Drive South Africa

1 Mike du Toit - 4 years ago

Great communication before hire period, very poor communication after. I rate a company on their ability to sort problems out. The vehicle I paid for was not what I received and I have not been refunded my deposit correctly. I've been short changed, that's code for robbed. I paid a large amount of money for 16 days with a fully kitted 4x4, I received a sub standard very tired vehicle with no hot water capacity, something I paid for. The vehicle does not belong to them, clearly they're only an agent but they took my money and they should be accountable and sort the problem out with Avis 4x4 hire. Their attitude is " we'll get back to you..." that's another code for we all know what. I've given them more than enough time to sort this matter before posting this review, it's more than a month. I would steer clear if you want to visit South Africa hassle free. That goes for Avis safari rentals too.

1 Mike Greyling - 10 months ago

Drive SA advertises a whole lot of cars available for rental. When you book they return an email saying a consultant will get hold of you the next day, thanking you for your "enquiry". Have checked all my email boxes including spam, there was no communication. So I call and am told there are no cars available at all. I check with the rental companies direct and there are plenty. Disgusting unprofessional service, to trap you into thinking their rates are good and waste your time. Will never ever use this scam company.

4 Yogesh Patel - 11 months ago

Great deal. However, website does not indicate availability of vehicles. I was then asked to pay additional monies so that Drive South Africa could secure the vehicle from another supplier. Fortunately this was resolved. Something for Drive South Africa to improve on. Look forward to doing business with you again.

1 Vuvu B - 11 months ago

I feel like I was sold a dream on the website. I made a request in the evening of 7 October and received the acknowledgement email Friday 8 October. Other than that, nothing. I followed up between Tuesday and Wednesday of this week but the lady I spoke with did not seem interested in assisting me. Apparently it takes 2 hours to get feedback from the service provider. This statement has to be a joke. Anyway, I still have received nothing after another follow up email this week and my call went unanswered today. Is Drive South Africa really a legit business? Golly.

1 Justin Moeti - a month ago

Drive South Africa is good, but unfortunately I had to deal with Europcar Bloemfontein Airport. The experience was unpleasant because I was treated like a favour was being done for me. Stubborn person I had to deal with, plus I didn't get the car I had booked on Drive SA website. a Mere shrug of the shoulders and the key shoved in my hand. I couldn't wait to give them their car back. Luckily that stiffneck clerk was not on duty, cause I was ready for him.

Came to edit my review, and removed a star. Looking back I havnt experienced such service. This one was one for the books lol

5 Lenny Schwartz - a year ago

The site was easy to use and had a better price than going directly to the big name rental companies. Found some more aggressive pricing at an off site from the airport company. Rental prices are insanely expensive at this time.
Update: I ended up renting with Drive South Africa, they had the best deal for an airport rental and included insurance, extra driver and unlimited mileage. It ended up being a significant savings, thanks Abigail.

4 William Smith - 11 months ago

The invoice I received when booking the vehicle differed to the invoice I received when I paid???
Ref # DSCR459075
1.Rental Amount R1,700 (4 days x R425) Please note: your requested vehicle can only be confirmed once payment is received. – I was charged R1780 when I paid???
2. Extras Requested Contract Fee x 1 @ R 90 per unit
Estimated Delivery Fee u003d 0
Total u003d R 90 Paid when collecting vehicle, subject to availability. – I was charged R110 when I paid
3. Renter Comments I am 76 years old
4. Payment Details R1,700 – Rental Total (R0) – Amount Paid R1,700 – Amount Outstanding Please note: your requested vehicle can only be confirmed once payment is received. I was charged R1780 when I paid???
5. When I booked the vehicle I was offered 300kms per day – when I paid my voucher only showed 200kms per day
6. Strange that the age limit on the application only went to 70. I am 76 years old and still healthy and drive my own car - remember the President of USA is 78 years old.