What is Europcar?
Europcar is an international car rental company, focusing on leisure and corporate rentals. The company was founded in 1949 and has grown to operate a fleet of over 200,000 vehicles at 3,300 locations in 150 countries worldwide.
Europcar South Africa Contact Details
Europcar
Address: 16 Ernest Oppenheimer Ave, Bruma, Johannesburg, 2026, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5 pm ⋅ Opens 8 am Wed
Phone: +27 11 479 4000
Can a foreigner rent a car in South Africa?
As with any car rental, you’ll need the basics: a valid driver’s license, a credit card, and your passport. In addition, you’ll need an International driver’s Permit (IDP) to rent a car in South Africa.
How much is it to hire a car for one day in South Africa?
On average a car hire in South Africa costs R4 342 per week (R620 per day).
What are the personal requirements for renting a vehicle in South Africa?
In South Africa, you need to be 18 years or older to rent a car and must have held a valid driver’s license for a year.
If you are younger than 25 a Young Drivers Surcharge will be applied. This will automatically be added to your quote when booking online.
Do I need an international driver’s license to rent a car in South Africa?
When hiring a car in South Africa, most car rental companies, including First Car Rental, require foreign drivers to hold an International Driving Permit (IDP) as well as their Foreign Driver’s Licence.
How does rent to buy a car work in South Africa?
The way it works is that you’ll make an initial payment (usually around 10% of the total cost of the car) followed by monthly payments for an agreed-upon term (usually 2-4 years).
At the end of the term, you have the option to purchase the car outright for its remaining value, or you can simply return it and walk away.