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Wed, 2010-05-12 10:49
Listen to the daily weather forecast for Johannesburg before the soccer games in your vito hire or van rental. The weather on South Africa will be winter at the time of the 2010 Soccer cup. Beside the cold morning the days are pleasantly warm, but the by the late afternoon it becomes chilly. The great thing about having a van to drive to the games is that if you can always just sleep over in the...
Wed, 2010-05-12 10:47
Confirm your hotel booking in Nelspruit and get a one way car rental at Hoedspruit car hire. The Eastgate Airport is only 15km away from Hoedspruit on the Timbavati road. Hoedspruit is an agricultural town in the central Lowveld just outside the famous Kruger National Park. The town conveniently situated for you to explore the many game lodges, game reserves in the surrounding area. There is very...
Wed, 2010-05-12 10:45
Compare car hire U.S.A. prices with cheap car rental companies in South Africa. Remember to calculate for the exchange rate. Our local daily newspapers carry all the latest exchange rates, as do the bureau de change offices. At the time of writing the exchange rate was at 1 South African rand = 0.131456 U.S. dollars this price will obliviously change as we near the 2010 Soccer Cup
We also...
Wed, 2010-05-12 10:42
Search through the local classified newspaper for houses for rent, monthly car rental, and car leasing. You will be surprised at the bargains you can find. By using a monthly car rental plan, you could save a lot of money. Another great saving is for a group of people to rent a house for the extent of the soccer finals. After completing all your accommodation and transport preparations, you are...
Wed, 2010-05-12 10:39
Holiday at guest houses and do guided tours in South Africa.
The beautiful countryside of South Africa is perfect place to do guided tours. The range of activates is vast. There is every type of guider tour and adventure tour that imaginable. Diverse activities include such as walk in the Game reserve and observing animals on foot or for the more adventurous shark diving. Most African animals are...
Wed, 2010-05-12 10:35
When on cheap holidays in South Africa, hire a car and get dating in South Africa. South Africans must be one of the most social able nations. The sunshine and good weather seems to have produced some very attractive people. Our beauty contestants have gone numerous times to compete in the Miss World pageant.
Johannesburg and Cape Town are the two most social cities for dating. The collection of...
Wed, 2010-05-12 10:33
All flights to South Africa that land in East London, have easy car rentals at East London car hire.
Welcome to East London where, early man walked along the coast of the town along the seashore where the Nahoon footprints have been found. These are the oldest fossilized human footprints found in the world and date back 200 000 years old.
A British fort, Fort Glamorgan, was built in 1847. As time...
Wed, 2010-05-12 10:31
Book cheap flights to South Africa and go to a motorhome hire office for motorhome rentals. For those "budget conscious" football fans book cheap flights South Africa and go to a motorhome hire office for motorhome rentals. A group could share the hiring and petrol costs. The best part of all you will be saving on your accommodation as you travel around in your comfortable motor home.
Many...
Wed, 2010-05-12 10:29
Bundle up warm before you land in South Africa for the 2010 Soccer world cup, as South Africa will be in the grip of winter. Once in side the airport concourse find the car hire offices at the airport car rentals kiosks and get the cheapest car rentals and combi hire. Do not be fooled by the sunshine the OT Tambo is a renowned cold area and the gets a bit warmer nearer the city. The highveld...
Wed, 2010-05-12 10:27
Find a nice car hire at a online car rental website and find out if you can do a one-way car rental. Should you be travelling out just for one game it could be possible to do a one way car rental that you leave at the airport before you depart? Remember to have credit card and a current driver’s license from your home country. Secondly when leaving the airport by road please remember we drive on...
Wed, 2010-05-12 10:25
Ask your travel agents about special rates for sports car hire. There are car hire branches in Johannesburg and Durban and Cape Town. The choices for those seeking out dream machine s include Ferrari’s, Bentley, Porsche, and even some vintage models.
A lot of South African are “petrol heads” and sport car enthusiasts. We have various racetracks and even event days were all the proud owners of...
Wed, 2010-05-12 10:23
Enquire about cheap truck rental or a hire minibus; head out from Johannesburg to a dam. For all of those European fly and trout fisher men you will be pleased to know that there are many Trout fishing spots near Joburg.
Only half-hour drive from Johannesburg, is the Brookwood Estate Trout Farm is located in the Cradle of Human Kind world heritage site.
The Footloose Trout Farm out along the...
Wed, 2010-05-12 10:21
any Johannesburg cheap car rental companies have cheap cars to hire at their cars to hire offices at the airport. Kensington is the first suburban area once visitors have left the freeway. The large statue of a miner clenching a rock to the sky has had some large footballs put around it in preparation for 2010.
Kensington is really a lovely historical suburban village. Many houses have an old...
Wed, 2010-05-12 10:19
Remember when at the cars rental, renting cars; ask about credit card car insurance.
Although South Africa has first world roads, the mini bus drivers, are especially notoriously bad drivers. Their constant weaving in and out of the traffic causes legal road users to become irate.
Bumper bashings are common at intersection and then of course the more serious accidents on our freeways. Credit...
Wed, 2010-05-12 10:09
Majority of the car rental companies in South Africa have Combi hire. VW Combi , is a vehicle that stands in a class of it own. You could get one at a cheap car hire in South Africa or one of the latest luxury models The VW Combi is almost a national symbol in South Africa. These reliable workhorses have been almost like another family member. Their large carrying capacity made favourites for mom...
Wed, 2010-05-12 10:07
If you are planning to go to Port Elizabeth for a holiday, search the internet for cheap car hire Port Elizabeth or cheap car hire and even cheap flights to Port Elizabeth.
Port Elizabeth got its name when the acting governor of the colony at that time, Sir Rufane Donkin, named the city after his late wife, Elizabeth. This blustery coastal town is affectionately called “the windy city”. The...
Wed, 2010-05-12 10:05
You will find cheap weekend car hire in Joburg for combi rental. The combi is ideal for fishing trips. For those of you that are river or dam fishermen the can be no better place than the Vaal Dam, which is located on the Vaal River about 56km south of Johannesburg, near the town of Vereeniging. The word “Vaal” in Afrikaans means dirty or muddy and fishing here come with another set of problems...
Wed, 2010-05-12 10:03
To find South Africa car rental head to Johannesburg for rent car Attractions for you in the City Centre include the Carlton Panorama.
The Carlton centre building is the tallest building in South Africa. There is access to the 50th floor, where viewers can have a panoramic view of the city. The views stretch from the industrial suburbs in the south to the lush green, affluent suburbs in the...
Wed, 2010-05-12 09:59
Visit car rentals in Johannesburg for car leasing and car rentals long term lease. All car arrangements out the way and you are ready to visit Johannesburg.
Many history pundits disagree of the founding name of Johannesburg but all agreed that Jozi as it now fondly known as founded in 1886. Tired and wary colonists from the Cape of Good Hope made the arduous journey of over a 1000km’s in the...
Wed, 2010-05-12 09:56
Most times when you compare car rentals between car rentals Durban and car rentals Johannesburg, there may be a minor difference. What you will notice though is when you land in Jo'burg your ears feel like they are blocked. Just close the nostrils and blow - pop! and welcome to Jozi. We are at much higher altitude here than Durban.
Once you have settled in Jo'burg take some timeout to see Gold...
Wed, 2010-05-12 09:51
Catch cheap flights to George and find auto rental at George car hire. Explore the wonderful nature spots of the Outeniqua Mountains.
The beautiful Outeniqua Mountains Range is a rugged nearly impassable range of dense bush, old forests, and giant ferns. Just over this mountain stretches the desolate semi-desert landscape of the Little Karoo. Some early “Trekkers” made the strange decision to...
Wed, 2010-05-12 09:45
Catch cheap flights to George and find auto rental at George car hire. Explore the wonderful nature spots of the Outeniqua Mountains.
The beautiful Outeniqua Mountains Range is a rugged nearly impassable range of dense bush, old forests, and giant ferns. Just over this mountain stretches the desolate semi-desert landscape of the Little Karoo. Some early “Trekkers” made the strange decision to...
Wed, 2010-05-12 09:34
Calculate in 15kms, and distances between the Durban city and Durban airport to be in time for your flight. Take in some of the diverse attractions Durban has to offer.
A great tourist attraction is the Fitzsimons Snake Park, where daily demonstrations and lecturers are given. The brave snake handlers come to grips with the notorious Black Mamba snake. This incredibly fast and powerful snake is...
Wed, 2010-05-12 09:30
After booking a car for the travelling at a car rentals kiosk and pay a visit to the Museum of Military History in Joburg. The Museum of Military History, Johannesburg is adjacent to Johannesburg Zoo. So if you have walked through the zoo and still have time to spare, why not pay an interesting visit to Museum of Military History. The museum opened and christened the South African National War...
Wed, 2010-05-12 09:27
With all the 2010 media hype visitors can find car rentals in Joburg and compare car rental prices and remember to ask about 2010 car rental specials. With all your arrangements sorted out perhaps, you can now take time out to enjoy one of the South African favourite pastimes. South Africans and South African sports fans by and large have cultivated a beer loving culture in this country. Our...
Wed, 2010-05-12 09:24
The sheer joy of Johannesburg is that within 40km’s from the city you can be in the mountains.
New in SA then hire a minibus or camper van hire with a hire TV and then you are set to sit back and enjoy the game. The countryside is the most peaceful place to be after a drive to a match in the city. The Magaliesberg mountain range is literally “old as the hills”. Not only have many ancient fossils...
Wed, 2010-05-12 09:20
Go to carhire at a airport for the cheapest prices in car hire or combi hire. Once in your car or combi make a day trip to the Snake Park.
The Snake Park is at the foot of the Magaliesburg mountain range, on the shore of the Hartbeespoort Dam, A Reptile sanctuary surrounded by medieval castle walls lies a wonderland for the whole family. The layout of huge trees and trickling water, thick...
Wed, 2010-05-12 09:18
Disembark from cheap flights do a car rental comparison at a car rental Johannesburg airport. Book into your accommodation and the do some site seeing at the Museum Africa, Johannesburg. It is housed in an old attractive building right next door to the Market Theatre complex in Bree Street, Newtown.
The Museum Africa’s collection and research focuses on indigenous African cultures, history and...
Wed, 2010-05-12 09:15
As an international tourist, get a copy of Johannesburg maps to find Johannesburg car rentals. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa. Johannesburg is not officially one of South Africa's three capital cities and the Greater Johannesburg Metropolitan Area population was last recorded at 7,151,447 citizens. What was once a small mining community...
Wed, 2010-05-12 09:11
Looking for cheap car rental or car specials, then go to a car rental in joburg. Then when you are mobile, head off to The James Hall Museum of Transport.
Just outside the city limits, in a southerly direction stands “The James Hall Museum of Transport”, in Rosettenville Johannesburg, opposite the Rand Stadium, has wide variety of vehicular transport from steam driven vehicles, trains, trams and...
Wed, 2010-05-12 09:07
The car industry South Africa, is abuzz with 2010 fever, Car rentals are in for a bumper season. Some agencies offer car rental monthly at rates, for the visitor who wishes to stay a bit longer in our great country. If you are one of those visitors who plan to stay on a bit after the soccer, please make sure that you visit the Johannesburg Zoo.
The animals at Johannesburg Zoo are also doing their...
Wed, 2010-05-12 09:03
Car rental in Durban at car rental Durban airport is the same as car rental Paris. If it is glamour and horse racing you are after then the Greyville Race Course is the venue for the annual July Handicap, South Africa's premier horse race. This prestigious event attracts thousands of visitors and high fashion outfits are the pick of the day. This event would have Paris fashion designers green...
Wed, 2010-05-12 08:58
Car hire is easy to do, and car hire from car hire in Johannesburg South Africa could not be simpler. All our airports and major cities have car hire offices. O. R. Tambo International Airport is relatively near the city and has easy access by way of major hi-ways, from any point on the compass. Once you have settled in take a trip around Johannesburg. Joburg as the locals know it has the largest...
Wed, 2010-05-12 08:51
Get your long term car rental in South Africa at a car rental at Johannesburg international airport for good car rental deals. Once you have your car head out to the Apartheid Museum. The museum has a separate exhibition area that leads the tourist consecutively through the prelude to and history of apartheid, including the present day situation in South Africa post-apartheid. It has carefully...
Wed, 2010-05-12 08:48
Be it car rental Europe or car rental England, its similar at car hire Jo'burg. Its only the location and tourist sites that are different. A visit to The Voortrekker Monument Pretoria or Tswane as it is now known is necessary visit for newcomers to South Africa. The Voortrekker monument in Pretoria is testimony to all the brave Christian men, women, and children who were the pioneers of this...
Wed, 2010-05-12 08:45
Find out about a car rental for the weekend at a car rental in Stellenbosch. Once you get a car hire from one of the offices in the quaint town, you are ready to explore. Travel around the Stellenbosch wine attractions that boast more than 150 cellars within a 25 km radius. Stellenbosch is the Cape’s second oldest town, after Cape Town. It is in the heart of the Cape Wine lands. Drive down row...
Tue, 2010-05-11 22:08
This picturesque seaside town is only 120Kms from Cape Town. The information office is very informative about any Hermanus guesthouse and would have details of all the guest houses in the area. Once you have decided where to stay and booked into the guest house of your choice, head off to the harbour. Fishermen sell their fresh catch daily at affordable prices and depending on the season, you may...
Tue, 2010-05-11 22:04
When you land in South Africa, rent a car at the airport, and while there ask about airport to airport car rental. There are many airports in South Africa, throught out the contry with OR Tambo being the biggest. The Jans Smuts airport, it was named after the late South Africa president. It was founded in 1952 as ""Jan Smuts Airport"", two years after his death. Once known as ""Palmietfontein...
Tue, 2010-05-11 22:02
Find out about car rental for the weekend at car rental in Stellenbosch. Once you get car hire from one of the offices in the quaint town, you are ready to explore. Travel around the Stellenbosch wine attractions that boast more than 150 cellars within a 25 km radius. Stellenbosch is the Cape’s second oldest town, after Cape Town. It is in the heart of the Cape Wine lands. Drive down row upon...
Tue, 2010-05-11 15:50
For the more discerning, golf playing client, ask at a George car hire, about executive car rentals. Golf in South Africa is very popular and while in George visit the George Golf Club. It is huddled away in the foothills of the splendid Outeniqua mountain range, you will find the fine-looking natural parkland known as George Golf Club. Charles Molteno Murry designed the original course in 1931...
Tue, 2010-05-11 15:47
Car rental agencies for car rental in Africa have agencies in all the major cities within South Africa. Should you wish to have a rental car for a longer period, you could consider car leasing. The rates are reduced for leasing and you will have the freedom to explore places like the Magaliesberg area. Here you will find the caves at Sterkfonetin, 25 km south of the mountains; these caves have...
Tue, 2010-05-11 15:42
Depart from your flights to South Africa and seek out cheap accommodation and car rentals in Johannesburg the city of gold.
The huge demand of gold extraction in the fast growing mining area, Johannesburg, took precedent during the gold rush years. The Boer leader Paul Kruger was quick to spot a potential market for the explosives industry. A huge tract of land was allotted some, 2400 hectares,...
Tue, 2010-05-11 15:40
The flights to South Africa that land in East London, have easy car rentals at East London car hire
Welcome to East London, where early man walked along the coast of the town on the seashore where the Nahoon footprints have been found. These are the oldest fossilized human footprints found in the world and date back 200 000 years old.
A British fort, Fort Glamorgan, was built in 1847. As time...
Tue, 2010-05-11 15:35
Compare car rentals and campervan hire at a campervan hire branch in South Africa. Depending on how big your travel group is, another option would be to get a campervan. These versatile vehicles take the hassle out of finding accommodation during the busy 2010 soccer cup season. Most of the campers can sleep 4 to 5 people and have all the necessary amenities built in. Caravan parks and camping...
Mon, 2010-04-12 11:37
Should you be having a holiday at a hotel in South Africa, Bloemfontein, please find out where the nearest car hire companies in South Africa are, hire a car and visit the Owl House in Nieu Beethesda near Kompassberg.
Helen Martins is the name of the eccentric woman whose fascination of light and all things spiritual have made this unusual art house, which is a must see for any visitor....
Sun, 2010-04-04 21:02
Nelspruit has become an important tourism hub; the airport near Nelspruit is comparatively a small airport but offers a full range of car rental options.
Rent a car at the counter from any Nelspruit car rental places if you wish to transport a group in comfort.
South Africa tourism sites include beautiful places like:
The Panarama Route is becoming increasingly popular, with God's Window, Burke's...
Sun, 2010-04-04 21:00
Enquire at the car rental in Capetown about the weather in South Africa and nine times out of ten; most respondents will answer you, that you can have “four seasons in one” on any given day. So while on your South Africa holiday, check out the weather stations on TV or the radio, before making plans to go out to sea. South Africa offers some excellent fishing opportunities for lovers of nature...
Sun, 2010-04-04 20:58
First, decide on what type of South African vacation you wish to have and compare car rentals or check out campervans for hire.
Should you opt for a campervan, the mountains of the Drakensburg are the place to go. There are fantastic hiking trails in the area it has numerous walks and hikes to challenge the tourist, from effortless to daylong hikes for the more experienced hiker. The whole...
Sun, 2010-04-04 20:56
After you rent a car Johannesburg at the airport, check the weather forecast for Johannesburg and head out to the Magaliesberg/crocodile ramble route.
Only 30 minutes away from Johannesburg in your hired car, you can enjoy a nature ramble or stay at some of the wonderful venues this area has to offer. Toadbury Hall stands on a 23 hectare estate, has sweeping lawns that stretches from the...
Sun, 2010-04-04 20:54
The 2010 soccer world cup will take place from June 11 to July 11, 2010. The nine cities, where games will be played are Johannesburg, Bloemfontein/Mangaung, Rustenburg, Pretoria/Tshwane, Durban, Cape Town, Nelspruit, Polokwane and Port Elizabeth.
Should you decide to travel around a bit for a South Africa tour between or after anyone of the soccer matches be sure to get yourself a South Africa...
Sun, 2010-04-04 20:48
For car rentals, South Africa and a South Africa holiday in Durban.
The airport and inner city have car rental offices and the Durban information centre is very co-operative. Once you obtained your rent car in South Africa, head out and begin, exploring.
Kwa Zulu Natal has some of the finest beaches and warm Indian Ocean has to offer. The main city Durban, is a smorgasbord of culinary delights...
Sun, 2010-04-04 20:42
At South African car rental companies, you will find very similar hiring procedures, as one would find with international car rental.
South African best car rental deals can compare favorably with most overseas places. Large number South African car rentals are now online.
When deciding your destination be sure to calculate how long your stay is going to be and consider monthly car rental....
Sun, 2010-04-04 20:38
When booking your holiday to South Africa, be sure to ask the travel agents if they know of any of the beaten track places to explore.
Once you have seen the more "touristy" places ask at one of the local info centers or travel agents about a route map to the smaller towns or locals call them "Dorp". You will be pleasantly surprised at how many of the quaint towns have equally quaint and...
Sun, 2010-04-04 20:34
When you leave the car rental hire office you could consider a Hermanus holiday.
Hermanus is known as the Whale watching capital of South Africa. There are many Hotels and guest lodges in the area offering first class accommodation in Hermanus. This quaint seaside town is only 40Kms from Cape Town.
Hermanus is on the Whale Coast, South Africa and accommodation includes lodging establishments...
Sun, 2010-04-04 20:28
South Africa has numerous out doors and camping magazines that cover stories and articles about gps accessories, auto gps reviews, and gps comparisons. Many brands and models are put through their paces and tested in the harsh South African bushveld conditions.
While some writers may tackle handheld GPS devices, another will write about auto gps benefits and advantages. Our country is huge about...
Sun, 2010-04-04 20:24
Should you be one of those well-organised bush travellers you will pleased to know that GSP cables are now readily available from Gilsson GPS cables.
Using the highest UL-certified materials components, Gilsson GPS cables are produced and each component is custom manufactured to ensure a perfect fit with Garmin GPS units.
Some of the unique features include:
They have Designed for these models...
Sun, 2010-04-04 20:20
When searching for carhire in a small town, where there are no car rental companies,first be sure to check out the local town's garage for cheap rental cars, the mechanics there have most probably worked on everyone’s personal vehicle and know what is available.
Failing that, approach some of the shop owners or speak to the locals at the pub. South Africans are helpful at the best of times, but...
Sun, 2010-04-04 20:13
If you are looking for cheap car rental in South Africa or just South African car rental, be sure to look at advertisements for Jo'burg car rentals or any South African car rental agency, advertising their specials for the month.
Car crime and hijackings are common in most areas of the greater Gauteng, so be alert to strangers approaching your car at intersections and stop signs.
Listed below are...
Sun, 2010-04-04 20:09
When booking flights to South Africa, please find out about car hire from the airport which you are going to land at. For example if you are flying to Cape Town, Google "car hire airport" or "cheap car rental Cape town" from one of the internet hot spots scattered around the airport.
If you have already taken a taxi to Cape Town city and find yourself needing your own transport. Enquire at the...
Sun, 2010-04-04 20:06
The Volkswagen Combi/Kombi is a great road-rolling vehicle to tour South Africa. Look for a place that has cars for hire and then enquire if they offer Combi hire? Imagine the reliable purr of the good old' Volkswagen beneath your feet as you head out in any direction the compass across the many freeways that traverse South Africa.
When asking about Kombi hire it is advisable to enquire about a...
Sun, 2010-04-04 20:03
There are numerous web listing for hotels in South Africa and South Africa b&b establishments. Before planning your South Africa safari or South Africa vacation, it is best to Google hotels in South Africa to find out if there will be any accommodation during the 2010 soccer World Cup. You will find that some web sites have hotels that are sorted by type of lodgings offered including South...
Sun, 2010-04-04 19:58
World Cup 2010 is on every ones lips now, and if you are one of those visitors to this country, who wishes to extend their stay in this beautiful country, arrange with the South Africa car hire company a long-term car rental in South Africa.
This will give you the freedom to move about and travel the length and breadth of South Africa. Another affordable way to travel is to stay in places like...
Sun, 2010-04-04 19:51
Remember when renting a car, South Africa is bigger that most visitors imagine and getting lost either in one of the big cities or worse out in the country with not a house or civilized establishment within kilometers can be no fun. Getting a GPS “navigation system” like Tom Tom gps is an invaluable tool for exploring South Africa.
As a feature, most hire cars have GPS vehicle tracking systems as...
Sun, 2010-04-04 19:47
Port Elizabeth companies offering car rental have car GPS systems installed in the cars to make your exploring easier. A few places to explore using handheld gps include the Addo Elephant Park and Tsitskamma National Park is just two of the many exciting African adventures awaiting visitors on the way to Port Elizabeth.
The Addo elephant Park has many different walking and horse trails to...
Sat, 2010-04-03 19:41
Bakkies pronounced “Bucki”
Your nearest car rental place should also have a collection of bakkies in 4x4 or 2x2 options depending on the terrain you wish to travel.
Once you have collected your 4x4 some thought must be given to the following tips; Get a Garmin GPS makes a very reliable and easy to use Garmin GPS accessories. You make want to hire a retractable awning for those quick roadside...
Sat, 2010-04-03 19:34
Do you need an International drivers license to be allowed to drive a rental car in South Africa?
Please be sure to contact the car hire company that you wish to hire a car from, e.g. http:www.thrifty.co.za, as criteria may vary from company to company.
Provided your home country license include your photo and signature and is in one of S.A.'s official languages, there is no legal requirement for...
Sat, 2010-04-03 19:24
After you have been to the Durban airport car hire or the Newcastle car hire or maybe a luxury car hire, go and visit The Carnegie Art Museum, the Carnegie Art Gallery was built on the old town gallows site and specializes in landscape themes by South African artists. Art and indigenous craft from the northern KZN area is also collected and there are some fine examples of Zulu bead work and...
Sat, 2010-04-03 19:21
Should you be travelling from Durban stop at a car hire Pietermaritzburg or do some home work and find out where the cheapest car hire or car hire companies South Africa is in Pietermaritzburg.
Pietermaritzburg is the capital and second largest city of the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. The Voortrekkers originally founded the city in 1843, after the defeat of Dingane at the Battle of...
Sat, 2010-04-03 19:18
All of our TV and radio stations cover South African news and weather.
Depending in what part of South Africa, you find yourself there will local and countrywide news and weather easily obtainable. Some weather broadcast may be more in depth especially those radio stations near the coast who give up to date weather conditions every couple of hours. Great if you are planning a charted fishing...
Sat, 2010-04-03 18:57
With advent of the Internet, the task of searching for cheap accommodation or cheap flights to your favorite destination could not be easier. Search engines like ask.com and Google.com make our lives simpler when making all your travel preparations. Any service, like South African car rental companies or accommodation is at your fingertips. Another handy feature is the maps of the area you wish...
Sat, 2010-04-03 18:54
Many of the companies offering car rental Port Elizabeth have car GPS systems installed in the cars to make your ex-ploring easier. A few places to explore that are near Port Elizabeth include the Addo Elephant Park and Tsitskamma National Park is just two of the many exciting African adventures awaiting visitors on the way to Port Elizabeth. The Addo elephant Park has many different walking and...
Sat, 2010-04-03 18:51
Look up on Google, car hire Durban South Africa or rent car South Africa, and you will be ready to embark on an adventure. Kwa Zulu Natal has some of the finest beach and warm Indian ocean has to offer. The main city Durban, is a smorgasbord of culinary delights and foods can vary from spicy Indian foods (watch out for the curries they are hot!!), traditional African and exotic eastern menus....
Sat, 2010-04-03 18:48
Should you decide to do a bit of a South Africa tour between or after anyone of the soccer matches be sure to get yourself a South Africa map or the area you intend to visit.
Many visitors misjudge just how big South Africa is.
Secondly phone ahead to find out if there is accommodation and cheap car hire South Africa available at the destination you wish to visit. Most of the hospitality venues...
Sat, 2010-04-03 18:44
Before travelling in your rental car in South Africa be sure to obtain a map book for the areas you wish to visit. While many hire cars do come with GPS, a map book is an invaluable tool for visiting tourist or out of the way sites. There are also new developments on the internet such as these below:
BBC Sport: Has launched a comprehensive map World Cup 2010 Map for South Africa. The map is well...
Sat, 2010-04-03 18:40
South Africa has built six new stadiums and renovated four older stadiums for the 2010 soccer world cup. FIFA officials gave a thumbs-up after the final inspection tour. The final stadium tour was carried out over 10-days, and covered nine cities.
There are Thrifty branches near The Final 10 Stadiums
• Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
• Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban Airport
• Nelson Mandela Stadium...
Sat, 2010-04-03 18:33
Car Rental joins the electronic social networking revolution:
Facebook members in South Africa are now able to benefit from our high-tech innovation on your favourite social networking web page. It is now possible to become a “Facebook friend” of Thrifty Car Rental. Simply log on to your personal Facebook page, do a friend search for Thrifty Car Rental.
Request a friend invitation and enjoy the...
Sat, 2010-04-03 18:21
Most Car Rentals is now based at all major airports in South Africa; these include Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Nelspruit, Port Elizabeth, George, and East London.
This affordable, service is going to be invaluable for the 2010 World Cup tourists, as one only has to read of what most of the websites offering travel advice to tourists have to say, are in essence is the same...
Sat, 2010-04-03 18:19
Overseas travelers please take note of the following points for tourists safety:
Should you be considering hiring a car in South Africa, during the World Cup make certain that all car rental, hire bookings confirmed before you arrive?
You would do well to avoid crowded buses or trains, and close physical contact with passengers, as these places are a haven for muggers and pickpockets.
If you have...
Sat, 2010-04-03 18:16
Many car rental/hire companies offers special rates that include kilometres travelled or give a certain amount of free mileage, so check out the figures below:
The distances between the airports and nearest towns in South Africa for the 2010 World Cup
Cape Town International Airport - 22 kilometres (14 miles)east of the city (travel time - 25 minutes by car
)
Bloemfontein International - 10...
Sat, 2010-04-03 18:13
We are pleased to announce that you can now make online bookings for Namibia via www.thrifty.com.na . This new feature makes your car rental booking easier, simpler and gives you access to our car hire in Namibia deals with a click of a mouse. International consumer usage of the Internet to find information, services and on-line booking car rentals is growing exponentially.
A recent survey found...
Sat, 2010-04-03 18:11
In the face of the global economic meltdown in world economies, the international car rental market is anticipated to growth in the period 2007-2010. The developing markets of the Middle East, India, China and Australia are the probable areas for new growth in affordable car hire. This down turn trend of negative growth has made car rental companies sit up and take interest in emerging economies...
Sat, 2010-04-03 13:38
The 2010 soccer world cup will take place from June 11 to July 11, 2010.
The nine cities, where games will be played are Johannesburg, Bloemfontein/Mangaung, Rustenburg, Pretoria/Tshwane, Durban, Cape Town, Nelspruit, Polokwane and Port Elizabeth.
Eight different groups of four countries, make up the competition. After each country has played all other teams in their group, the top two teams of...
