30 Marine Drive, Paarden Island, Milnerton, Cape Town, South Africa
Rentacheapie began back in 2006 when Grant Baker was approached by a German neighbour who asked whether he would 'lend' his Golf Chico to him for R100 a day for a few days. At the time, it was a sensible way to make a little extra money on the side and the client was happy too, for such a bargain price. However, a few weeks later there was another knock on the door and he was now asking to borrow 'the cheapie'. At that moment something struck home. There was really an opportunity to rent out 'cheapie' cars and with this model - the Chico Golf - it would be quite possible to buy a small fleet of them and turn a tidy profit. Sidebar: Did you know that a Chico Golf is a fashion statement of some sorts in Paris? ! Well, with all the European tourists, especially in the summer, and more especially the kite-surfers, they would all descend on Cape Town and be looking for a cheap car to rent. Thankfully, born out of necessity and a little ingenuity, Rentacheapie was created and