Skukuza car rentals

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Skukuza. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Skukuza is C$ 6.00 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 72 and C$ 96, depending on the car size.

Economy (Volkswagen Polo Vivo or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Skukuza.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Economy car rental in Skukuza costs C$ 47 per day, on average.

When you choose car hire in Skukuza, you should consider the types of activities you want to enjoy during your stay. Driving in Skukuza is ideally suited to large vehicles with some off-road capacity, such as an SUV or people carrier. Larger cars will allow you to comfortably travel on dirt roads or on more remote terrain that may involve crossing water or travelling on very dusty tracks. Choosing a larger vehicle will also put you higher up away from the road, giving you a great view when you encounter animals.

Before you organise your Skukuza car hire, you should get to know the rules of the road in South Africa. When you see speed limit signs in South Africa, these will be displayed in km/h, not mph. For urban areas, the speed limit in South Africa is 60 km/h (35 mph), while on country roads the speed limit is 100 km/h (60 mph). If you are visiting nearby cities in Skukuza and driving on the motorways, the speed limit is 120 km/h (75 mph). When driving in remote, rural areas in and around Skukuza, it is advisable to lower your speed slightly to avoid skidding on dusty roads or damaging your car going over bumpy terrain.

If you are staying on-site at the Skukuza safari park, you will find that the lodges and camp accommodation has excellent free parking, so you won’t have to walk to get to your car. Nearby attractions, such as Kruger Safari Park also provide free, secure parking, so you can drive there and then leave your car while you go on a guided tour of the area. Most roadside beauty spots and natural attractions in Skukuza also have free roadside parking. If you venture into Mbombela, you can expect to pay around R15 (less than £1) for a 2h stay in a car park.