Upington car rentals

On average a rental car in Upington costs $109 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Upington found in the last 2 weeks is $109.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Upington. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The only car rental company onsite at Upington airport is Europcar.

The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Upington airport to off-airport locations is Europcar.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Full Size car rental in Upington costs $90 per day, on average.

In Upington, cars are most frequently rented at Europcar Upington Airport (3 miles from city center).

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 17 car rental agencies in Upington.

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

When considering car hire in Upington, we recommend a compact SUV or a sedan. The city has wide streets, but an SUV will provide better handling on gravel roads, if you plan to explore the surrounding areas. A sedan is a good option for city driving and manoeuvring through traffic. Keep in mind that some streets in the city centre, like Schröder Street, are known for being narrow.

The speed limit in Upington is generally 60 km/h (37 mph) in urban areas and 120 km/h (75 mph) on major roads, unless otherwise stated. Pay attention to signage as speed limits can vary. Speed cameras are in place, and if you are caught exceeding the speed limit in a car hire vehicle, you may face penalties and fines. Some of the common locations where speed cameras are often placed include Nelson Mandela Drive, the main road in Upington, as well as along major highways like the N10 and N14.

In Upington, you will find both free and paid parking options. The city centre has metered street parking, which typically costs around 10 ZAR per hour (approximately 0.5 GBP). Alternatively, parking lots like the Kalahari Mall Parking Garage and the Upington CBD Car Park offer secure paid parking options. Outside the city centre, there are plenty of free parking spaces available.