Durban Car Rental Guide

The current page informs you of the car rental possibilities in Durban downtown and airport and also gives a short overview of the main car rental and driving restrictions valid in South Africa.

Rental Restrictions

To rent a car in South Africa, you must be at least 21 years old (age may vary by car category and location) and have held your license for one year. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge.

Rental cars are not allowed to travel into Angola, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Zaire, Uganda, Kenya, Madagascar, Congo, Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Chad, Gabon, Cameroon, Central African Republic or Nigeria.

Driving Restrictions

In South Africa, traffic is on the left and overtaking on the right. The legal driving age is 18. All passengers are required to use seatbelts at all times. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.5‰. Drunk driving and speeding are heavily fined.

You are not allowed to use your mobile phone while driving.

Parking can be a problem in major cities of South Africa. You are advised to park in a garage.

Speed Limits:

Area	Speed
City	60KM/H
Highway	120KM/H

Emergency Numbers

Police: 1011
Ambulance: 10222
Fire: 1022

Road Tolls

There are no toll highways in South Africa.

About Durban

Durban has sunny weather all year round, making it a popular tourist destination. It is a major gateway to Africa and also the largest port city on the continent.

You can find beautiful golden beaches with warm waters and palm trees in Durban. There are many nature reserves and conservation areas in the city and its vicinity, as well as parks and gardens.

You can go shopping in the many malls or find several lovely restaurants and cafes. There are also numerous fascinating museums and galleries to visit. Everyone will find something to do in Durban.

Population: 2,354,900
Country: Republic of South Africa
Time Zone: GMT/UTC + 2
Telephone Area Code: 031
Monetary Unit: South African Rand