Sports and camping gear hire in South Africa: prices and rules
Camping gear hire in South Africa costs about R70 a day for a sleeping bag, R70 to R130 a day for a tent for one to three people, and R100 to R250 a day for a dome tent or stretcher bed. Multi-night tent hire is charged per night and falls to about R260 for three nights or more. A request on BlaBlaPrice is the quickest way to get current offers for the gear and dates you need.
Approximate prices in South Africa, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Item | Price range |
|---|
| Sleeping bag, per day | about R70 |
| Tent for one to three people, per day | R70–R130 |
| Dome tent 3 m × 3 m or stretcher bed, per day | R100–R250 |
| Tent hire, per night for three or more nights | about R260 |
| Glamping setup for two people, per day | about R1,500 |
Licences and towing rules
If a camper trailer or caravan weighs more than 750 kg, you need a Code EB endorsement on your licence. The endorsement costs about R2,500 to R7,000 and takes a few weeks, so start early if you have never towed a heavy trailer. Check the towing vehicle's rated capacity against the trailer's weight before you book, and ask the hire company whether its trailer is within your licence.
Season and what to pack for
Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. A sleeping bag rated for a summer camp is not enough for a winter night, so ask for the season the gear is designed for. Book a tent for a dry weekend if you can, and order early. Ask how the tent is pegged and whether it has been checked for wind.
Deposits, delivery and what to write
Many gear and RV hire firms charge a daily rate and a security deposit, so ask for the deposit and how it is returned before you agree. One glamping supplier adds R3.50 per kilometre for delivery on top of its rate, so ask for the delivery charge in the offer. In your request, state what you want to hire, its size, the number of people, the number of days or nights, the delivery or collection city and your budget.
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Questions and answers
How much does camping gear hire cost per day in South Africa?
A sleeping bag is about R70 a day, a tent for one to three people R70 to R130 a day, and a dome tent or stretcher bed R100 to R250 a day. Prices are approximate and come from sellers' websites.
Do I need a licence to tow a camper trailer?
If the camper or caravan weighs more than 750 kg, you need a Code EB endorsement, which costs about R2,500 to R7,000 and takes a few weeks.
Do hire companies ask for a deposit?
Many gear and RV hire firms charge a daily rate and a security deposit. Ask how the deposit is returned before you agree.
How is delivery priced?
One glamping supplier charges R3.50 per kilometre on top of its rate, so ask for the delivery charge in the offer.
