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Cities with car rental points in Lesotho

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Specifics of car rental process in Lesotho
Low prices. OrangeSmile.com offers car hire service in Lesotho on the lowest-rate-guarantee basis, since we work with car suppliers directly. For your search criteria in Lesotho, we always select and show the best rental offers.

The car reservation process consists of 3 simple steps: (1) search for available cars for your dates in Lesotho; (2) select your car type; and (3) fill in the booking forms. Once the reservation is completed, you will receive a confirmation voucher to your email address. During the booking process, please check your rental conditions.

To pick up your car at the rental point in Lesotho, you need to provide our confirmation voucher, your driving license and a valid credit card.

The final payment is normally carried out at the pick-up point. Our car hire points in Lesotho accept VISA, MasterCard, etc - please check your rental conditions.

At the pick-up point, please read the handling manual and check the car for present defects. OrangeSmile.com wishes you a pleasant journey to Lesotho!

Frequently asked questions on the rental process

The car hire reservation system OrangeSmile.com allows renting a vehicle in Lesotho within 10 minutes. Our largest database of car suppliers enables us to provide you a rental car in Lesotho at the cheapest rate ever possible. At rental locations in Lesotho we offer the following car sizes: mini, compact, economy, standard, premium and luxury. The following car types are available in Lesotho: Sedan, Hatchback, Jeep, Cabriolet, Coupe, Minivan and Minibus.
Exploring Lesotho with a rented car
This small country doesn’t have any luxurious beaches and exclusive hotels, but it can offer unique natural and historic attractions, interesting crafts by local artisans, and traditional settlements. A vacation in Lesotho is an amazing opportunity to see its charming villages, try exotic national cuisine, and see wild animals that still live close to settlements.

Tribes specializing in hunting and picking were the first settlers in the territory of modern Lesotho. They lived on this land peacefully until the 17th century when Bantu tribes occupied the territory. In the first half of the 19th century, the Sotho people and their leader Moshoeshoe I claimed the region. In the 1830s, Boer migrants became a threat to the wellbeing of the Sotho. Because of this, the Sotho leader had to ask Great Britain for help.

Starting from 1848, the tribal country of Lesotho officially became a territory under the protectorate of Great Britain. However, Moshoeshoe I decided to cancel the agreement only three years later. Basotho tribes captured almost all territory of the Sotho people and founded the country named Basutoland. This newly formed country became a territory under the protectorate of Great Britain in 1884. Basutoland became an autonomous territory in 1965. The country became fully independent one year later and changed its name to the Kingdom of Lesotho.

Each of the small towns of the country is of great interest to tourists. Maseru is the capital of the country. This was a small and modest settlement deprived of any tourist infrastructure until 1970. After a period of active development, the capital got a status of the “town-like village”. Nevertheless, there are many interesting landmarks in Maseru. The beautiful Royal Palace is one of them. It is also interesting to visit the National Museum that exhibits a large collection of historic and ethnographic artifacts. The colorful market is one of the most popular attractions of the capital as this market is great for buying exotic fruit and souvenirs.

The town of Thaba Bosiu is situated not far from the capital. Thaba Bosiu got its name after a mountain. This is one of the most notable historic areas in Lesotho. At the beginning of the 19th century, king Moshoeshoe I ordered to build a citadel at the top of the mountain. The main aim of the building was to protect the territory from invaders. This citadel is the main landmark of the region that has long become an important cultural center. The fortress hosts various interesting events and theatrical performances dedicated to the culture of indigenous people.

Do you want to learn more about the culture of local people? If the answer is yes, head straight to Teyateyaneng. This town was initially founded as the center traditional art and handicrafts. Nowadays, there are many unique artisan workshops and small manufactures that make different kinds of goods in Teyateyaneng. Best artists from all over the country move to this town. Local workshops offer one-of-a-kind paintings, tapestries, and other items. Tourists on a budget can simply come to this town and visit different workshops as museums – local craftsmen and merchants are always glad to see new guests. This small town is also famous for its wool items.

Trekking enthusiasts usually prefer to visit Mokhotlong. This area has one of the driest and coldest climatic conditions in Africa. This peculiar climate is the reason for incredibly beautiful mountain landscapes. There are many trekking routes to different attractions of Mokhotlong. Some of these trails cross complex mountain regions, so they are suitable for physically trained tourists.

Quthing is a typical colonial town with multiple historic attractions. Nowadays, the territory of the town is conventionally divided into new and old parts. There are many beautiful buildings in the colonial style in Old Quthing. Many of these buildings were transformed into hotels, shops, and restaurants. New Quthing is popular too because there are many shops and inexpensive cafes in this part of the town. Besides them, there are several modern hotels and entertainment centers in New Quthing. This charming town definitely deserves visiting, and the gorgeous Masitise Cave House, an unusual church made of limestone, is one more reason to do this.

Lesotho has regular airplane connections with nearby South Africa. South African Airways has daily flights to the capital from Johannesburg. The cheapest way to reach Lesotho is to take a bus from South Africa. Buses to Maseru depart from Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein several times a week. Tourists can also use a car to reach Lesotho from any of the neighbor countries.

Read further: Cities and sights of Lesotho
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Rental hints
When making a reservation, please do not forget that cars with an automatic transmission are quite rare in Lesotho, so their confirmation may take time - from one day to one week. Therefore, if you wish to rent such a vehicle, it is better to book it in advance.
Before leaving the rental parking, do not forget to inspect the car’s body, wheels and windows for scratches, chips, and other defects. Check whether all the founded defects are specified in your rental document.
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