Car Hire Witbank

The town was renamed in 2006 to eMalahleni which means ‘place of coal’ although the old name, Witbank is still in common use. The town developed around coal deposits discovered in the 19th century but the absence of suitable transport meant that only small quantities could be moved from the area, usually by wagon. The arrival of the railway changed all that and the town grew dramatically. The city is expanding rapidly due to the success of commerce but the infrastructure is failing to keep up, causing local disquiet. The town and surrounding region are also prone to heavy rain and flash floods which cause severe damage to the road system.

How do I get Into Witbank?

Sixty miles away from Witbank is OR Tambo airport, the closest international airport. Flights from Europe, the Middle East and other parts of Africa use OR Tambo so getting to the region from abroad is easy. Daily flights from London are available with BA and South African Airlines. Onward transport involves a series of connected bus journeys so if you want to avoid the hassle, you’d be advised to consider booking a hire car online to collect from OR Tambo airport.
 

Witbank is close to the Kruger National Park and is often used as a base for exploring it. The eMalahleni Dam nearby is one of the biggest in South Africa and has an attractive outlook although the facilities there have been downgraded in recent years.

To make the most of your time in Witbank, you need to travel the short distance from the town to the entrance to the Kruger National Park. The roads around Witbank are notoriously badly maintained due to heavy rains so if you’re going to make the journey to Kruger, be prepared with the right vehicle.

When you book online, you’ll have access to our ‘Live Chat’ facility where one of our assistants can advise you of the best vehicle for your stay and get you the lowest price deal on renting a car in Witbank. Once you arrive you’ll find your Witbank hire car waiting for you, fully checked and ready to go and by booking your hire car in Witbank online you’ll reduce the amount of time spent on paperwork when you arrive.