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Car Hire Basics in South Africa: Age, License and Payment Rules
Planning to rent a car in South Africa? Learn about age restrictions, license rules, payment deposits, young driver surcharges, and more.
The Ultimate Family Road Trip Survival Guide
Planning a winter getaway with the family? From snack strategies and sibling negotiations to unexpected detours and unforgettable memories, these family road trip tips will help you survive the journey with your sanity intact and maybe even enjoy every kilometre along the way.
Winter Road Trips, South Africa: Winter Escapes Worth the Drive
Explore South Africa’s enchanting winter road trips, featuring destinations like Clarens, Dullstroom, and the Drakensberg. Enjoy scenic drives, cozy accommodations, and fewer crowds for a memorable travel experience.
Mayhem on the Move: Why the Right Car Hire Makes All the Difference
Traveling in South Africa highlights two traveler types: Spreadsheet Travellers, who meticulously plan, and spontaneous Adventurers. Regardless of planning, unexpected detours enrich the journey. Selecting the right rental car is crucial for comfort and flexibility, allowing travelers to embrace the chaos of road trips while ensuring enjoyable experiences.
Boot Space Battles: What We Pack vs What We Actually Use
Overpacked and out of space? Discover why choosing the right car matters more than you thinkand how to avoid the ultimate boot space battle.
Long Weekend Loading… Where to Go When There’s a Public Holiday On the Horizon
Ah, South Africa. Land of breathtaking scenery, braais, and apparently… an unhealthy obsession with public holidays. Seriously, we take our public holidays like a cat takes naps - strategically, frequently, and with zero guilt. One public holiday? Great, let’s chill....
Love Is… Surviving a Road Trip
They say love is patient. Love is kind. Love is forgiving. But, whoever said that has never driven from Cape Town to the Karoo in a fully loaded car, with one person “freezing” and the other “literally melting,” while the backseat chorus asks “Are we there yet?” every...
Resolutions on the Road: The Ultimate 2026 South African Road Trip Calendar
If your 2026 resolutions include travelling more, stressing less, and spending less of your life in traffic and more time chasing sunsets, then buckle-up! We’ve mapped out a year’s worth of long weekends, major races, music fests, and road-trip-worthy events across...
Carhire’s Top Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Travel
The festive season Summer Holiday is here at last! That means one thing for sure - holiday road trips! Whether you’re heading to the coast, exploring the bush, or visiting family across the country, getting your travel plans right can make the difference between a...