Rental cars in Rondebosch from $23

If your trip to Rondebosch is all locked in but your travel itinerary is a bit on the empty side, let us give you a few hints and tips.No need to spend hours making plans for your trip to Newlands Stadium. It’s so close that you can just hop out of bed, enjoy a delicious breakfast and stroll on over!Give that rental car a rest and stretch those legs. Not far from the center of this neighborhood, Newlands Cricket Ground is worth a look. More adventure is waiting for you at Cape Town City Ballet and Baxter Theatre Centre, which are also a stone’s throw away.

If you’d like to head out on a day trip, we can give you a couple of ideas. Why not make tracks and check out what’s going on in Mowbray or Claremont? Both offer plenty to do and a great variety of hotels. Mowbray is 1 mile away, and Claremont is 1 mile.

No matter whether it’s sunny or rainy, you’ll be able to get a glimpse of some of the awesome beaches near Rondebosch from the comfort and freedom of your own rental car. As you cruise along, keep your eyes open for seabirds circling over these stunning stretches of coastline:

• Milnerton Beach (6 miles away).
• Camps Bay Beach (6 miles away).
• Clifton Bay Beach (6 miles away).

Hang out with some of the locals while you’re in Rondebosch by cruising off to an event at one of the area’s top convention centers. There are a few terrific things on, so scan through the schedule and pen down a date. Recommended places include:

• Cape Town International Convention Centre (4 miles away).
• The Forum Conferencing & Banqueting Centre (5 miles away).

A road trip is calling, and Rondebosch is a great base to kick-start your adventure. Located 4 miles from the downtown area, the first thing you’ll need to pick up is the key to one of our superb rental cars. An SUV will bring you in and around Cape Town in total comfort and style — or perhaps you want to veer off the beaten path and explore hidden gems with a powerful four-wheel drive. For getting around the city, we’d suggest renting a compact car. They might not be as spacious, but they’ll be fantastic at squeezing into those tiny parking lots.

You’ll be happy to hear that there’s a wide variety of both high-end and economy vehicles to rent in Rondebosch. What you end up going for is largely dependent on how much you want to spend and the activities you’ve got planned. Specialty vehicles are all about comfort and class. If you want to indulge yourself, why not grab an SUV with all the bells and whistles, or perhaps a fancy medium-sized vehicle? Otherwise, if you just need a car to whiz around town in as economically as possible, maybe go for a versatile compact vehicle (or something else that won’t break the bank).

The left side of the road is where you’ll be cruising along in Rondebosch. Take note that the controls of your rental vehicle here, such as the steering wheel and gearshift, will be on the opposite side of what you’re used to.

Large cities mean lots of traffic, and Cape Town and its neighborhoods like Rondebosch are no exception. There’s a good chance you’ll encounter peak-hour traffic in the city center and along major roads.

Finding a car space in Rondebosch shouldn’t be too difficult. Of course, it depends on where you are and when — you may have trouble parking in the very center during peak periods.

If you’re driving through Rondebosch, a neighborhood in Cape Town, speed limits range from 60km/h to 120km/h. Take note that most residential zones typically have a maximum speed limit of 60km/h.

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

Although there are some exceptions, seat belts must be fastened when the vehicle is in motion in Cape Town.

It is prohibited to use your cell phone while driving around Rondebosch, and you could also be hit with a fine for just handling your phone when you’re in control of a vehicle. That being said, using hands-free or Bluetooth functions is allowed, as long as your focus remains on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit while driving in Rondebosch is 0.05%. If you’ve got a big night planned, leave the car behind and organize some other way of getting home instead.

Turning on a red light is a big no-no in Rondebosch. Be on the lookout for traffic signs and lights to make sure you don’t breach any traffic laws.