Carrentals.co.uk is one of the world’s leading car rental price comparison sites, and managing director, Gareth Robinson, has issued a few simple pieces of advice for all those travelling to the World Cup finals in South Africa. It is essential for all those planning to travel to have at least six months remaining on their passport, anything less, and it will be a taxi ride home to watch the games on television.

It is also a good idea to take out sufficient travel insurance in case something goes wrong. A trip to the doctor to get any required inoculations is also an excellent idea. Booking accommodation before arriving in South Africa is also a necessity, as camping during South Africa’s winter, will be a very chilly experience.

Carrying a large amount of cash or any valuables in South Africa is not a good idea, as pick pockets and thieves are likely to be on the lookout for tourists. Security at the games is bound to be tight, so turning up with plenty of time to spare is a good way to avoid disappointment.

Hiring a car rental is a good way of ensuring safe and easy travel to all the fixtures, but for those who choose public transport, it is a good idea to tell someone where you are going, and to only use registered taxis.

For those who have already booked a car hire vehicle, it is a good idea to make sure you remember where it is parked, and to have tipped the car park attendant in advance, to make sure that it is where you parked it when you return from a game.