Car Hire Bloemfontein

Bloemfontein is one of the safer cities in South Africa, possibly as a result of its position as the country’s judicial capital. The author of the Lord of the Rings, J. R. R. Tolkein was born in the city which now has over half a million inhabitants. It was founded in 1846 by the British as a fort to watch over the Free State. In a reorganisation it came under Afrikaner control and became the capital of the Orange Free State.

How do I get to Bloemfontein?

Bloemfontein has its own airport which last year saw nearly a quarter of a million domestic passengers from Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and Port Elizabeth airports. Many of these airports accept flights from other continents including Australia, Europe and other parts of Africa making it relatively easy to reach the city. The airport is a few miles outside the city but local buses and taxis help to get you into the city itself whilst pre-bookable car hire is also available.
 

Being one of South Africa’s three capitals, Bloemfontein has a number of national buildings including the National Museum and the Botanical Garden. There’s also a fascinating museum dedicated to the story of the Boer War. For the fit who want to walk amongst African wildlife without fear of being eaten, the Soetdoring Nature Reserve has many trails through a park crammed with African animals including a separate enclosure (where you can’t walk) for lions.