour - Cape Town, South Africa

You’ll spend precious time and money messing around on public transport, so the quickest and most efficient way to see the incredible sights of Cape Town is definitely by car.

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Driving in Lille, France

The medieval city of Lille is located in northern France and was the European Capital of Culture in 2004. The city, which has a long and interesting history, is the largest city in the region and is on the French-Belgian border. It also connects to the UK, via the Channel Tunnel. It takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes to get from London Waterloo Station to Lille, via the Eurostar.

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