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| Golf Chico or similar R 258 per day All Taxes included! Unlimited KM! Classic Plus Cover! More cars available! Book online below! | Toyota Yaris or similar R 321 per day All Taxes included! Unlimited KM! Classic Plus Cover! More cars available! Book online below! | Toyota Verso or similar R 631 per day All Taxes included! Unlimited KM! Classic Plus Cover! More cars available! Book online below! | Mercedes Vito or similar R 1232 per day All Taxes included! Unlimited KM! Classic Plus Cover! More cars available! Book online below! |

Europcar’s live reservation system allows travelers to make a new or modify an existing booking online through Cape Spirit. You book directly through the Europcar South Africa live System and will receive instant email confirmation after your booking. You will only be billed for the Car once you collect the Car and not during the time of reservation. You will be billed directly by Europcar South Africa.
Step 1: What you need to know before you hire a Car in South Africa - please read carefully through the info box below. Cape Spirit tells you what others don't - meaning no nasty surprises for you the Renter!
Also read our Europcar South Africa frequently asked questions and answers here| When will I be billed? | Travellers are only billed when collecting their car and not during the online reservation process. You will be billed by Europcar South Africa directly. You will however receive instant email confirmation that a car has been secured for you. |
| Is my booking secure? | Yes ! We do not request your Credit Card number when booking over the Internet. You book directly onto Europcar's live reservation system - the largest car hire group in South Africa. Cape Spirit works closely with Europcar South Africa to ensure that you have a satisfied car hire experience. Cape Spirit is a proud Member of SATSA (and bonded by SATSA), the USA based Africa Travel Association (ATA) and Cape Town Tourism Read our Customer Feedback here |
| Where do I collect my Car? | You will receive directions to the specific Europcar branch just after you have made your reservation. You can also contact Cape Spirit for more assistance. |
| What is Included and Excluded in the Rates below? | Included in our great Car Rental package: Unlimited mileage - You do not pay per KM 14 % VAT 9 % Airport Surcharge 1 % Tourism Levy Theft and Collision Damage Waiver (see small excess for South African citizens below) Personal Accident Insurance Travellers' Companion No Cancellation or Amendment Fees Book now, only pay when collecting your car Excluded: Refundable fuel deposit of R 1000 - this will only be taken during collection of the Car Contract fee of R 40 per rental (not per day) Water and under-carriage damage,Tyre and rim damage, hubcaps and Windscreen damages (this is standard for SA Car Rental companies - If you like to insure windows, tyres, and under-carriage damages as well as car hire excesses worldwide, visit our preferred Supplier Carrentalexcessinsurance.com - worldwide insurance policy under written by AIG UK Ltd for travellers from all over the world.) Additional driver R 175 per rental, per driver (not per day) Young Driver surcharge of R135 per day, per driver Baby seats - R 200 per rental (not per day) One way charges (if you collect and return the car at different locations) Delivery and Collection fees (if you want the car to be dropped off or collected from somewhere for you) Traffic Fine Handling Fee of R 450 (if you receive a traffic fine) Claim Handling Fee of R 500 (in the event of accident or theft they will charge this admin fee) Second spare wheel (on request - please advise during reservation) R 650 per rental |
| Is there an Excess and how does the Excess work with Car Rentals? | International Visitors (non SA Passport): We offer a NO EXCESS for all Visitors holding a non South African passport! South African Citizens (SA Passport / ID): There is a small excess for all South African citizens. The excess amounts for SA Citizens are some of the lowest in the SA car hire industry. South African Citizens ONLY (International passport holders please ignore): A South African Citizen is liable for the excess amount in the event of theft / accident if you have not acted recklessly. The excess is authorised (reserved) over your credit card as a deposit when collecting the Car and released (refunded) back to you when returning the Car in the same condition. The excess for (only) South Africans is as follows: Group J, A, T - R 1300 (South African Citizens only) Group B, C, D - R 1500 (South African Citizens only) Group I, F - R 2000 (South African Citizens only) Group H, O, S, V, W, E - R 2500 (South African Citizens only) There is a ZERO excess for all the above groups for anyone with a non SA passport. CROSS BORDER EXCESS (Local and International Travellers - contact Cape Spirit before booking a cross border) Mozambique or Zambia: Additional excess of R7500 (which will be reserved as a refundable deposit on your credit card) Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland and Namibia: Contact Cape Spirit for Cross Border excess details |
| Petrol Deposit ? | There is a R1000 Petrol Deposit with Europcar South Africa. The Petrol Deposit is authorised (reserved) over your credit card when collecting the Car and released (refunded) back to you when returning the Car with a full tank of petrol again (you receive a full tank when collecting the car) |
| Contract fee ? | R 40 per booking (not per day) |
| What documents are required when I collect the Car ? Credit Card & Drivers License & ID / Passport | You must have a valid Credit Card to collect your car. (Visa, Mastercard and Diners accepted) No Debit Cards, including Maestro and Electron, are accepted. The Credit Card MUST be in the Driver's name. The Driver must hold a Valid Drivers License and must be present during the Car Rental. Driver/s must have obtained their license at least two years prior to renting a vehicle. Driver/s must also present a valid ID or Passport, as well as the Booking Voucher that you receive in your email after online reservation. (no booking voucher – no car) Please note that although we do not request your Credit Card details during the reservation, it is still compulsory to have a valid credit card and present it to the Car rental office during the collection of your car. No cash or debit cards are accepted. International Customers: If your original drivers license is in English it may be used. Otherwise please apply for an International Drivers License |
| Other Important Info | Please note: Water and under-carriage damage to vehicles, Tyre and rim damage, hubcaps and Windscreen damage is NOT covered .(this
is standard for SA Car Rental companies - If you like to insure
windows, tyres, and under-carriage damages as well as car hire excesses
worldwide, visit our preferred Supplier Carrentalexcessinsurance.com - worldwide insurance policy under written by AIG UK Ltd for travellers from all over the world.) Please note that you book a specific car group and can receive any car within the group that you have booked. You can view the different car groups and cars within each group here. A one way fee may apply if you collect and deliver the car at different locations - click here for more details. If you require a towbar or trailer please contact Cape Spirit before making your booking. If you plan to hire more than one car at the same time, please contact Cape Spirit before making your booking. If you will be travel over the SA borders you have to contact Cape Spirit before making your booking! From South Africa vehicles are allowed into Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland and Mozambique. Vehicles are not allowed into Angola or Zimbabwe. The following exceptions do apply – South Africa to Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho and Namibia – No restriction on vehicle groups. South Africa to Mozambique and Zambia – Only car groups J, A, T, B, C, D & F are allowed into Mozambique and Zambia. International passport holders (not African) are permitted to cross with groups W, V, S & E. African passport holders please contact Cape Spirit. A non refundable fee of R 1250 will be levied for vehicles crossing into Mozambique and Zambia. For Botswana, Swaziland, Namibia and Lesotho a R 500 cross border charge will be levied. Contact Cape Spirit for details on Cross Border Excesses if you like to cross SA borders. Click here to view Booking Terms & Conditions - Cape Spirit purely acts as an Agent for Europcar South Africa and you will have to read, understand and accept Europcar South Africa's Car Hire Terms and Conditions before booking. Ensure that you understand the heading FACTORS THAT COULD NEGATE COVER ! To view the Cape Spirit Website terms of use click here Also read our Europcar South Africa's frequently asked questions and answers here |
| Where do I Amend or Cancel a booking? | Please remember to amend or cancel your booking if your travel arrangements have changed ! Amend or Cancel an existing booking here |
| Where can I book cheap cars in other countries ? | You can book Cheap unlimited KM cars in more than 134 countries through Cape Spirit! Visit our Overseas Car Rental page here. Countries include UK, USA, Australia, UAE, New Zealand and many more! |
Step 2: You are now ready to Book your Car online with Europcar South Africa or view our rates. Please note that you book a specific car group and can receive any car within the group that you have booked. Read our Customer Feedback here
Europcar South Africa only provides the newest, cleanest cars for your rentals. At Europcar South Africa we take pride in our fleet and the variety and quality of vehicles that we offer our customers. We ensure the best in quality and safety through the constant renewal of our fleet. The average age of our vehicles is between four and eight months. Each vehicle is inspected and cleaned at the end of every rental whilst regular servicing follows manufacturer recommendations.The above ensures the quality of our vehicles and the safety of our clients. To further ensure safe rentals, Europcar South Africa abides by the following policies and regulations, in accordance with safe driving principles and South African law.
| Car Details | South Africa Car Hire Rates through Europcar SA |
| VW GOLF CHICO or similar (Group J) car hire (no radio / no aircon) | Vehicle: VW Golf Chico (no radio, no aircon) or Similar Seats: 4 Luggage: 1 med, 2 small Doors: 5 Airconditioning: N Radio/Tape/CD: N ABS Brakes: N Airbags: N Power Steering: N Manual/Automatic: M Read our Customer Feedback here | R 258 per day (discounts for bookings 2 weeks+) Unlimited Mileage, VAT, Airport Surcharge & Tourism Levy Included! Refundable Petrol Deposit: R1000 Refundable Excess Deposit (SA citizens only) R1300 Zero Excess for Overseas visitors (non-SA Passport holders) ![]() |
| VW GOLF CHICO or similar (Group A) car hire (with radio, no aircon) | Vehicle: VW Golf Chico (with radio, no aircon) or Similar Seats: 4 Luggage: 1 med, 2 small Doors: 5 Airconditioning: N Radio/Tape/CD: Y ABS Brakes: N Airbags: N Power Steering: N Manual/Automatic: M Read our Customer Feedback here | R 285 per day (discounts for bookings 2 weeks+) Unlimited Mileage, VAT, Airport Surcharge & Tourism Levy Included! Refundable Petrol Deposit: R1000 Refundable Excess Deposit (SA citizens only) R1300 Zero Excess for Overseas visitors (non-SA Passport holders) ![]() |
| VW GOLF CHICO or similar (Group T) car hire(with radio, with aircon) | Vehicle: VW Golf Chico (with radio, with aircon) or Similar Seats: 4 Luggage: 1 med, 2 small Doors: 5 Airconditioning: Y Radio/Tape/CD: Y ABS Brakes: N Airbags: N Power Steering: N Manual/Automatic: M Read our Customer Feedback here | R 319 per day (discounts for bookings 2 weeks+) Unlimited Mileage, VAT, Airport Surcharge & Tourism Levy Included! Refundable Petrol Deposit: R1000 Refundable Excess Deposit (SA citizens only) R1300 Zero Excess for Overseas visitors (non-SA Passport holders) ![]() |
| TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN or similar (Group B) car hire | Vehicle: Toyota Yaris Sedan or Similar Seats: 5 (4 adults, 1 child) Luggage: 3 med, 1 small Doors: 5 Airconditioning: Y Radio/Tape/CD: Y ABS Brakes: Y Airbags: Y Power Steering: Y Manual/Automatic: M Read our Customer Feedback here | R 321 per day (discounts for bookings 2 weeks+) Unlimited Mileage, VAT, Airport Surcharge & Tourism Levy Included! Refundable Petrol Deposit: R1000 Refundable Excess Deposit (SA citizens only) R1500 Zero Excess for Overseas visitors (non-SA Passport holders) ![]() |
| VW POLO CLASSIC or similar (Group C) car hire | Vehicle: VW Polo Classic or Similar Seats: 5 (4 adults, 1 child) Luggage: 3 med, 1 small Doors: 5 Airconditioning: Y Radio/Tape/CD: Y ABS Brakes: Y Airbags: Y Power Steering: Y Manual/Automatic: M Read our Customer Feedback here | R 390 per day (discounts for bookings 2 weeks+) Unlimited Mileage, VAT, Airport Surcharge & Tourism Levy Included! Refundable Petrol Deposit: R1000 Refundable Excess Deposit (SA citizens only) R1500 Zero Excess for Overseas visitors (non-SA Passport holders) ![]() |
| TOYOTA COROLLA AUTOMATIC / TOYOTA YARIS AUTOMATIC / CHEV AVEO AUTOMATIC or similar (Group D) car hire | Vehicle: Toyota Corolla AUTO / Toyota Yaris AUTO or Similar Seats: 5 (4 adults, 1 child) Luggage: 3 med, 1 small Doors: 5 Airconditioning: Y Radio/Tape/CD: Y ABS Brakes: Y Airbags: Y Power Steering: Y Manual/Automatic: A Read our Customer Feedback here | R 466 per day (discounts for bookings 2 weeks+) Unlimited Mileage, VAT, Airport Surcharge & Tourism Levy Included! Refundable Petrol Deposit: R1000 Refundable Excess Deposit (SA citizens only) R1500 Zero Excess for Overseas visitors (non-SA Passport holders) ![]() |
| TOYOTA AVANZA 1.5 SX or similar (Group I) car hire | Vehicle: Toyota Avanza 1.5SX or Similar Seats: 4 (4 adults) Luggage: 2 med, 2 small Doors: 5 Airconditioning: Y Radio/Tape/CD: Y ABS Brakes: Y Airbags: Y Power Steering: Y Manual/Automatic: M Read our Customer Feedback here | R 598 per day (discounts for bookings 2 weeks+) Unlimited Mileage, VAT, Airport Surcharge & Tourism Levy Included! Refundable Petrol Deposit: R1000 Refundable Excess Deposit (SA citizens only) R2000 Zero Excess for Overseas visitors (non-SA Passport holders) ![]() |
| TOYOTA AVENSIS AUTOMATIC or similar (Group F) car hire | Vehicle: Toyota Avensis or Similar Seats: 5 (4 adults, 1 child) Luggage: 2 med, 2 small Doors: 5 Airconditioning: Y Radio/Tape/CD: Y ABS Brakes: Y Airbags: Y Power Steering: Y Manual/Automatic: A Read our Customer Feedback here | R 647 per day (discounts for bookings 2 weeks+) Unlimited Mileage, VAT, Airport Surcharge & Tourism Levy Included! Refundable Petrol Deposit: R1000 Refundable Excess Deposit (SA citizens only) R2000 Zero Excess for Overseas visitors (non-SA Passport holders) ![]() |
| BMW 320i AUTOMATIC /AUDI A42.0 AUTOMATIC or similar (Group H) car hire | Vehicle: BMW 320i / Audi A4 2.0 or Similar Seats: 5 (4 adults, 1 child) Luggage: 2 med, 2 small Doors: 5 Airconditioning: Y Radio/Tape/CD: Y ABS Brakes: Y Airbags: Y Power Steering: Y Manual/Automatic: A Read our Customer Feedback here | R 796 per day (discounts for bookings 2 weeks+) Unlimited Mileage, VAT, Airport Surcharge & Tourism Levy Included! Refundable Petrol Deposit: R1000 Refundable Excess Deposit (SA citizens only) R2500 Zero Excess for Overseas visitors (non-SA Passport holders) ![]() |
| MERCEDES BENZ C180 AUTOMATIC or similar (Group O) car hire | Vehicle: Mercedes Benz C180 or Similar Seats: 5 (4 adults, 1 child) Luggage: 2 med, 2 small Doors: 5 Airconditioning: Y Radio/Tape/CD: Y ABS Brakes: Y Airbags: Y Power Steering: Y Manual/Automatic: A Read our Customer Feedback here | R 896 per day (discounts for bookings 2 weeks+) Unlimited Mileage, VAT, Airport Surcharge & Tourism Levy Included! Refundable Petrol Deposit: R1000 Refundable Excess Deposit (SA citizens only) R2500 Zero Excess for Overseas visitors (non-SA Passport holders) ![]() |
| NISSAN X TRAIL 2X4 / HYUNDAI TUCSON 2X4 or similar (Group S) car hire | Vehicle: Nissan X Trail 2x4 / Hyundai Tucson 2X4 or Similar Seats: 5 (4 adults, 1 child) Luggage: 2 med, 2 small Doors: 5 Airconditioning: Y Radio/Tape/CD: Y ABS Brakes: Y Airbags: Y Power Steering: Y Manual/Automatic: M Read our Customer Feedback here | R 850 per day (discounts for bookings 2 weeks+) Unlimited Mileage, VAT, Airport Surcharge & Tourism Levy Included! Refundable Petrol Deposit: R1000 Refundable Excess Deposit (SA citizens only) R2500 Zero Excess for Overseas visitors (non-SA Passport holders) ![]() |
| TOYOTA VERSO 1.6 / MAZDA 5 or similar (Group V) car hire Please note that Car group V can easily seat 6 adults, but if you have alot of luggage it can be a problem as the last seat row is in the boot. We suggest that you visit your local car dealer to view the exact size of these cars, or to book an 8 seater instead. | Vehicle: Toyota Verso 1.6 / Mazda 5 or Similar Seats: 6 (5 adults, 1 child) Luggage: 2 med, 2 small Doors: 5 Airconditioning: Y Radio/Tape/CD: Y ABS Brakes: Y Airbags: Y Power Steering: Y Manual/Automatic: M Read our Customer Feedback here | R 631 per day (discounts for bookings 2 weeks+) Unlimited Mileage, VAT, Airport Surcharge & Tourism Levy Included! Refundable Petrol Deposit: R1000 Refundable Excess Deposit (SA citizens only) R2500 Zero Excess for Overseas visitors (non-SA Passport holders) ![]() |
| TOYOTA HILUX 4X4 DOUBLE CAB/ NISSAN DOUBLE CAB 4x4 or similar (Group W) car hire | Vehicle: Toyota Hilux 4X4 / Nissan Double Cab 4x4 or Similar Seats: 5 (4 adults, 1 child) Luggage: 10 med, 5 small Doors: 4 Airconditioning: Y Radio/Tape/CD: Y ABS Brakes: N Airbags: N Power Steering: Y Manual/Automatic: M Read our Customer Feedback here | R 1002 per day (discounts for bookings 2 weeks+) Unlimited Mileage, VAT, Airport Surcharge & Tourism Levy Included! Refundable Petrol Deposit: R1000 Refundable Excess Deposit (SA citizens only) R2500 Zero Excess for Overseas visitors (non-SA Passport holders) ![]() |
| MERCEDES VITO 8 SEATER/ TOYOTA QUANTUM 8 SEATER/ VW T5 MICROBUS 8 SEATER or similar (Group E) car hire | Vehicle: Mercedes Vito / Toyota Quantum or Similar Seats: 8 (8 adults) Luggage: 2 med, 2 small Doors: 4 Airconditioning: Y Radio/Tape/CD: Y ABS Brakes: N Airbags: Y Power Steering: Y Manual/Automatic: M Read our Customer Feedback here | R 1232 per day (discounts for bookings 2 weeks+) Unlimited Mileage, VAT, Airport Surcharge & Tourism Levy Included! Refundable Petrol Deposit: R1000 Refundable Excess Deposit (SA citizens only) R2500 Zero Excess for Overseas visitors (non-SA Passport holders) ![]() |
Everyone can hire a Car right here from and to any of the following great South African locations (our service is NOT limited to the Cape)
You will receive the exact location of the below Europcar car hire branches after you have made your reservation. If you require the address of the above branches before booking your Car please contact us now.
EUROPCAR CARHIRE AIRPORT BRANCHES Bloemfontein Airport carhire GAUTENG CAR HIRE NORTH WEST CAR HIRE | WESTERN CAPE CAR HIRE FREE STATE CAR HIRE EASTERN CAPE CAR HIRE KZN CAR HIRE MPUMALANGA CAR HIRE NORTHERN CAPE CAR HIRE |























