Rental cars in Newlands from $30

If your trip to Newlands is all booked but your itinerary is looking a bit empty, let us give you a few hints and tips.You can’t travel this far and not see Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens — especially when it’s within an easy commute of your hotel!There are plenty of attractions within close reach of this area, such as Newlands Cricket Ground. More adventure is waiting for you at Cavendish Square and Arderne Gardens, which are also a stone’s throw away.

Bishopscourt and Claremont are some interesting places you might like to swing by. You’ll discover Bishopscourt 0.2 miles away. If you’re making plans to visit Claremont, it’s 1 mile away. Both have a wide range of hotels if you’re eager to slide into a soft bed after all that sightseeing.

Fill the tank, jump behind the wheel and get ready to feel the sea air on your face. Newlands boasts some awesome stretches of coastline, such as:

• Camps Bay Beach (5 miles away).
• Clifton Bay Beach (5 miles away).
• Queens Beach (6 miles away).

If you hope to do some serious networking in the convention centers of Newlands, it’d be smart to get yourself a rental car. That way, you’ll be able to go for a spin, check out the surrounding area and be sure that you’ll make it to your event on time. You’ll most likely be heading to one of these places:

• Cape Town International Convention Centre (5 miles away).
• The Forum Conferencing & Banqueting Centre (5 miles away).

A good car should be comfortable, reliable, and functional. So, we’d recommend choosing a full-size car or an SUV if you intend to use Newlands as a starting point to explore the whole of Cape Town. These bigger vehicles have spacious interiors and a powerful engine to take you around the highways in safety and comfort. If you’re eager to spend most of your time in the city, a cost-effective car, like a compact or an economy, will be ideal. These dynamic little cars operate like a dream when it comes to maneuvering those tight lanes!

There’s loads of choice when it comes to rental cars in Newlands. From SUVs with space to spare to easy-to-park compacts, you’ll find it all here. Choosing your ride of course depends on your budget and what you intend to do. There are some road trips that are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas others don’t need anything more than four wheels and a gas pedal. Which car will you be sliding behind the wheel of this trip?

The left-hand side is where you’ll be driving along in Newlands. Take note that the controls of your rental vehicle here, such as the steering wheel and gearshift, will be on the other side of what you’re used to.

With a population of about 3,433,400, you’re likely to run into heavy traffic in Cape Town and neighborhoods like Newlands. Peak times are usually just before and after work hours. Consider staying off the road then to avoid gridlock.

It’s relatively easy to find a car space in Newlands, although it can be difficult to score a spot in the busiest areas. Booking a hotel that offers on-site parking is always a good idea.

The speed limits in Newlands are like the rest of Cape Town, ranging from 60km/h to 120km/h. To ensure the safety of both pedestrians and drivers, a default speed limit of 60km/h applies to most residential zones.

Most of the time, your rental car company will bill the fined amount to your credit card, including local surcharges and taxes. Or they may forward your contact details to local authorities, who’ll then issue a fine straight to you.

Subject to a small number of exceptions, seat belts must be worn in Cape Town.

As with many places, regular cell phone usage is not permitted while cruising around Newlands. However, an exception applies for hands-free or Bluetooth capabilities. Just remember to maintain focus on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit while driving in Newlands is 0.05%. If you’re in the mood for a big night out, leave your rental wheels behind and organize a different way of getting home instead.

No, so don’t risk a fine by doing it. In Newlands, red means stop, with no exceptions. When approaching traffic lights, always drive at a safe speed so you can easily stop if you need to.