Car Hire George

George began as a centre for exploiting the timber of the rich forests behind the coastline. The Dutch East India Company first set up a trading post there only for the British to take it over a few years later. Timber continued to be the main industry for the city until overexploitation meant the industry declined. Today, the city thrives on tourism, being a key hub on one of South Africa’s premier tourist attractions, the Garden Route which stretches along the coast.

How do I get to George?

George has its own airport with daily flights to and from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Travellers are fortunate because low cost operators, 1Time and Kulula operate flights to George from Johannesburg. International travellers can fly into any of these three airports and then connect cheaply to George. The airport is slightly to the east of the city but with bus transport into George. Taxis and hire cars are available as alternative ways of getting to the city.
 

With a car you can drive part or all of the spectacular Garden Route along the coast or take the Montague Pass route inland for fine views down over the city and the coast. The pass is now classed as a national monument. The city itself is quite attractive with some interesting places to visit. Begin with the fascinating George Museum which details the history of the city. Then walk around the old Dutch church called the Moerder Kerk whose interior is very beautiful.

Hiring a car in George gives you the chance to drive along South Africa’s beautiful coastal garden route or inland over the Montague Pass to Oudtshoorn. If you’re staying in George, then neither of these national treasures should be missed.
 

Car hire in George isn’t expensive, even if you hire a car for just a few days, as long as you pre-book online. This way you can be sure of getting the lowest prices for George car hire as we will have checked the prices offered by our local competitors, including any special offers, to make sure we aren’t beaten on price. You’ll also get the chance to choose from our full range of vehicles available at George car hire meaning you won’t be disappointed when you arrive in George.