Budget-friendly car rental prices in Johannesburg

Budget-friendly car rental prices in Johannesburg are a real possibility with the right car hire company. Woodford has branches all over South Africa and offers a selection of vehicles from basic town cars to luxury sedans. If you’re planning to travel South Africa you probably already know that touring by car is the most convenient and cost-effective way to see the country. Before you settle on your transport, check with Woodford to make sure you’re getting the best car rental prices in Johannesburg. Once you’re on the road, don’t miss these unforgettable attractions:

Kruger National Park

Johannesburg to Kruger: 410-600km

The Kruger National Park is one of South Africa’s top tourist attractions. Kruger is a game reserve and home to a multitude of wildlife including the Big 5: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. The reserve covers a vast amount of land in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces-in fact, the park is bigger than Ireland! Kruger is the ultimate African experience and accommodates travellers ranging from campers to guests on custom-designed, luxury safaris.

Distances from Johannesburg to the Kruger National park gates:

• Crocodile Bridge Gate: 475km
• Malelane Gate: 428km
• Numbi: 411km
• Phabeni Gate: 460km
• Paul Kruger Gate: 470km
• Orpen Gate: 490km
• Phalaborwa Gate: 490km
• Punda Maria Gate: 550km
• Pafuri Gate: 600km

Kruger attractions:

• Daytime/evening guided game drives
• Self-drive game drives
• Walking trails
• Helicopter flights
• Golf

Port Elizabeth

Johannesburg to PE: 1048km

Port Elizabeth, often referred to as “PE”, is commonly known as “the friendly city” and also “the windy city”. PE is on the coast of the Eastern Cape and the starting point of both the Sunshine Coast and the Garden Route, two renowned South African attractions. Watersports are hugely popular along this coastline due to the great weather and warm waters of the Indian Ocean. The Sunshine Coast is perfect for beach holidays and the Garden Route is a glorious drive through indigenous flora and forests.

Port Elizabeth attractions

• Sunshine Coast
• Garden Route
• Addo Elephant Park
• Tsitsikamma National Park
• Shamwari Game Reserve

Durban

Johannesburg to Durban: 566km

Sunny, sultry Durban is KwaZulu-Natal’s largest city and South Africa’s holiday playground. Durban beachfront is a favourite tourist destination with its hotels, restaurants, shopping and holiday apartments. The beachfront is known as the “Golden Mile”, a name derived from the long stretches of golden sand gracing the city’s shores. A promenade runs parallel to the beaches from Suncoast Casino in the north to uShaka Marine World in the south. The promenade is used from dawn till the late evening hours by walkers, joggers, cyclists, surfers, beachgoers and visitors enjoying the sights and sounds on the beachfront.

Durban attractions

• Durban beaches
• uShaka Marine World
• Suncoast Casino
• The Playhouse
• Moses Mabhida Stadium

Cape Town

Johannesburg to Cape Town: 1393km

Cape Town is a stunning city. Set on the white shores of the Atlantic with Table Mountain as a backdrop, the “Mother City” is a travel photographer’s dream. Cape Town is sophisticated, offering upmarket shopping, superb restaurants and fine entertainment. Attractions include the trendy beaches, city centre shops, activities at Kirstenbosch and a variety of festivals, shows and entertainment in and around the city.

Cape Town attractions

• Table Mountain
• Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
• Kirstenbosch
• Constantia Wine Route
• Winelands

South Africa is a land of amazing diversity and magnificent beauty. Travelling the country by car is a fantastic way to see what it has to offer. To tour South Africa at a budget-friendly cost, contact Woodford for affordable car rental prices in Johannesburg.