Port Elizabeth car rentals

Some car rental companies in Port Elizabeth which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty

On average a rental car in Port Elizabeth costs $36 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at GREEN MOTION ($24/day), 1First Car Rental ($30/day) and Budget ($32/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at GREEN MOTION Allister Miller Dr, Walmer 6070 (2 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Port Elizabeth. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Port Elizabeth is $5.63 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $68 and $90, depending on the car size.

Economy (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Port Elizabeth.

Car rental companies onsite at Port Elizabeth airport include 1First Car Rental, Hertz, Bidvest, Woodford, GREEN MOTION, Sixt, Dollar, Thrifty, Firefly and Tempest Car Hire.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Port Elizabeth airport to off-airport locations include First Car, Hertz, Bidvest, Woodford, Sixt, Dollar, Thrifty, Firefly, Tempest Car Hire, and Europcar.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Economy car rental in Port Elizabeth costs $25 per day, on average.

A Intermediate car rental in Port Elizabeth costs $26 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Port Elizabeth costs $20 per day, on average.

In Port Elizabeth, cars are most frequently rented at Tempest Car Hire Terminal Building, P.E Airport, 1 De Haviland Ave (2 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Port Elizabeth costs $252 per week ($36 per day).

On average a rental car in Port Elizabeth costs $1,081 per month ($36 per day).

Choosing a compact or small economy car is an inexpensive and popular option for a hired car, whereas SUVs, touring sedans and luxury cars offer better comfort in addition to more luggage space and seating capacity for large parties travelling together.

On streets within urban districts and the city centre of Port Elizabeth, the legal speed limit is 60km/h (37mph). Driving along roads other than motorways in rural areas, you are allowed speeds of up to 100km/h (62mph), while along motorways the maximum speed allowed is 120km/h (75mph). Be advised that there are active speed monitoring devices in use along freeways, at major junctions and in urban centres, so pay attention to road signs at all times.

Unless street signs indicate otherwise, on-street parking is free within the city of Port Elizabeth. Be advised that there are few spaces to park in the city centre, so using a private parking garage is an attractive option. As an alternative, consider leaving your car at Port Elizabeth Airport, which is a short distance away. Uncovered parking costs around 14 ZAR (0.70 GBP) per hour while covered parking rates start at 20 ZAR (1 GBP) per hour. If you decide to leave your Port Elizabeth car hire longer, there is a flat rate of about 21 ZAR (1.05 GBP) for an 8h stay.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).