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Stellenbosch Car Rental Guide

This page informs you of the car rental possibilities in Stellenbosch and also gives an overview of the 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 Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch is the second oldest town and definitely the most scenic and historically preserved town in South Africa. It is situated in a magnificent mountain valley and has a mild Mediterranean climate perfect for exploring the Winelands and other tourist attractions. The streets of the city present many fine examples of elegant Cape Dutch, Victorian and Georgian architecture. The Dorp Street with its old buildings is the University’s main thoroughfare where modern life is side by side with the history and architectural heritage.

Stellenbosch is an important cultural centre, being home to many galleries and museums. The Stellenbosch Wine Route is probably the country’s most famous and the Stellenbosch Wine of Origin area includes more than a hundred cellars.

Population: 70,000
Country: Republic of South Africa
Time Zone: GMT/UTC + 2
Telephone Area Code: 21
Monetary Unit: South African Rand