South Africa World Cup Fans Should Take Advice from Carrentals.co.uk with Top Tips on Offer

Released on: May 25, 2010, 03:11 am
Author: Carrentals.co.uk
Industry: Travel

25 May 2010 – The World Cup is almost ready to kick off and just before the whistle blows on the opening match: Carrentals.co.uk offers their customers a great chance to get themselves prepared for their trip with a collection of travel tips.

Fans from all four corners of the globe will descend on South Africa to watch matches in cities such as Polokwane and Cape Town. The matches will be enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of fans and South Africa is a great city to host the finals as long as certain precautions are taken.

Gareth Robinson, the Managing Director at the carrental specialists Carrentals.co.uk, says: “The 2010 World Cup is set to be a great tournament as fans from all over the world gear up for some amazing games. In order to make sure that fans can enjoy their South Africa experience, we have compiled a helpful list of the basic things people should know before they travel.”

Here is the list of helpful tips on offer from Carrentals.co.uk:

Plan Ahead – Anyone travelling to the South Africa World Cup should get the relevant vaccinations in their home nation before arriving in South Africa. Insurance for those travelling must be valid in South Africa and should be checked in advance as should the expiry dates of passports that must have at least 30 days left.

Getting Around – A petrol station attendant is likely to be on hand to assist people with filling up with petrol and car hire is the best way to make the journeys around the cities. Buses, coaches and taxis are also available but it is important to make sure that these are legitimate companies before getting on board.

Accommodation – With so many people arriving in South Africa for the one-month period, it will be vital to pre-book your accommodation. Bear n mind that it will be winter in South Africa in June so camping conditions will be questionable at best.

Staying safe – Be careful at night and always walk in pairs and in well lit areas. Valuables must be left in a safe and it is important to make sure the ATMs are legitimate as ATM fraud is huge in South Africa.

Match Day – Arrive early to all matches security is a huge issue and queues will be extensive. Beer is an average price of only £1, which will be welcomed by many and those driving should ensure they tip the parking attendant.

Carrentals.co.uk compares car hire deals from up to 50 rental companies, including Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, easyCar, Holiday Autos and Sixt, in over 9,000 locations worldwide.

To compare the latest car hire deals visit www.carrentals.co.uk.
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About Carrentals.co.uk
Carrentals.co.uk was launched in February 2003 and grew to become one of the UK's leading online car hire companies by 2006.

In 2007 the company re-launched its site to create the first major online price comparator in the travel industry. Using the latest technology the Carrentals.co.uk site now searches up to 50 different car hire websites, providing an impartial comparison of the best prices available in over 9,000 locations.

Websites searched include Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, easyCar, Ebookers, Hertz, Holiday Autos, Opodo, Sixt and Thrifty, with the Carrentals.co.uk site quickly comparing prices and allowing customers to refine their search by car type.

The Carrentals.co.uk site also features over 5,000 pages of travel information in a mini-guide format.

In 2008 Carrentals.co.uk was voted Best Car Hire Website in the Travolution Awards. To book or for further information visit www.carrentals.co.uk

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