Rental company category:Economy
Toyota 4x4s handed over in Cape Town or Johannesburg, to head for Kruger, the Cederberg or the road to Namibia
In South Africa, Africa on Wheels makes its Toyotas available in two cities: Cape Town and Johannesburg. We do not know of a depot address in either: depending on the case, the vehicle waits at the rental company’s depot, is delivered to you or is handed over at an agreed meeting point, as specified in the booking. You will find the Namibian rental company’s range here, either fitted out with a rooftop tent or as a plain 4x4 for staying in lodges.
On 19 October 2026, CoolDrive recorded 72 offers in each of the two cities, over 15 days, for departures spread from January to October 2027. Prices there are strictly identical: €208 a day for the unequipped Hilux 2.4, about €218 for its two-berth version, up to €367 for the six-berth Land Cruiser 76, with an average of around €296. For the same model, the departure date makes little difference: about €35 a day separates the cheapest departure from the most expensive.
The choice of city therefore depends mainly on your itinerary. Johannesburg puts you half a day’s drive from Kruger’s southern gates and the Botswana border. Cape Town opens up the west coast, the Cederberg and the N7, which runs towards Namibia. Over these distances, the unlimited mileage of all the offers recorded is a real comfort.
Our view: a relevant option for a self-drive safari or a trip that spills over into neighbouring countries, with vehicles seating two to eleven. On the other hand, the prices recorded here are well above those of the same rental company’s Namibian departures, and Bushlore Africa, Britz and Asco, established in several South African cities, are worth weighing up for your dates.
The key facts to decide whether Africa on Wheels suits your trip.
| Vehicle | Winter July | Spring October | Summer January | Autumn April |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campervan | from €251/day median €284/day | from €251/day median €284/day | from €218/day median €253/day | from €253/day median €287/day |
| Car and SUV | from €241/day median €285/day | from €241/day median €285/day | from €208/day median €254/day | from €243/day median €288/day |
Daily prices recorded at Africa on Wheels on October 19, 2026 for a 15-day rental from its branches in South Africa: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage.
Africa on Wheels has no physical branch in these cities: the company delivers the vehicle there, at a time and place agreed with you after booking. They are available as pick-up locations in the search form, which shows availability and the price, delivery included.
The N4 leads from Johannesburg towards Malelane and Komatipoort, near the southern entrances to Kruger National Park, in a day’s drive. Inside the park, the gates and camps close at a fixed time in the evening: plan your stages accordingly, and book camp sites well in advance for the dry season, from May to October.
The N7 runs north from Cape Town through the Cederberg and Namaqualand, carpeted with wild flowers around August and September, to the Vioolsdrif border post. If your trip continues into Namibia, get the rental company to confirm that taking your vehicle out of the country is permitted, and on what conditions.
Lodges, guest farms and park chalets are plentiful in South Africa: an unequipped Hilux or Fortuner may be enough, for around ten euros less per day than the camping version. The rooftop tent remains worthwhile in remote regions such as the Kgalagadi or the Richtersveld, where accommodation is scarce and far apart.
Away from the motorways, South African roads are poorly lit, and pedestrians, livestock and wild animals are about after sunset. Plan your stages so you are settled in before nightfall, especially in the first few days, while you get used to driving on the left.
In Cape Town or Johannesburg. No depot address appears in our records for these two cities: the handover point is given at booking, and our experts then agree the time with the rental company. Let us know your flight time if you land on the day of departure.
No. In South Africa, the range recorded runs from €208 to €367 a day over 15 days. From Namibia, the rental company’s home country, our records go much lower, under €100 a day for some January dates. If your trip covers both countries, compare the two departure points before deciding.
These regions alternate between sand and rocky ground, far from any workshop. The fitted-out two-berth Land Cruiser 79 and Hilux 2.8 average around €272 a day in our records. The cheaper Hilux 2.4 is better suited to main roads and well-maintained tracks.
Yes. The Land Cruiser 76 has eight seats, with four or six berths in the camping version, and the Quantum minibus has eleven, with no berths. In their bare versions, both hire for around €341 a day on average over 15 days, according to our October 2026 records.
Booking for the first time was canceled by the site as the provider had no more availability, and the second proposal is double the price!
The motorhome is rented out simply, quickly, and professionally.
We were given a Maui Camper Van with a lot of defects, Maui Cape Town was kind enough to replace the van but the new van's geyser did not work and the water tank had a leak. We were out in the middle of nowhere in a campsite without electricity and we were far away from a bathroom (no hot water) and a tap. Also, it was inconvenient to not be able to shower in freezing cold weather. They did send someone out to try and fix it but he could not do so. It was also inconvenient to re-pack all our belongings (6 pax) from one truck to the other. It felt as if all our little break away was revolving around a camper van. My experience was not great, especially since we had guests from Durban and I would have thought Maui Cape Town would at least contact me today and release my holding deposit. We left a message for the manager to contact us on Saturday when we dropped off the van. This did have an impact on our trip and experience.
Enter Cape Town or Johannesburg and your dates: the available Africa on Wheels offers appear with their price, alongside those of the other rental companies in the country. Once the booking is made, our experts settle the handover details with the rental company.
It is strongly recommended to bring an international driving permit in addition to your national licence, as a licence not written in English may be refused at a check. The minimum age and length of time holding a licence required are stated in the offer’s conditions.
Our South African records do not give the excess amount: it is stated in the offer and may vary with the vehicle and the cover chosen. Before departure, make sure the driver’s credit card has a high enough limit for the security deposit.
A journey between the two cities, via the Garden Route or the Karoo, covers more than 1,400 km. A one-way hire depends on the offer and may incur fees. In the search, a different drop-off city brings up only the offers that allow it, price included.
In both Cape Town and Johannesburg, Africa on Wheels offers its Toyota 4x4s, with a rooftop tent for camping or unequipped for travelling from lodge to lodge, seating two to eleven. Our October 2026 records show the same price list in both cities, from €208 to €367 a day over 15 days, with unlimited mileage. On CoolDrive Nomad, these offers can be compared for your dates with those of the rental companies based in the country, and our experts help you prepare the handover and any border crossing. Its main page, for departures from Namibia, presents the rental company and its entire fleet.
Asco
Rental company category:Standard
Public rating of the rental company:
2.5/5
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Rental company category:Standard
Public rating of the rental company:
3.7/5
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Rental company category:Standard
Public rating of the rental company:
3.2/5
(18 reviews)
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Rental company category:Standard
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Rental company category:Premium
Public rating of the rental company:
4.5/5
(133 reviews)
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Rental company category:Standard
Public rating of the rental company:
4.5/5
(108 reviews)
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Happy Camper
Rental company category:Low cost
Public rating of the rental company:
4.0/5
(169 reviews)
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Rental company category:Premium
Public rating of the rental company:
4.0/5
(499 reviews)
