Car rental in Cape Town

• The city has left-hand traffic;
• Some road sections require payment of a toll;
• Parking is allowed only in specially designated areas;
• Overtaking other cars is only permitted on the right;
• Do not exceed the speed limit;
• To determine whether you can turn right at a junction, look for the arrow lights: if the arrow is lit, the turn is permitted.

For the majority of parking in Cape Town you need to pay. The cost of parking is determined by various factors, such as distance from the city centre. Parking is paid hourly; the average price is 02.04 rand. Multi-storey car parks are more expensive - about 5 rand. Self-parking is not available in paid car parks - all drivers are assisted by valets dressed in bright jackets.

If you are going to drive a vehicle in Cape Town on your own, you should be familiar with the speed limits:

• In built-up areas you must not exceed 60 km/h;
• Outside built-up areas you may drive at up to 100 km/h;
• The maximum speed limit on motorways is 120 km/h.

Observe additional guidance in the form of traffic signs and signals.

Along busy city roads and long-distance routes there are many petrol stations that operate around the clock. They often have small shops selling essential goods for motorists (food, drinks, etc.).

Fuel prices:

• petrol - $ 1.12;
• diesel - $ 0.95.