South Africa Car Rentals

South Africa car rentals are a great way to tour the beaches of South Africa. The country’s shores vary from crowded city beaches to wild expanses of marine nature reserve, offering a unique touring experience.

Western Cape

The Western Cape is South’s Africa’s most developed province. Cosmopolitan and quaint, the coasts of the Cape are both diverse and captivating. The west coast lies on the cool Atlantic Ocean and the east on the warm Indian Ocean waters. If you’re using South Africa car rentals to tour SA’s beaches, the West Coast is a recommended place to begin-especially if you hire car Cape Town Airport.

West Coast

The West Coast is untamed and natural, peppered with little fishing communities. The beaches are wonderful for peaceful holidays away from the crowds and there is prolific birdlife for avid bird watchers.

Atlantic Seaboard

The Atlantic Seaboard is Cape Town’s “Med”. Striking mountains provide an arresting backdrop to white, sandy beaches and clear blue waters. The beaches are fashionable and the water very refreshing!

False Bay Coast

False Bay is a beautiful curve of Indian Ocean shoreline. The beaches are long and wide, ideal for family outings. Tiny towns and fishing hamlets dot the coast and provide great accommodation as well as endless hours of shopping and dining pleasure. 

Overberg Coast (Cape Whale Coast)

The celebrated Cape Overberg Coast is wildly popular during the whale season from mid-winter (June) through to mid-summer (September) when Southern Right, Bryde’s and Humpback whales migrate to this coastline to breed. Local towns have excellent vantage points (such as the 12km cliff path in Hermanus) from which to observe the whales.

Garden Route

The Garden Route is an absolutely glorious drive with the Indian Ocean on one side and mountain ranges on the other. This is a truly exceptional place stay over and explore.

Eastern Cape

The Eastern Cape shoreline is somewhat enigmatic with a wealth of alluring beaches: some the holiday playground of the rich and others wild and undiscovered.

Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast has a pleasant climate and attracts affluent visitors with its picturesque rivers, lagoons, and beaches. Nature reserves extend onto the beach and afford the opportunity for lovely walks and fantastic birding.

Wild Coast

The Wild Coast is undeveloped and mostly untouched. Dramatic cliff faces soar high above the sea and unspoiled beaches are accessible only by horseback and hiking.

KwaZulu-Natal

The coastline of KZN is known for its golden beaches and warm water, perfect for swimming and surfing.

Hibiscus Coast

Natal’s South Coast is known as the Hibiscus Coast because of its abundance of Hibiscus trees. The shoreline is a well-patronised holiday destination with many safe swimming beaches and plenty of accommodation.

Dolphin Coast

The Dolphin Coast (sometimes referred to as the North Coast) enjoys the (often daily) antics of schools of Bottlenose dolphins playing in the waves. It’s a popular vacation spot and terrific for families.

Elephant Coast

The Elephant Coast is right up at the top of the province, bordering on Mozambique. Most of the area is protected game reserves and marine conservation areas, so it’s an unbeatable venue for game viewing, bird watching and incredible diving.

A tour of SA’s shorelines is a fantastic holiday idea. Go for South Africa car rentals to give you freedom over your travels.