Green Machine Waterless Car Wash: The Eco-Friendly Future of Car Care in South Africa

With South Africa facing a critical water crisis, it’s time to switch to Green Machine waterless car wash. This innovative, eco-friendly car wash in South Africa uses a sustainable approach to vehicle cleaning, saving millions of litres of precious water every year. ...

Sandton Road Closures During Eco-Mobility Month

From 1 - 31 October 2015, Sandton CBD will undergo significant changes as private vehicles are restricted as part of the Eco-Mobility World Festival Sandton. This month-long event will transform Sandton into a vehicle-free zone, raising awareness about eco-friendly, sustainable transport alternative ...

‘Irregular Baggage’ Rules at OR Tambo Airport

In June 2019, OR Tambo International Airport extended its irregular baggage rules to help prevent blockages and breakdowns in the baggage handling system. These luggage regulations at OR Tambo were initially introduced in March 2019 as a part of a soft launch, aligning with the International Air Tra ...

Swallows Inn Chinese Restaurant Review: A Taste of History and Afro-Cantonese Fusion

As the oldest Chinese restaurant in South Africa, Swallows Inn has been a fixture of Old China Town since at least the 1930s. According to the current owner, who took over in 1976, the restaurant has seen generations of diners pass through its doors, including – if rumours are true – Nelson Mand ...

First Car Rental Piet Retief Branch Moves to a New Location on Kerk Street

In September 2015, First Car Rental’s Piet Retief branch relocated to a more accessible site at 13 Kerk Street, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga. Previously situated on Market Street, the car rental Piet Retief new location on Kerk Street (N2) makes the branch easier to find, right along the main road thro ...

SA Passports Offer Visa-Free Travel to 61 Countries

As of February 2017, visa-free travel for South Africans has opened up more exciting opportunities to explore the world with fewer bureaucratic hurdles. For South African passport holders, planning a holiday abroad no longer requires navigating complex visa applications for many destinations, making ...

CSR Projects

May 2018 - First Car Rental, together with it's holding company, JSE-listed, Combined Motor Holdings Group (CMH), sponsored and adapted a 22-seater bus to Fulton School for the Deaf, and branded it specifically for the school. Apart from transport required for school outings and sport fixtures, Fu ...

First Car Rental Hatfield Branch Move to a New Location

In April 2019, First Car Rental’s Hatfield branch in Pretoria relocated to a more convenient and accessible site at 1017 Stanza Bopape Street (formerly Church Street), just 1.7 kilometres from its previous address at 1270 Stanza Bopape Street. The new car rental Hatfield location is well-positione ...

First Car Rental's Learnership Programme – A Story of Success in South Africa’s Rental Car Careers

First Car Rental supporting the Community through Fulton School for the Deaf In May 2018, First Car Rental, in collaboration with its holding company, the JSE-listed Combined Motor Holdings Group (CMH), proudly contributed to community upliftment with a notable donation. This corporate social re ...

10 Beautiful Places to Visit in South Africa

A land of great diversity and incredible beauty, South Africa has become one of the most sought-after travel destinations in the world. Whether you're looking for affordable car hire or luxury car rentals, First Car Rental is here to make your journey unforgettable. Here are our top ten choices for ...