Cape Town is often the first port of call for international visitors to South Africa. As such it has a solid tourist infrastructure and fine tradition of service which starts from the moment you touch down at Cape Town International Airport.
This port of call is your gateway to the city centre, sprawled at the foot of the iconic Table Mountain, offering a wealth of attractions both along the coast and inland. The efficient Cape Town public transport network is ideal for city explorations, but nothing beats a rental car if you like to set your own schedule or head off the beaten track.
Your Cape Town adventure begins with Avis Car Hire Cape Town which is available at the airport for your ultimate convenience, along with a collection of car rental companies.
Avis Car Rental had its origins in Bloemfontein in 1967 under the banner of Zeda Car Rental and Tours. The business was subsequently purchased by Sanlam and Avis Rent a Car Systems in a joint venture which saw the brand begin its rise to dominate the South African car hire market.
By 1972, Avis car hire had expanded to offer its services at every major centre in the country, including Cape Town. There are currently 80 branches of Avis located wherever you want to go in South Africa, including Cape Town International Airport and 23 other airports nationwide.
You can look forward to the full spectrum of affordable car hire and excellent add on services wherever you find an Avis branch as well as online.
Avis Car Hire Cape Town has branches at Tower Road in Airport Industria, on Strand Street in Cape Town and at Cape Town International Airport. The kiosk can be reached via the pedestrian subways on either side of the terminal building at the Transport Plaza outside the Central Terminal Building.
Here you can expect expert, friendly 24-hour service.
You are certain to find exactly what you are looking for with Avis car rental Cape Town. Sedan vehicles are available in a range of economy and midrange classifications to suit the business and leisure traveller.
Discerning travellers can choose from several high-end vehicles in the form of Audi A3 convertibles, Audi A8s and BMW 650i sedans. These luxury vehicles are all under 12 months old, with low mileage, air-conditioning, power steering, central locking, airbags, GPS and radio/CD player.
Van RentalIf you have large items to move for your conference or are heading off on a safari, Avis car rental Cape Town has just what you need. These take the form of 4x4 single or double cab off road vehicles, panel vans, 1, 3, 5 or 8 tonne trucks and 14-seater buses.
With under 400 000 kilometres on the clock and a 6-year age limit, these workhorses have all been maintained to provide reliable efficient service. Vans and pick-up trucks are all under 2 years old with under 120 000 km on the clock.
Alternately, trailer hire from Avis car hire Cape Town could be just what you need to transport bulky items or extra luggage. These can be hired independently or with a suitable vehicle and may be returned to any Avis outlet with your rental car or at a convenient time.
This stand-by arrangement allows you to make use of an alternative vehicle if your original rental vehicle is out of commission for any reason. You can make use of this service for short trips, such as to the airport or a meeting until your vehicle is back on track. This service is currently available only around Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Avis Chauffer DriveMake a big impression at exclusive events with a chauffeur-driven luxury vehicle, 4x4 or convertible thanks to Avis car rental Cape Town.
Avis Conference and EventsArranging transport for a conference is a breeze when you make use of this service which will take care of all the travel arrangements for you, regardless of how many delegates need to get around.
Avis Buy A CarPurchasing one of Avis’ well-maintained fleet – after their term of service, is a failsafe way to invest in a second-hand vehicle worry-free.
Optional ExtrasAvis car rental Cape Town has a 24-hour helpline to assist their customers as well as roadside assistance and maps to ensure carefree travels around South Africa.
Car Seats for babies and toddlers are available to hire, as well as bicycle racks and GPS navigation systems in any language.
Avis car hire Cape Town offers regular specials including International Visitors Specials, Weekend Car Hire, Super Cover and Monthly Rates as well as Shorter Distance Specials.
Partner ProgrammesWhen you hire a car you are entitled to a range of savings and rewards from a number of partners including:
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