The city of George has become a central hub for the Southern Cape and has grown considerably from the sleepy little town it started as. For holidaymakers, George offers the infrastructure of a large city while being surrounded by incredible scenery. It’s a big city with a small town heart.
George is situated in Outeniqualand, which translates into ‘the land of milk and honey’ from the language of the Khoi. This city makes for an excellent holiday destination as it’s a perfect spot to use as a base for exploring the Garden Route and for heading into the Klein Karoo.
With all this exploring to get to on your holiday, sorting out your George car hire through Tempest means you can get on the road quickly and safely. We have plenty of options from which you can choose when it comes to car rentals. At Tempest, you can get a small sedan to get you from A to B, a big family car or even a Sports Utility Vehicle to take you out into the mountains. Contact us today to find the car for your travels.
George boasts some of the most beautiful and spectacular hikes in the world. With so much variety, from forests to beaches, you’ll likely want to drive out to all the hiking points. Your rental car will allow you the freedom to head out to the different scenic areas surrounding George.
For adventure seekers, George is an outdoor activity Mecca. Drive the whole family out to where you can take adventure quad biking tours. These tours are completely safe for all levels of experience on a quad bike, and every obstacle you pass is explained in detail.
Just a short drive from George is the Outeniqua Nature Reserve. This reserve spans the divide between the lush Garden Route and the drier, harsher Klein Karoo. Here you can find incredible passes along the rolling mountains, which will reveal breath-taking views of both land and ocean.
Just outside George you’ll find the Red Berry Farm, where you can pick your own strawberries and spend the day enjoying the spectacular beauty of the Outeniqua area. When taking a day trip out to the farm, you can also use your George car hire to explore the mountains and the beauty of the surrounding areas.
When driving around George during your holiday, a trip to the Outeniqua Transport Museum should definitely be a stop for your checklist. Here, you can discover the history of locomotives and the impact they have had on travel in South Africa. You’ll be able to see a variety of different steam engines up close and personal as well as see miniature replicas in motion in the model train room. There is also a private vintage car collection to view for motoring enthusiasts.
From the Transport Museum, you can also take a ride on one of the last remaining operational steam trains in South Africa, the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe. This is a wonderful way to see some of the vistas of the area as well as taking in some history.
Travel in and around George with a car from Tempest
George is set in an area that is so rich in natural beauty that it would be a crime not to fully explore the surroundings. Tempest offers you great selection for George car hire so you can travel around without any hassles. Contact us today to talk to someone about renting a car for your holiday.
