Pretoria Car Hire

Pretoria is a short distance north of Johannesburg, but the two cities are both very different. Explore the amazing city filled with sunny days, vibrant gardens, a laid back atmosphere, historical buildings, museums and the rich culture exploding throughout Pretoria.

There’s no better way to explore this beautiful location then with the freedom and unlimited choices in your car rental. Your car hire offers you more flexibility as you travel through Pretoria city without the pressures of schedules and you can also travel to other destinations with ease.

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Travelling in Pretoria with a Rental Car

Pretoria is a beautiful location filled with many attractions, so take advantage of having the convenience of your own hire car and travel wherever you like with freedom. Be really connected to the rest of South Africa in Pretoria with your hire car as there are five national highways in the Gauteng province. You can collect your car from the Pretoria downtown office located in the city. However if an airport pick up is required you can collect your car from Johannesburg and drive your hire car fifty kilometers north to Pretoria.

Begin your adventures at the Church Square located in the centre of the city’s historical heart. This is one of the main attractions and is one of the longest streets in the world. In the centre of the square stands famous statue of South Africa’s former president Paul Kruger. The garden is a great place to relax and reenergize before you continue your sightseeing travels. There are many historical buildings to visit including the Palace of Justice, the Old capital Theatre, the Tudor Chamber and the Ou Raadsaal.

Take a short car rental drive to the Pretoria Zoo which is the largest zoo in South Africa. Get closer to nature as you stroll through 80 hectares which is home to over 3000 specimens. There is much to see as there are different area of the park as well as the aquarium, shops, restaurants, cable cars and much more. There are many tours available and you can even camp under the starlight sky in the zoo with the sounds of the lions roar and the bird calls. There are so many tours, night tours so you can learn more about the nocturnal animals, the underwater aquarium evening tour and many more.

Pretoria has numerous museums located throughout the city. The Kruger House Museum commemorates the life of Paul Kruger who was a former president. The Transvaal museum depicts historical significance and is the oldest science museum in Pretoria. The Pretoria Art Museum should not be missed as it houses over three thousand art works. Other museums worth checking out are the National Cultural History Museum and the Melrose House Museum.