Car Hire Welkom

Welkom, situated in South Africa's Free State province, is the youngest city in the country. Established after gold was discovered in 1947, the city of Welkom is currently the centre of South Africa's gold field region. Although quite young, Welkom has a large population of over 400,00 and is continually growing faster than Johannesburg.

The provincial capital, Bloemfontein, is about 160kms away from Welkom. Nevertheless, car hire in Welkom makes for easy access between the two towns. Although Welkom produces a high quantity of mineral ore, it is also popular for its beef industry and steel industry.

Accommodation in Welkom includes guesthouses, inns, lodges and hotels, ranging in price, style and comfort levels. A selection of the hotels offer convenient and cheap car hire in Welkom, allowing expedient travel throughout the city.

Welkom has a variety of natural attractions for tourists to enjoy. The Theronia Pan hosts a stunning bird sanctuary, and the Flamingo Pan is a must-visit highlight. There are also several parks in the city, such as Central Park, Van Riebeeck Park and West Park, which provide perfect rest areas for an afternoon stroll or lunch picnic.

There are a numerous museums and other places of interest in the town of Welkom, most of which can be effortlessly reached with car rental in Welkom. Some of these attractions include the North Park Flea market, Museum of Welkom, Earnest Oppenhiemer Theatre, Gold Museum and several mining tours. There are also a number monuments dotting the city, the most famous being the WWII memorial.