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BMW Z4 Convertible
Rental in Oudtshoorn
Cross the Outeniqua Pass and the Garden Route's green coast gives way to the wide-open Klein Karoo — Oudtshoorn, the Cango Caves, and ostrich country are just 50 minutes from George Airport.
Distance from George Airport
60 km
Drive Time
~50 minutes
The Outeniqua Pass is the reason a sports car earns its keep on this route — a sealed mountain road climbing out of George with tight switchbacks and sweeping views back over the Garden Route, before dropping into the dry, wide-horizon landscape of the Klein Karoo. It's a completely different driving character to the coastal roads out to Knysna or Wilderness, and one most guests rate as the single best hour behind the wheel of the trip.
Oudtshoorn itself is built around two things: the Cango Caves, one of South Africa's largest dolomite cave systems, and the ostrich farming industry that's defined the town since the early 1900s — several working farms offer tours right on the roads into town. It's also the gateway to the Swartberg Pass if you want to push further into the Karoo. Because it sits on the dry side of the mountains, expect noticeably hotter, drier weather than the coast — good top-down driving most of the year, but pack sun protection in summer.
Collection is at George Airport (illy Express) — reserve online with a R500 refundable deposit, settle the balance on collection, and the Outeniqua Pass puts you at the Cango Caves inside an hour.
R1,950/day · R500 refundable deposit to secure your dates
Reserve Your BMW Z4Oudtshoorn Car Hire — FAQ
How far is Oudtshoorn from the George Airport car rental collection point?
About 60 km, roughly a 50-minute drive over the Outeniqua Pass on the R328/N12.
Is the Outeniqua Pass suitable for a convertible?
Yes — it's a fully sealed, well-maintained mountain pass, and one of the most scenic drives near George, with switchbacks and Klein Karoo views on the descent.
How long should I plan for a Cango Caves visit from George?
Most guests treat it as a half-day or full-day trip — the standard cave tour runs about an hour, plus travel time each way and time for an ostrich farm stop.
Is Oudtshoorn much hotter than George or the coast?
Yes — Oudtshoorn sits in the semi-arid Klein Karoo on the inland side of the Outeniqua Mountains, so it runs noticeably warmer and drier than the Garden Route coast, especially in summer.
Is the BMW Z4 available for rental in Cape Town?
Yes, on special request — subject to a minimum 4-consecutive-day rental, a R3,500 surcharge, and 75% of the total rental value payable upfront.