Car rental in
Pretoria

Road infrastructure in South Africa is mostly good when driving on national roads, although most of these between the main centers have tolls. Be sure to check the toll fees prior to your departure and you can pay using either a credit card or cash. Traffic jams during rush hours in Pretoria are almost guaranteed, and worse in the morning than in the evening. During the winter rainy season, be sure to make sure that your route is not affected by flooding. And be aware that rural roads are likely to have potholes and are not well surfaced.

One piece of trivia about Pretoria is that Winston Churchill was once held captive at the Staats Model School in Pretoria, only to escape and later flee to Mozambique Churchill would rise to become the British Prime Minister from 1940 to 1945 as well as from 1951 to 1955. The city is popularly known as the Jacaranda City owing to the more than 50,000 Jacaranda trees that line the streets and carpet the city in purple during spring. The trees were initially imported from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1888 by a resident of the city. Animal lovers will delight in the many animal sanctuaries and parks in and near the city.

Rent a car in Pretoria and explore the numerous attractions such as the Pretoria National Botanic Garden, a 76-hectare peaceful oasis in the eastern part of the city. These gardens showcase more than half of South African tree species as well as numerous flowering plants, aloes, cycads, and other stunning collections. Set high on a hilltop south of downtown Pretoria, is the Voortrekker Monument which is one of the most visited historic monuments in the country. The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa offers a full day of animal fun for the whole family. This massive zoo boasts of a collection of animals from all over the world, as well as the only inland aquarium in the country where guests can observe many species of fish such as the ragged tooth sharks. Or you can visit the Wonderboom Nature Reserve where you will see many animals while you picnic or go for a walk.

Distance from Wonderboom National Airport:

• To Voortrekker Monument via M1: 13.8 miles, 30 minutes
• To the National Zoological Gardens via M1 and R101: 8.5 miles, 20 minutes
• To the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre via N4 and R513: 19.3 miles, 24 minutes

A car rental in Pretoria allows you to easily do business in hub of fashion, commerce, and culture. The city center is only a 25-minute drive from the airport, making it easier for business travelers to get to their meetings quickly after landing. Rental cars are the best option for business travelers in this city to get around, although factor in extra time for traffic.