Hermanus car rentals

Based on our information, car rental agencies in Hermanus only have manual transmission cars.

The average gas price in Hermanus is $4.91 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $59 and $79, depending on the car size.

Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Hermanus.

Car rental companies onsite at Cape Town Intl airport include Woodford, GREEN MOTION, Hertz, Alamo, Bluu, Budget, 1First Car Rental, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar and Avis.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Cape Town Intl airport to off-airport locations include Woodford, Hertz, Budget, Europcar, Avis, Dollar, keddy by Europcar, Tempest Car Hire, Firefly, and Thrifty.

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An Economy car rental in Hermanus costs $42 per day, on average.

Most car rental providers in Hermanus offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Hermanus, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 13 car rental agencies in Hermanus.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Hermanus so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Car hire in Hermanus is the perfect way to explore at a speed of your choosing. If you are planning to just drive in the town, then you won’t need more than a compact vehicle. These are ideal for manoeuvring on busy roads, as well as for parking in tight spaces. If you plan to head into the countryside of the Western Cape Province, then a more robust car is needed. An SUV offers better grip and handling which is ideal on steep and uneven terrain.

It’s important that you stick to the speed limits when you’re driving in this town, otherwise you might get fined or banned by the police. If you’re caught by a speed camera, then you can expect to be fined by your car hire agency, who will also pass on your details to the police. Sticking to the speed limits help reduce accidents too, which is an added incentive. The top speed in Hermanus is 60 km/h. On rural roads, the fastest you can go is 100 km/h, whereas on motorways, it’s 120 km/h.

There are lots of areas to park in this town, ideal if you have a hire car. One of the best places for parking is Aparcam, which is a free car park. This is located close to the centre of the town too. For a trip to the beach, then Grotto Beach Parking is also free, whereas the cost of private car parks in South Africa tends to be about R23 (roughly ₹105) for 2 hours.