Hire a car in Durban with CABS Car hire

CABS car hire South Africa is an independant, customer driven, car rental company that has been providing hassle free car hire for visitors to South Africa since 1990. Our head office is in Cape Town South Africa, and we have branches in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth, as well as at all major airports in South Africa. We are determined to offer you the best car rental prices and customer service in the business when you hire a car in South Africa.

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15 Great reasons to hire a car in Durban with CABS

1. History - CABS car hire South Africa was established in 1990 and has 20 years of business trading as one of the pioneer independant car rental companies in South Africa.
   
2. Outstanding Reputation - CABS Car hire South Africa is a brand synonymous with service excellence. We continue to uphold the values and standards that we are renowned for.
3. Great value - we have extremely competitive and up to date car rental rates with no hidden costs. We will try to beat any genuine like for like car rental deal from any other car rental company in South Africa.
4. Price security - our rates are all inclusive and set months in advance. We are NOT car rental brokers, and own every rental car in our fleet, therefore, we are not subject to the rate fluctuations and vehicle availability problems car rental brokers sometimes experience.
5. Price structure - we offer three different car hire price structures for you to choose from, allowing you to get the best car rental rate for your needs
6. Excellent choice - we have a wide variety of rental cars to suit your needs, from compact cars, 4X4 off road vehicles, and people carriers, to luxury BMW and Mercedes vehicles.
7. Location convenience - We have car rental offices country wide and will meet you at all major airports in South Africa and Namibia
8. Instant car rental quotes - Avoid the rush and enquire online with our 24hr car rental enquiry form. The form will give you an estimated cost of your car rental before you submit your details. Give it a try today, its quick and easy to use!
9. Consolidated rental days - If you need a car in more than one city, we will combine the amount of car rental days, so that you can get the benefit of the best daily car rental rate.
10. Set fees - Our Airport Surcharge fee is a set rate, and NOT a percentage of your rental cost, all our other set fees (tourism levy) are very competitive.
11. Excellent service - our highly skilled, efficient and friendly staff are experts in the South African car rental industry and are renowned for great customer service.
12. Personal attention - Our customers are extremely important to us, and we ensure that you are personally attended to, and that all your car rental needs are met.
13. Airport meet and greet service - We will meet you at the airport with a name board and escort you to your final destination (guest house / hotel), should you be a first time visitor to either the country or region within South Africa, at no extra charge.
14. 2 Hour grace period - When returning your rental car, we allow a 2 hour grace period, before you are charged an extra day's rental. Almost all other car rental companies only offer up to 1 hour.
15. Free mobile phone - Enquire when you confirm your car hire enquiry with us. You only pay for the insurance and calls you make! Why rent? - Perfect for any holiday or business trip!! Rent a Mobile offers a one stop solution to your communication needs.

Car rental Durban

Sun drenched beaches, being able to see the big five less than 3 hours outside of Durban. A city of vivid contrasts where you can buy the latest designer outfits in air-conditioned malls or roam markets in the shadows of the high rise office blocks and find African arts displayed next to some of the hottest Indian spices on the planet, Durban is the place to be. KwaZula Natal is home to the oldest Game Park in Africa as well as the largest elephant park in South Africa. Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve which was established in 1895, and Thembe Elephant Park both home to the Big 5 .

KwaZulu Natal Wildlife:

The Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve: 3 Hours drive from Durban. The oldest game park in Africa, established in 1895.

96 000 ha. Set in the heart of Zululand. Big 5 – lion, rhino (black & white), elephant, buffalo and leopard. Abundance of other wildlife includes: Nile crocodile, hippo, cheetah, hyena, blue wildebeest, jackal, giraffe, zebra, waterbuck, nyala, eland, kudu, impala, duiker, suni, reedbuck, warthog, bushpig, mongoose, baboons, monkeys, a variety of tortoise, terrapins, snakes and lizards. There is also in excess of 300 species of birds that have been recorded.

Ithala Game Reserve: 4.5 hrs from Durban. Some of the oldest rock formations in the world dating back 3 000 million years! “this magnificent reserve, tumbling from the heights of the Ngotshe mountains a thousand meters down into a deep valley, carved over the eons by the Pongola River revealing the world’s oldest rock formations, is a game viewers paradise” Wildlife in the park: White & Black Rhino, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, blue wildebeest, wide variety of antelope including impala, oribi,red hartebeest, eland, kudu,waterbuck, tsessebe, reedbuck, steenbok & grey duiker. Ithala is also home to a large variety of large bird species such as black eagles, lappet faced and whitebacked vultures, ostriches and secretary birds.

Thembe Elephant Park: 5.5 hrs from Durban adjoining the Mozambique border. The largest Elephant park in South Africa. 300 sq. km. Unspoilt, natural, light years away from the pressures of civilization.  Excellent birding opportunities (over 340 bird species recorded) and nearby access to the Tongoland reefs and scuba diving areas. Home to more than 140 indigenous elephants, Black and White Rhino, buffalo, hippo, serval, eland, zebra, giraffe, hyena, jackal, wildebeest, nyala, kudu, water buck, reed buck, red duiker. Thembe is also home to the rare and elusive suni antelope, one of the smallest and shyest species of buck in South Africa.

Many other game reserves around Durban, where you can enjoy the game & the weather!

Africa's bewitching seaside playground in the sun, Durban has from its earliest days possessed a special charm...a certain mystique that adds 'something extra' to the meeting of warm Indian Ocean, radiant golden sands and lush sub-tropical greenery.

Durban is a sophisticated cosmopolitan city of over three million people - a city where east meets west - a city beneath which beats the pulse of Africa - a city known as the home of Africa's best managed, and busiest port.

It's an exciting city in which to play, shop, experience the nightlife and to relax. It's a city in which business and debate issues, which have far-reaching effects, not only on Africa but way beyond its borders, are discussed.

The world-class International Convention Centre has hosted an historic line-up of events including conferences of a global scale.

Leisure facilities abound. Visit uShaka Marine World, Wilson's Wharf on the Victoria Embankment and the nearby BAT centre. Enjoy fine and traditional dining, entertainment and shopping in scenic surroundings. Shop till you drop in modern shopping malls. Grey Street and the Warwick Triangle boast vibrant locals shops and markets. Beachfront stalls sell traditional arts and crafts. Enjoy the excellent entertainment on offer at the city's theatres and clubs or take a township tour.

Sail, swim, run, and play tennis or alternatively stroll along or relax on the sun-drenched beaches watching the world go by.

The Battlefields :
Walk in the footsteps of famous military strategists - Shaka, Winston Churchill, Mahatma Gandhi and General Louis Botha - they were all here before you. The wind sighs and whispers the secrets and sorrows of great battles, made visible by lone forts and small graveyards on these undulating landscapes ringed with rocky outcrops.

The legacy of our Zulu Kingdom's critical, blood-soaked conflicts today lives peacefully - reconciled in this fascinating region's myriad Battlefield sites, historic towns, national monuments and museums - and in HQs of the British regiments who make a 'pilgrimage' to these fields of bravery and supreme sacrifice.

Why leave all of this to the imagination? Knowledgeable guides will accompany you on tours of the Battlefields, talking you through each battle, debating the strategies used, the numbers who perished and the medals and rewards won by the brave.

If these legends inspire your adventurous spirit, there are more pleasurable ways of assuaging it than in battle. White- water rafting down the rapids of the mighty Tugela, sailing on the Chelmsford Dam, and hunting in the designated hunting reserves - this region offers you all of these pursuits.

This pristine eco-wonderland boasting 21 different ecological systems will satisfy even the most adventurous visitor. Some of the world's highest natural dunes, brilliant coral reefs, fever tree and palm savannahs, papyrus swamps and rolling acacia bushveld can be found in this land of natural and cultural diversity. It is home to the hospitable Zulu and Tsonga people as well as the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, declared South Africa's first World Heritage Site.

The Elephant Coast :
Elephant coast accommodation options range from luxury game lodges to Zulu homestays and camping - comfortable places to stay to suit all pockets and from which to explore this exciting region.

For the brave, there are self-guided wilderness trails taking you closer to wildlife on foot, horseback or canoe.

The sea, lakes and beach provide more adventure. Scuba diving and snorkeling enable you to watch the 1 200 different species of marine life abounding in these waters. And taking a turtle tour is a must. Angling, either from the 200 kilometers of unspoilt beach, on the lakes or deep- sea, is a great sport - and while at sea, you might be lucky and spot a whale or two.

The Zulu and Tsonga people indigenous to this area will tell you about their traditional way of life, and share with you the history of places such as Ghost Mountain or Dingaan's grave. Keen shoppers can choose from an array of beadwork, pottery, basket ware and woodcarvings crafted with skills passed down through the ages.

The South Coast:
Sub-tropical forests, blue lagoons, golden beaches, rocky coves, the warm Indian Ocean and sunny weather make KwaZulu- Natal's south coast a popular year-round holiday resort for both local and international visitors. Accommodation varies from up-market hotels to camping facilities, and everything in between.

Swim in the surf or just laze on the beach, working on your suntan. Three beaches, namely Ramsgate, Marina Beach and Lucien, have International 'Blue Flag' status.

For the golfer, this coast is close to golfing paradise. Named by many 'The Golf Coast', there are nine excellent 18- hole golf courses, two of which are rated amongst the top 12 in the country.

If you want to commune with nature, visit the Umtamvuna Nature Reserve, which conserves plants found nowhere else in the world, or go birding - 400 bird species have been counted along this coastline.

Scuba diving is a popular sport with excellent deep-sea diving areas at Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks. Try surfing at the internationally acclaimed surf spots or go abseiling in the Oribi Gorge. Breathtaking is the way you would describe both the scenery and your feelings as you plunge over the edge and swing high over the deep gorge.

Every winter, there is the phenomenon of the sardine run - millions of sardines migrate up the coast, accompanied by dolphins and other large fish and thousands of sea birds which feed on them, and people come from far and wide to scoop up buckets of this natural harvest

The North Coast or Dolphin Coast:
The Zulu Kingdom's north coast, also known as the Dolphin Coast, stretches from Zimbali to the mighty Tugela River. This is the playground of the bottlenose dolphins, which frolic in the waters close to shore and are visible all year round. It offers luxury, beauty, sport and history.

It is a place to indulge the senses - either in good restaurants offering fine dining, or partying in nightclubs. Tee off on the excellent golf courses, or for the sheer thrill of it - take to the air in a microlight and see this magnificent coastline as the seagulls see it.

Stroll or take a horse-ride along the shoreline at low tide and search for sea life.

The great Shaka Zulu is buried at Kwa-Dukuza, and Nobel laureate, Albert Luthuli, lies buried nearby. Walk a 'muti' (African medicine) trail through the Harold Johnson Nature Reserve or visit historic battle sites such as the Ultimatum Tree, Ndondakusuka or Fort Pearson. Zulu hospitality is warm and the people friendly. They are proud to show you their heritage.

The North Coast is also home to a large Indian community. Look out for their temples, sample their spicy foodstuffs or shop for fresh produce at any of the numerous markets.

Pietermaritzberg / Midlands
Is home to quaint antique shops, markets, restaurants, art galleries and museums, and more recently a casino. This is the town in which the annual Dusi Canoe Marathon starts, and is the beginning or ending point of the world- renowned annual Comrades Marathon between Durban and Pietermaritzburg, which attracts about 15 000 participants.

The Midlands Meander, the first route of its kind in the country, opened up the wonders and beauty of the interior of KwaZulu-Natal over a decade ago. It has grown into an eclectic and fascinating mix of arts and crafts, world-class restaurants and homely comforts, with a wide range of sporting, environmental and historical pursuits.

Take a few days to wander through the green fields and picturesque farms, home to prize dairy herds, staying along the way in country-style B&Bs, or guest lodges for personal service.

The magnificent Howick Falls located in this area provide picnic facilities. Trout and bass fishing are plentiful and for the more adventurous there is paragliding off Bulwer Mountain or taking a slide across the canopy of Karkloof's indigenous forests.

Drakensberg Mountains :
The Zulu people named it 'Ukhahlamba' or the 'Barrier of Spears' and the Dutch Voortrekkers 'The Dragon Mountain'. The Drakensberg Mountains, with their awe-inspiring basalt cliffs, snowcapped in winter, tower over riverine bush, lush yellowwood forests and cascading waterfalls, form a massive barrier separating KwaZulu-Natal from the Kingdom of Lesotho. The only road access is via Sani Pass, which at the top, boasts the highest pub in Africa, 3 000 metres above sea level.

Combining sheer natural beauty with a wealth of biological diversity, this 243 000 hectare mountainous region known the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park has been preserved and venerated for eons since the San people or bushmen roamed these slopes. Tens of thousands of paintings depicting their daily life can be found on the rock faces, and in December 2000, the park received international recognition and was declared KwaZulu-Natal's second World Heritage Site.

And of course, there are the mountains, which must be conquered. The fearless may choose to try sheer rock or ice- climbing - or they may prefer the adrenaline rush provided by abseiling, white water rafting or taking a helicopter ride to view the mountains from above.

If you prefer the gentler, more leisurely pace of walking the many hiking routes on both lower and upper slopes, you can watch out for the 290 species of birds, 48 species of mammals, or the rare varieties of plantlife found in the park.

Zululand
The sheer majesty of this region will take your breath away. Under the hot African sun, the cobalt blue Indian Ocean, mangrove swamps and limpid lagoons give way to rolling green hills and indigenous forests which shimmer in the distance before they reach the Drakensberg Mountains.

While you are here, enjoy the welcoming wide smiles extended to you by the local people. Enjoy the comfortable accommodation in major towns, game lodges, to seashore cottages, Zulu homes or floating lake chalets.

Teeming private and provincial game reserves offer game- watching facilities as well as hiking and nature trails.

But it is probably 'the Zulu experience' which will linger in your mind long after you have left this area. Take an ox wagon to Zulu villages of bee-hive huts and experience traditional Zulu hospitality, or a rural wedding ceremony and if you wish, visit a sangoma (traditional healer). You cannot leave without a visit to Ulundi, the site of the final battle fought in the Anglo-Zulu war. Nearby, Zulu kings lie buried in the Emakhosini Valley. In total contrast are the township tours showcasing modern Zulu life including taverns, shebeens and traditional medicine shops.

Further inland lie tea plantations, cattle ranches and pretty, historical towns such as Vryheid and Paulpietersburg where you can relax in the therapeutic sulphur springs.

If you dont have a place to stay, get in contact with us, as we can help find you accommodation in any area in South Africa, or use our accommodation directory for Kwazulu Natal

Our car rental rates are some of the most competitive in South Africa, and as such, we can offer you great value for money.

We are also proud to say we have some of the best customer service in the car rental industry in South Africa, and will gladly assist you with your travel needs.

To contact a representative directly about car rental in Durban, or finding some accommodation, please email cabsdbn@cabs.co.za

We hope to make your visit as pleasurable as possible, and look forward to meeting you!

CABS Durban:

Tel: +27 31 569 5869
Fax: +27 31 569 3351
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www.cabsdurban.co.za

Durban Street Address:

Unit 16
80 Rinaldo Road
Glen Anil
Durban
4001