4x4 Hire in South Africa

1 Suzuki Jimny 4x4

  • From 572 572 572 572 Per Day
  • 40 Litre -- Fuel Tank
  • 1.3 Lt petrol engine with high/low gear shift in a 5-speed gea
  • Manual Transmission
  • 1 Rooftop Tent
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD-MP3
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

Combining versatility and multi-purpose vehicle practicality with comfort and driving performance of a passenger vehicle

2 Toyota Single Cab 4x4 - Equipped

  • From 718 718 718 718 Per Day
  • 150 Litre Petrol or Diesel Fuel Tank
    1000 km Range
  • Fuel Economy: 7 km/litre
  • Manual Transmission
  • 1 Rooftop Tent
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 2x adults

Single Cab 4x4 Camper equipped with the basics you need to explore Africa.

3 Nissan Single Cab 4x4 - Equipped

  • From 731 731 731 731 Per Day
  • 140 Litre Petrol Fuel Tank
    900 km Range
  • Fuel Economy: 7 km/litre
  • Manual Transmission
  • 1 Rooftop Tent
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 2x adults

Perfect for 2 to explore on and off road in Africa, equipped with everything you need to discover Africa

4 Toyota Single Cab 4x4 Trax…

  • From 889 889 889 889 Per Day
  • Fuel Economy: 7 km/litre
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 2x adults
  • Luggage: 2x med. 1x small

Single Cab 4x4 Camper with all the basics you need to explore Africa ideal for a couple.

5 Nissan Single Cab 4x4 Trax…

  • From 902 902 902 902 Per Day
  • 80 Litre Diesel Fuel Tank
    530 km Range
  • Fuel Economy: 7 km/litre
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 2x adults
  • Luggage: 2x med. 1x small

Great for 2 people looking to venture off the beaten track in a fully equipped vehicle

6 Toyota Hilux Double cab

  • From 928 928 928 928 Per Day
  • 150 Litre Diesel Fuel Tank
    990 km Range
  • Fuel Economy: 6.6 km/litre
  • 4 wheel drive
  • Manual Transmission
  • 2 Rooftop Tents
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering

Double Cab 4x4 Equipped with everything you need to begin your discovery of Africa

7 Toyota Hilux 4x4 Double Cab…

  • From 933 933 933 933 Per Day
  • 160 Litre Diesel Fuel Tank
    1700 km Range
  • Fuel Economy: 10 km/litre
  • V6, turbo diesel
  • Manual Transmission
  • 2 Rooftop Tents
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering

Traverse any terrain in this powerful, reliable 4x4, built tough and fully equipped for adventure

8 Toyota Double Cab 4x4 - Equipped

  • From 934 934 934 934 Per Day
  • 150 Litre Diesel Fuel Tank
    1000 km Range
  • Fuel Economy: 7 km/litre
  • Manual Transmission
  • 2 Rooftop Tents
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

Double Cab 4x4 Equipped with everything you need to begin your discovery of Africa

9 Nissan Double Cab 4x4 - Equipped

  • From 953 953 953 953 Per Day
  • 140 Litre Petrol or Diesel Fuel Tank
    900 km Range
  • Fuel Economy: 7 km/litre
  • Manual Transmission
  • 2 Rooftop Tents
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

The DCE is a fully-equipped, versatile and comfortable off-road camper.

10 Toyota Fortuner 4x4 - Equipped

  • From 1156 1156 1156 1156 Per Day
  • 160 Litre Diesel Fuel Tank
    1630 km Range
  • Fuel Economy: 10 km/litre
  • V6, turbo diesel
  • Manual Transmission
  • 1 Rooftop Tent
    1 Ground Tent
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering

The newest generation of 4x4 from Toyota combining established rugged performance with increased comfort for on road and off road travel.

11 Land Rover Defender 110 4x4…

  • From 1213 1213 1213 1213 Per Day
  • 130 Litre Diesel Fuel Tank
    1020 km Range
  • Fuel Economy: 8 km/litre
  • Manual Transmission
  • 2 Rooftop Tents
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

Classic equipped Africa safari vehicle, rugged, powerful and perfect for photos

12 Toyota Landcruiser 4x4 - Equipped

  • From 1213 1213 1213 1213 Per Day
  • 160 Litre Diesel Fuel Tank
    1700 km Range
  • Fuel Economy: 10 km/litre
  • 4 wheel drive, turbo diesel
  • Manual Transmission
  • 2 Rooftop Tents
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering

The undisputed market leader in reliability and rugged performance, fully equipped for adventure.

13 Toyota Landcruiser Pick-Up…

  • From 1296 1296 1296 1296 Per Day
  • 180 Litre Diesel Fuel Tank
    1500 km Range
  • Fuel Economy: 8 km/litre
  • 4 wheel drive, turbo diesel
  • Manual Transmission
  • 1 Rooftop Tent
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering

The undisputed market leader for reliability and rugged performance in a fully equipped single cab.

14 2 Berth 4x4 Camper

  • From 1364 1364 1364 1364 Per Day
  • 175 Litre Diesel Fuel Tank
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 2x adults
  • Luggage: 1x med. 2x small

Tough and comfortable in an off-road camper, this 4x4 camper is powerful enough to go anywhere

15 Toyota Landcruiser Stationwagon…

  • From 1493 1493 1493 1493 Per Day
  • Fuel Economy: 7 km/litre
  • Manual Transmission
  • 2 Rooftop Tents
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults
  • Luggage: 2x med. 2x small

The undisputed market leader in reliability and rugged performance.

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1 Nissan Single Cab 4x4

  • From 642 642 642 642 Per Day
  • 80 Litre Petrol Fuel Tank
    650 km Range
  • Fuel Economy: 8 km/litre
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 2x adults
  • Luggage: 4x lrg. 4x med. 4x small

An ideal 4x4 transporter to get to lodges where you do not need to camp, this vehicle comes without equipment.

2 Adventurer Toyota Hilux Single…

  • From 712 712 712 712 Per Day
  • 150 Litre Diesel Fuel Tank
    990 km Range
  • Fuel Economy: 6.6 km/litre
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • Luggage:

Adventurer Toyota Hilux Single Cab will let you explore Africa your way.

3 Toyota Hilux 4x4 Double Cab

  • From 788 788 788 788 Per Day
  • 150 Litre Diesel Fuel Tank
    990 km Range
  • Fuel Economy: 6.6 km/litre
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults
  • Luggage:

With this standard Toyota Double Cab you can travel comfortably to your destination in Africa.

4 Nissan Double Cab 4x4

  • From 801 801 801 801 Per Day
  • 80 Litre Petrol or Diesel Fuel Tank
    530 km Range
  • Fuel Economy: 7 km/litre
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults & 1x children
  • Luggage: 2x lrg. 2x med. 2x small

A rugged bush transporter for up to 4 people with plenty of storage space in the metal canopy. Comes without camping equipment

5 Toyota Hilux 4x4 Double Cab

  • From 813 813 813 813 Per Day
  • 160 Litre Diesel Fuel Tank
    1700 km Range
  • Fuel Economy: 10 km/litre
  • 2.5 litre, 4 cylinder, turbo diesel
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults

Traverse any terrain in this powerful, reliable 4x4, built tough and designed for adventure

6 Nissan X-Trail

  • From 940 940 940 940 Per Day
  • 90 Litre Petrol Fuel Tank
    747 km Range
  • Fuel Economy: 8.3 km/litre
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • Luggage:

Combining versatility and multi-purpose vehicle practicality with comfort and driving performance of a passenger vehicle

7 King Cab

  • From 953 953 953 953 Per Day
  • 90 Litre Diesel Fuel Tank
    750 km Range
  • Fuel Economy: 8 km/litre
  • 4x4, turbo diesel
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 2x adults

This fully equipped 4x4 King Cab offers additional cabin space while you explore Africa

8 Toyota Fortuner 4x4

  • From 1048 1048 1048 1048 Per Day
  • 160 Litre Diesel Fuel Tank
    1630 km Range
  • Fuel Economy: 10 km/litre
  • V6, turbo diesel
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 5x adults

The newest generation of 4x4 from Toyota combining established rugged performance with increased comfort for on road and off road travel.

9 Land Rover Defender 110 4x4

  • From 1143 1143 1143 1143 Per Day
  • 130 Litre Diesel Fuel Tank
    1020 km Range
  • Fuel Economy: 8 km/litre
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults
  • Luggage: 2x lrg. 4x med. 4x small

The quintessential Africa safari vehicle, rugged, powerful and perfect for photos

10 Toyota Landcruiser 4x4

  • From 1143 1143 1143 1143 Per Day
  • 160 Litre Diesel Fuel Tank
    1700 km Range
  • Fuel Economy: 10 km/litre
  • 4 wheel drive, turbo diesel
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 5x adults

The undisputed market leader in reliability and rugged performance.

11 Toyota Landcruiser Station…

  • From 1166 1166 1166 1166 Per Day
  • 120 Litre Diesel Fuel Tank
    792 km Range
  • Fuel Economy: 6.6 km/litre
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • 4x adults
  • Luggage:

Traverse any terrain in this powerful, reliable landcruiser, built tough and designed for adventure.

12 Toyota Landcruiser 4x4

  • From 1347 1347 1347 1347 Per Day
  • 140 Litre Diesel Fuel Tank
    1166 km Range
  • Fuel Economy: 8.3 km/litre
  • Manual Transmission
  • Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
  • Power Steering
  • Luggage:

Toyota Landcruiserr built smart to deliver a efficient, strong and spacious experience from the Toyota Landcruiser brand.

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South Africa 4x4 Hire

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South Africa 4x4 Hire

Drive South Africa has put explorers in South Africa 4x4 hire since 2002, our trained staff, industry knowledge and practical experience in off road and 4wd adventure means that you receive comprehensive customer service coupled with our extensive range of 4x4 hire in South Africa.

Although blessed with a considerable network of paved roads, allowing for car hire cape town to grow, South Africa 4x4 hire is a thriving industry thanks to the latitude for exploration when venturing off the beaten track.  While a 2wd vehicle will carry you most places, there are certainly some areas that demand you rent a 4x4. South Africa offers technical and challenging 4wd routes as well as off road 4x4 trips in South Africa suited to the novice driver. Let Drive South Africa 4x4 rental place you at the helm of an off road vehicle.

Experience Africa with 4x4 Rental

We cater to both local and foreign customers, specialising in 4x4 South Africa, 4wd hire, fully equipped 4x4 vehicles, self-drive wildlife safaris and 4x4 off road adventure.

Our 4x4 rental in South Africa offers you the opportunity to experience rugged Africa from a vehicle designed to tackle the terrain you take it through, from the Garden Route to the Wild Coast and further north along the KwaZulu Natal coastline, or inland into the heart of the bushveld, the Limpopo, Mpumalanga and the Kruger. South Africa is an off road enthusiast's play ground.

South Africa 4x4 Hire

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Access Southern Africa and East Africa by 4x4 Hire

Our South Africa 4x4 hire affiliates offer a comprehensive range of 4x4 rental in South Africa, making the collection and return of your rental car easy and convenient.

Drive South Africa has three main hubs for Southern Africa 4x4 hire: South Africa, Botswana and Namibia

Drive South Africa allow 4x4s rented in South Africa to be taken to all Southern Africa and East Africa countries, though some border crossing may require additional documentation (e.g. Tanzania and Kenya). Booking a 4x4 rental in South Africa, Botswana or Namibia and navigating through Southern and East Africa is a popular off road safari adventure undertaken by many of our customers. It is by far the most exhilarating and authentic way to explore Africa.

Drop off and collection of a 4x4 hire in South Africa is facilitated in all Southern and East Africa countries, however one-way fees may be applicable. Please confirm with one of our qualified consultants regarding one-way charges on 4x4 rental in South Africa.

Fully Equipped 4x4 Hire in South Africa

Drive South Africa offers its clients a choice of fully equipped 4x4 hire in South Africa, complete with safari and camping equipment. This equipment detail is designed to meet all your basic requirements for 4wd excursions from 4x4 Kruger Park safaris and African safaris to coastal and camping safaris. Please see our Camping and Safari Equipment page for full details of what is included in this option.

4x4 Insurance

Our South Africa 4x4 rental cars offer a range of insurance options:

  • Standard Cover Insurance
  • Medium Cover Insurance
  • Super Cover Insurance
  • zero excess Insurance

This extends to cover fully equipped 4x4 hire when applicable.

Online 4x4 Hire by Drive South Africa

Our 4x4 hire cars are sourced through a selection of trusted affiliates operating 4x4 rental in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana, ensuring you a wide range of vehicles from a reputable supplier. Please see our dedicated South African 4x4 rental car detail page for comprehensive descriptions of the 4-wheel-drive vehicles we supply.

Drive South Africa's online 4x4 car hire and Cape Town Car rental service allows you to easily compare 4x4 rental prices and obtain quotes on our rental vehicles, helping you get the best value and cheap 4x4 rental prices.

We look forward to equipping you with the means to navigate Africa in your 4x4 off road vehicle

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