Renting a car makes life easier for students in a foreign land to travel with ease. If one has an international license they are eligible to hire cars that they may drive themselves. Hires can be occasional, daily, and monthly or can extend for months depending on the hire agreements.
Here are some tips to consider before hiring a car in Namibia
Driving tips:
In Namibia driving is on the left side of the road. The roads are in very good condition - be it gravel, tarmac, or salt road. Always avoid driving at night, there are always animals crossing the road at night.
One must also stick to the speed limits of 60km/h within cities and towns, 120 km/h on tarmac roads in rural areas and must not exceed 70 km/h on gravel roads
Time-period- hire can be made daily, occasionally, or monthly depending on the rental agency and the client. It is usually cheaper to hire a vehicle for a longer period than shorter periods
Cost- there is cost associated with hiring a car and one must always consider those.
Chauffer or self-drive- some agencies may not allow people to drive their cars without a chauffeur. However, some clients prefer to hire a car and explore the country while driving on their own. So before hiring a car, consider your preferences and the agency terms.
The type of car –Namibia is a rough terrain country and it is wise to use a car that will be able to manage the terrain. This is especially in remote areas. So when hiring, one needs to buy a better-suited car depending on the terrain.
Let's take a look at some car rentals in Namibia.
Avis Car rental
Avis is a very convenient car rental, providing Pick-up wait, Drop-off waits for Shuttle and rental service. They have a large fleet which is in good condition and you get value for your money. They offer an in-depth explanation and video of driving in Namibia.
You can choose to self-drive or you can opt for a chauffeur-driven car but it has an extra charge. That has a wide fleet to choose from, from small convenience cars to family vehicles and special utility vehicles to suit the terrain.
Africa on Wheels
Africa on Wheels offers specialized 4x4 car hire in Namibia. Africa On Wheels offers a wide variety of 4x4 only vehicles from the Toyota Hilux Double Cab to Landcruisers and JF cruisers. It has a large variety of Toyota Double Cabs and Landcruiser.
Some of them are suitable for dune-driving. Its fleet comprises of Toyota Double Cab & Toyota Double Cab Automatic, Toyota Prado, Toyota Land Cruiser HJ 79, Toyota FJ Cruiser, Toyota Land Cruiser HJ 76 Stretched Landcruiser, Toyota Land Cruiser HJ 200
African 4x4 Rentals- offers a large fleet of Toyota Hilux double cabs. They also have a 7-seater Toyota Land Cruiser for larger families or groups, Toyota Quantum, and Mercedes Sprinter.
It is ideal for students who want to spend some time out as a group. Its fleet includes Toyota Single Cab 4x4, Toyota Single Cab 4x4 - Luxury Campervan, Toyota Double Cab 4×4, Toyota Fortuner 4×4, Toyota Landcruiser 7-seater 4x4, Toyota Quantum / Mercedes Sprinter
AfriCar Car Hire- is a well-organized, friendly car rental company in Windhoek, Namibia. Besides 4x4 vehicles like Toyota Hilux, they also offer cars like the small and affordable Toyota Yaris or the larger VW Kombi. Their fleet comprises of Toyota Single Cab, Toyota Yaris, VW Kombi, Toyota Double Cab, Toyota RAV 4, and Toyota Land Cruiser
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