Find the DVD rental store most suited to your vibe and find out how to get there by locating it in the DVD rental store directory! The traditional video store has thrived on off-street visibility and word-of-mouth within the community. Walk-in, pick a movie, pay your money, bring it back the next day. While online rental systems are revolutionising the movie rental industry, the bricks-and-mortar stores remain... maybe slightly less convenient, but more friendly and attentive. 

Browse the following movie rental stores for more information on how you can start renting the movies you want, when you want them!

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Dvbee
Convenient, Affordable, Interactive


The Low Down: Dvbee is a new chain of DVD rental vending machines, which stock new releases movie and TV series titles. Currently located in Friendly Stores in Noordhoek, Camps Bay, Stellenbosch and in BP Pick 'n Pay Express in Tokai.

Pros: Dvbee vending machines are located in convenience stores, some of which are open 24/7. Their stock is mainly comprised of new release film titles, with additional TV series discs available for rent. Their rental rates are competitive and in-line or cheaper than most rental outlets, charging R20 per 24 hour rental and R11 per 6 hour rental. The 24 hour rental period starts when you rent your DVD, so if you only rent at 11pm... your rentals only has to be returned by 11pm the next day.

Dvbee offers three contract types: credit card, "pay-as-you-go" card membership and a monthly subscription by debit order. Paying by credit card, means you don't have to sign-up or disclose personal information. Card membership allows you to rent using cash or credit card. While subscribing, allows you to rent up to 3 DVDs any night of the week at only R100 per month! Late charges are R20 per disc, which means that you aren't penalised more than a day's standard rental per outstanding disc.

Dvbee's website allows you to prebook up to 3 DVDs, three hours in advance so that you can guarantee you get what you want and simply collect your DVDs from your local Dvbee movie booth on your way home from work. You can also purchase surplus DVD rental stock, with new release titles from R80! Returning DVDs with confidence and save a trip by renting more DVDs if you wish. Dvbee also have a weekly newsletter with reviews/updates on new arrivals.  

Cons: Dvbee vending machine storage space is limited, which means there are less copies of new releases and/or less titles to choose from. The return process is slightly slower than simply dropping them through a slot in a door, but there's no chance of them being stolen, lost or damaged while they're still checked out in your name.

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DVD Noveau 
Classic and Art Movies for Rent.

The Low Down: DVD Noveau is based in Cape Town with one store in Newlands and one in the CBD, near Gardens. The chain is a sister store to the Absolutely Fabulous Video Store in Johannesburg, famous for its selection of art, classic, cult and foreign films. DVD Noveau carries the torch with its user-friendly store layout, seating and extensive range of hard-to-find classics.

Pros: The main attraction is the extensive range of art, cult, classic, TV series and foreign films available. DVD Noveau charges R22 per rental, which is on the upper end of the rental market. However, you get to keep rentals for 2 days, as long as you return the discs before 9pm closing time on the second day. Some of the stores even have a coffee bar, so that you can browse their incredible film collection at your leisure.

DVD Noveau is a video store designed for film connoisseurs and well-versed movie goers. They flip the traditional video store on its head, by focusing on classics and downscaling on new releases. Contracts start from R300 for 15 DVDs and range to R1000 for 63 DVDs.

Cons: The stores are on located on busy roads, which makes returning DVDs a bit of a chore when it comes to a quick stop-'n-drop. Daily rental and contract prices are not listed on the wall and your credit card details are required to rent DVDs. DVD Noveau rarely have any promotions or special offers.

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Zone2DVD
Bringing the BIG screen to you.

The Low Down: Zone2DVD has three stores in Bergvliet, Diep River and Kenilworth in Cape Town. They pride themselves on being the first DVD-only store in the Western Cape and are known for their affordability.

Pros: You only have to return DVDs by 2pm the following day on weekdays. The pricing is very competitive with all DVDs/PS2 Games at R12 per rental (R50 deposit on games). The stores have had rental blow-outs from R2 per rental to celebrate the store's birthday. Their regular specials include: Rent 1, Get 1 Old Release Free from Monday to Wednesday with Half-Price Thursdays for Latest Releases, Kiddies and Budget rentals. Contracts start from R100 for 10 DVDs to R500 for 100 DVDs.

Cons: Zone2DVD has been running since 2002, which means the majority of their rental stock was released in the 2000s. Their market tends to focus on new release rentals, so there's a very limited selection of classic cinema. No blu-ray rentals as yet.

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