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Officially called Mbombela after a name-change in 2014, the South African city of Nelspruit has a lively character and upbeat culture, welcoming visitors to its neighbourhood in the northeast corner of South Africa. Experience the city and surrounding region by renting a cheap car hire from Nelspruit Airport.
Visitors to the area can enjoy spectacular parks and reserves, looming mountains and the flowing Crocodile River. Agriculture is a big part of Nelspruit life, and if you love fresh fruit, the local citrus farms and subtropical fruits such as mango and papaya are sure to win you over.
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Replacing the old Nelspruit Airport, the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is now the main airport serving Nelspruit and the Mpumalanga Province. The airport is a unique combination of western and African architecture, and is now the largest thatch constructed Airport in the world. Dining options and free Wifi are available to arriving passengers. Pick up your rental car keys from the kiosks located on the ground floor.
Fly into Nelspruit from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban and be prepared for an amazing South Africa car hire road trip.
Driving around Nelspruit is a stunning experience, with wild landscape and looming mountain ranges surrounding you. Be sure to keep your eyes on the road and pull over with caution for photo ops.
How to get to and from the airport
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is located approximately 27km north east of the city, the drive to town taking around half an hour. From the airport, head towards R538 and turn left onto the highway. Follow until you reach the N4, then take a right and follow the signs into Nelspruit. Alternatively, pick up your rental car from the city.
Tips for driving your rental car in Nelspruit
The major trade route from Johannesburg to Maputo in Mozambique heads along the north of Nelspruit. For this reason, there are often trucks along the N4 toll road, so be alert to them if you’re headed that way. A few more tips to keep in mind are as follows:
Keep to the left, and give way to the right.
Outside of the city, animals may wander onto the road.
In the city there are lots of traffic lights (called ‘robots)’, so be prepared to stop often.
While generally safe during the day, it’s best to keep your car doors locked at all times.
Police often stop people for licence checks; carry yours at all times while driving.
Local drivers can be reckless; stay alert and drive defensively.
Short and long-term parking are available at the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, both secure and monitored in the same lot. Rates begin at R5 for the first 30 minutes, with an additional R5 every hour thereafter. A full day’s parking will cost R60. There’s also a Drop & Go zone outside the terminal for collecting passengers.
If you’re headed into the city to get in some retail shopping, the Crossing Centre complex has 1500 free parking sports, both open air and underground. Hotels, motels, guest houses and large attractions will also have parking available.
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Nelspruit is a common stopover town for travellers, so it is well equipped with a range of accommodation options for every budget. Book a room in the bustling city or a guest house by a leafy park, no matter where you rest your head, you’ll be within driving distance of many fabulous attractions.
Nelspruit hosts several fantastic festivals and events annually. From culture and arts to agriculture and even the spectacularly colourful running event, Nelspruit brings together locals and visitors alike for these terrific celebrations.
The Colour Run (August)
Innibos Arts festival (July)
Kishugu Lowveld Air Show (June)
The Nelspruit Motor Show (June)
The Mpumalanga Show(August)
Nelspruit is close to many stunning natural attractions and exciting activities sure to wow travellers of all kinds. Wander through gardens and nature reserves, go on safari, or if you’re up for a shopping day (or two!), hit up the Riverside and Ilanga malls for a great range of retails stores.
Up for a road trip in your hired car? Other popular options in South Africa include grabbing a car rental in George, in Durban, or picking up a car hire at Johannesburg Airport. Polokwane is about 4 hours northwest and Johannesburg is a short 3.5 hour drive southwest.
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