| As World Cup preparations kick off, many are | | | | One of the best things about Durban is its warm |
| arranging their car hire in South Africa, booking | | | | climate, which means that you can enjoy |
| accommodation, double checking flight tickets and | | | | excellent beaches even during the chilly winter |
| doing all those endless last minute travel checks | | | | months. Warm waters, endless stretches of white |
| that seem to arise. For those who have not yet | | | | sand and a permanent holiday atmosphere are |
| visited the country, South Africa offers a great | | | | only the start – there are also a number of |
| number of things to do aside from the main | | | | things to see and do. Try a rickshaw ride along |
| soccer events, and with the convenience of car | | | | the beachfront, sample the delicious spicy Indian |
| hire, visitors can set off on mini adventures | | | | delicacies (bunny chows are not to be missed!), |
| across the three major soccer cities on the days | | | | visit the fascinating uShaka Marine World and learn |
| when no matches are played, to get a taste of | | | | more about the city's diverse cultural heritage. |
| what the country has to offer. | | | | You could also take a day trip with you hired car, |
| | | | | to explore some of the attractions within the |
| The three major soccer cities include the following: | | | | greater KwaZulu-Natal area such as the Elephant |
| | | | | Coast, Drakensberg or St. Lucia. |
| 1. Cape Town | | | | |
| As one of the most popular travel destinations in | | | | 3. Johannesburg |
| the world, Cape Town is famous for its beautiful | | | | Some of the best things to do in Johannesburg |
| scenery, iconic landmarks such as Table Mountain | | | | include a visit to the famous township of Soweto |
| and Robben Island (where former president | | | | (where many great South African leaders were |
| Nelson Mandel was jailed) and many other | | | | born), as well as picnics at Zoo Lake, strolls down |
| fascinating things to do in between. Organise car | | | | Mellville's artsy and interesting Seventh Avenue, |
| hire in Cape Town, and try the stunning Cape | | | | world-class shopping at Sandton, visits to scenic |
| Wine Route that travels through key | | | | sports such Emmarentia Dam and the Walter |
| wine-producing regions such as Stellenbosch. | | | | Sisulu National Botanical Garden, and a myriad of |
| Savour fine wines, enjoy delicious cuisine and | | | | excellent restaurants, bars and cafes. With car |
| admire the breathtaking views. Also worth trying | | | | hire in Johannesburg, you can choose your own |
| is shark cage diving (for the thrill-seekers out | | | | adventure, and explore the city at leisure. |
| there), shopping at the V&A Waterfront, a | | | | |
| trip up the cable car, visit to the Two Oceans | | | | With so much to see and do across the country, |
| Aquarium or a leisurely boat cruise around the | | | | visitors to South Africa are certainly spoiled for |
| Atlantic Seaboard. All of this and so much more | | | | choice when it comes to finding things to do when |
| can be enjoyed with your car rental in Cape | | | | they are not watching the soccer. Car rental in |
| Town. | | | | Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban offers a |
| | | | | fuss-free way to get around in comfort and ease, |
| 2. Durban | | | | ensuring the best travel experience by far. |