Britz Cars 4x4 hire in South Africa: models, depots

Q: What is the difference between Britz Cars and Britz in South Africa?

They are two separate offerings. Britz mainly rents 4x4s prepared for bush camping, with a roof tent and cooking equipment. Britz Cars covers pick-ups, SUVs and off-roaders without berths, for a trip where you sleep in lodges, chalets or your own tent. The two appear separately in the search results.

The rental company

Britz Cars, the range of 4x4s and SUVs without berths

In South Africa, Britz Cars is the Britz brand’s “bare” vehicle offering: 4x4s and SUVs for getting around, with no roof tent or berths in the models listed. This sets it apart from the 4x4s equipped for bush camping offered under the Britz name. Departures are from Johannesburg, Cape Town, Nelspruit, Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London and George.

Ten models are listed. For pick-ups, Toyota and Nissan come in single cab, with two seats, or double cab, with five seats. For SUVs, there is the seven-seat Toyota Fortuner, the Land Cruiser 4.2, the Nissan X-Trail and the Suzuki Jimny, all four-wheel drive, as well as the Hyundai Creta and the Toyota RAV4, in two-wheel drive. Six of the ten models have an automatic gearbox.

CoolDrive did not observe any Britz Cars offers in October 2026: mileage, excess and price are shown in each offer when you search.

Our verdict: a practical solution for those staying in lodges, park chalets or their own tent, with depots near the airports of Johannesburg, Cape Town and the Kruger. Its limitations: no berths on board, terms to discover offer by offer and four manual models, with the gear stick operated with the left hand.

Rental company profile

Britz Cars in detail: what you need to know

The key facts to decide whether Britz Cars suits your trip.

General information

Brand: Britz Cars · unequipped vehicles, separate from Britz bush-camping 4x4s
Official website: britz.co.za
Vehicle types: Pick-ups, SUVs and off-roaders · no berths in the models listed
Manufacturers: Toyota, Nissan, Suzuki, Hyundai
Seats: From 2 to 7 · 2 in single cab, 7 in the Fortuner
Gearbox: Automatic or manual · automatic for 6 models out of 10
Drive: 4x4 for 8 models · Hyundai Creta and Toyota RAV4 in 4x2

Rental conditions

Mileage: Specified in each offer · no offers observed by CoolDrive in October 2026
Excess and security deposit: Amounts stated in the offer · security deposit usually blocked on a credit card
Age and licence: Check in the offer · an international driving permit may be required depending on your licence
Border crossings: With the rental company’s approval · to be requested before departure, documents required
Driving side: On the left · right-hand drive, gear stick on the left

Insurance and extras

Camping equipment: Not listed · arrange your own accommodation or gear
Insurance: Cover detailed in the offer · excess reduction packages depending on the offer

Network and availability

Johannesburg: Kempton Park · 17 Sim Road, Pomona, in the O. R. Tambo Airport area
Cape Town: Airport Industrial · business park next to the international airport
Nelspruit (Mbombela): Kruger Mpumalanga Airport · counter run by partner SANI Cars
South and east coast: George, Port Elizabeth, East London, Durban · exact address provided in the offer
Other Britz Cars country: Botswana

The fleet

Britz Cars vehicles in South Africa

Models offered by the rental company. Not all of them are available at every branch: the search form shows availability and prices.

SUV

Branches

Britz Cars branches in South Africa

Cape Town

Britz 4x4 Rentals Airport

Corner Michigan & Borcherds Quary Road, Airport Industrial, Cape Town

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Johannesburg

Britz 4x4 Rentals

17 Sim Road, Pomona, Kempton Park

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Nelspruit

Britz 4x4 Rentals, c/o SANI Cars Airport

Kruger International Airport, R538, Plaston, 1200 Mbombela

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4 delivery cities

Britz Cars 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.

Network

Britz Cars also operates in 5 other countries

Comparison

Britz Cars compared with other rental companies in South Africa

Our comparison of the country's rental companies: each has its strengths depending on your trip.

Rental company	Vehicles	Mileage	Best for
Britz Cars	Toyota and Nissan pick-ups, Fortuner, Land Cruiser, X-Trail, Jimny, Creta, RAV4	No offers observed: stated in each offer	Vehicles without berths, 2 to 7 seats, 7 cities
Britz	Toyota Hilux with roof tent, 7-seat Fortuner, Suzuki Jimny	Unlimited in 100% of the observed offers	4x4s equipped for camping, 7 cities
Africa on Wheels	Toyota Hilux, Land Cruiser 79, 76 and 300, Fortuner, 11-seat Quantum	Unlimited in 100% of the observed offers	Wide Toyota range, up to 11 seats, 2 cities
Asco	Toyota Hilux, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, versions with or without camping equipment	Unlimited in 100% of the observed offers	Bare or equipped 4x4s, 5 cities
Avis Safari Rental	Equipped Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Land Cruiser and GWM P300	Unlimited in 100% of the observed offers	Safari 4x4s in several trim levels, 3 cities

Our view

Britz Cars: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?

Britz Cars is ideal if…

You are staying in lodges, guesthouses or park chalets
You are travelling as six or seven and want a single vehicle: the Fortuner has seven seats
You are landing in Johannesburg, Cape Town or at the Kruger airport
You are planning gravel tracks and want a real 4x4
You are travelling as a couple with your own camping gear in the back of a pick-up
You are driving the Garden Route, with a departure or return in George or Port Elizabeth

Britz Cars is not ideal if…

You want to sleep on board or in a roof tent: look at the Britz or Bushlore Africa offers
You only drive automatics and had your eye on a Nissan pick-up or the Land Cruiser
You want to know the included mileage without running a search
Your trip crosses several countries without the rental company’s prior approval

Practical tips

Our tips for booking with Britz Cars

4x4 or two-wheel drive: start from your itinerary

For the tarmac roads of Cape Town, the Garden Route or the Kruger’s main routes, a two-wheel-drive Hyundai Creta or Toyota RAV4 may be enough. Gravel tracks, mountain passes or private reserves are better suited to a 4x4 pick-up, a Fortuner or the Land Cruiser.
Check the model’s gearbox

In South Africa you drive on the left, and in a manual vehicle the gear stick is operated with the left hand. At Britz Cars, the Nissan pick-ups, the Land Cruiser and the Hyundai Creta are listed as manual. If you prefer an automatic, go for the Toyota pick-ups, the Fortuner, the X-Trail, the Jimny or the RAV4.
Single cab or double cab

A single-cab pick-up only has two seats, with a long load bed for luggage or gear. The double cab seats five, at the cost of a shorter load bed. Ask whether the load bed is covered and lockable: your bags stay out of sight during stops.
Avoid driving at night

Outside the cities, South African roads are poorly lit and after dark you may come across pedestrians, livestock or wild animals. Plan your stages so as to arrive before nightfall. In national parks, the gates close at a fixed time: check it before planning one last loop.
Check the vehicle before setting off

When you collect the keys, walk round the bodywork and windscreen, check tyre wear and that the spare wheel, jack and warning triangle are there. Photograph every defect and save the rental company’s assistance number in your phone before leaving the depot.

What travellers ask

Your questions about Britz Cars

How much does Britz Cars hire cost in South Africa?

We did not observe any Britz Cars offers in October 2026, so we cannot give any amount. The price depends on the model, the depot, the season and the duration. Run a CoolDrive search specifying the depot and the period: the price shown for each vehicle includes mandatory fees, and the mileage and excess terms are set out in detail.

What is the difference between Britz Cars and Britz in South Africa?

They are two separate offerings. Britz mainly rents 4x4s prepared for bush camping, with a roof tent and cooking equipment. Britz Cars covers pick-ups, SUVs and off-roaders without berths, for a trip where you sleep in lodges, chalets or your own tent. The two appear separately in the search results.

Which Britz Cars vehicle should I choose?

For two with gear, a single-cab pick-up, Toyota or Nissan, offers a large load bed. For a family of five, choose a double cab or an SUV such as the X-Trail. The Fortuner goes up to seven seats. The Land Cruiser is aimed at demanding tracks, the Jimny at couples travelling light, and the Creta or RAV4 at tarmac roads.

Where can I collect a Britz Cars vehicle?

Seven cities are served. In Johannesburg, the depot is in Kempton Park, in the O. R. Tambo Airport area; in Cape Town, in the Airport Industrial area; in Nelspruit, at Kruger Mpumalanga Airport, with partner SANI Cars. For Durban, George, Port Elizabeth and East London, the precise address is in the offer and in your confirmation.

Do I need a 4x4 to visit Kruger National Park?

Not necessarily. The Kruger’s main roads are tarmacked and its gravel roads can generally be driven in an ordinary car in dry weather. A 4x4 or raised SUV mainly gives a better view of the animals and more leeway after rain. Outside the park, however, some reserves and mountain tracks do require genuine four-wheel drive.

Verified customer reviews

They rented with Britz Cars

4.3

818 reviews

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!

Marc-Henri R.

South Africa · Jun 2025

Avis Vérifiés

The motorhome is rented out simply, quickly, and professionally.

South Africa · Oct 2024

Trustpilot

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.

South Africa · Jul 2024

Trustpilot

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ — Britz Cars 4x4 and SUV hire in South Africa

Why book Britz Cars with CoolDrive?

On CoolDrive, Britz Cars vehicles appear in the same list as the 4x4s of Asco, Africa on Wheels or Britz, for your city and dates. Each price includes mandatory fees from the outset. If you are torn between an SUV for staying in lodges and an equipped 4x4 for camping, our experts help you decide based on your itinerary.

Is mileage unlimited with Britz Cars?

As no offers were observed in October 2026, we have no data on the kilometres included with Britz Cars. Each offer states whether they are unlimited or capped and, where applicable, the cost per extra kilometre. Check this point before booking: between Johannesburg, the Kruger and the coast, distances quickly run into thousands of kilometres.

What excess and security deposit should I expect?

These amounts do not appear in our observations for Britz Cars. They are specified in the details of each offer, along with any excess reduction packages. For the security deposit, you will normally need a credit card with a limit that covers the amount held on departure, and you can ask our experts what remains covered on gravel tracks.

Can I cross into Botswana or Namibia with a Britz Cars vehicle?

Britz Cars is also present in Botswana, which makes the idea tempting. However, a border crossing requires the rental company’s approval and specific documents, sometimes with fees. Mention your plans when booking and have them confirmed in writing. Without this authorisation, the insurance may no longer cover you outside South Africa.

Can I return the vehicle in another city?

With seven departure cities, a trip from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth or from Johannesburg to Durban seems natural. However, returning to another depot is not guaranteed and may incur fees. Enter the arrival city when you search: the results will then be limited to compatible offers, fees and terms included.

What licence do I need to drive in South Africa?

A valid national driving licence is the starting point. If it is not in English or does not carry a photo, an international driving permit is generally required as well. The required age and number of years holding a licence vary by model: each offer states them, so check before confirming.

About us

Hire a Britz Cars 4x4 or SUV in South Africa with CoolDrive Nomad

Britz Cars is aimed at travellers who want a rugged vehicle without sleeping in it. The range includes Toyota and Nissan pick-ups, the seven-seat Toyota Fortuner, the Land Cruiser, the Nissan X-Trail, the Suzuki Jimny, plus the Hyundai Creta and Toyota RAV4 for tarmac roads. Departures are from Johannesburg, Cape Town, Nelspruit near the Kruger, Durban, George, Port Elizabeth and East London.

On CoolDrive Nomad, you can compare these vehicles with the equipped 4x4s of Britz, Asco or Avis Safari Rental, and the price shown includes mandatory fees. As no Britz Cars offers were observed in October 2026, mileage, excess and price are revealed when you search. Our experts help you choose the model, the depot and the gearbox. Enter your city and dates to see availability.

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