Car rental in South Africa

Driving in South Africa

Driving side

Traffic drives on the left

International Driving Permit

Recommended alongside your national licence. An IDP is recommended for non-English licenses.

Typical minimum rental age

18+

Speed limits

60 urban · 100 rural · 120 motorway (km/h)

Tolls

Tolls are charged on some major highways, payable by cash or electronic tag.

Blood alcohol limit

0.05%

Emergency number

112

• Seat belts are mandatory for all passengers.
• Using a mobile phone while driving is prohibited unless hands-free.
• Traffic lights may be out during power cuts; treat intersections as four-way stops.