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Popular rental locations in Port Elizabeth

The following rental locations are the most popular for renting a car in Port Elizabeth

Car rental offers in Port Elizabeth

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Port Elizabeth.

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Economy
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Intermediate
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Full-size
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Car rental companies in Port Elizabeth

Below are the car rental companies in Port Elizabeth with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • Bluu Car Rental

    8.7 (38)
    From £ 14 / day
  • Avis

    8.5 (6520)
    From £ 11 / day
  • Budget

    8.5 (10242)
    From £ 10 / day
  • Sixt

    8.3 (3695)
    No rates available
  • Bidvest Car Rental

    8.3 (179)
    No rates available
  • First Car

    8.3 (635)
    From £ 11 / day
  • U-Save Auto Rental

    7.8 (270)
    From £ 12 / day
  • FireFly Car Rental

    7.7 (3989)
    From £ 11 / day
  • Hertz

    7.5 (7510)
    From £ 12 / day
  • Europcar

    7.2 (8795)
    From £ 9 / day
  • Green Motion

    6.8 (2141)
    From £ 11 / day
  • Tempest

    No reviews
    From £ 10 / day
  • Dollar Rent a Car

    8.1 (4664)
    No rates available
  • National Car Rental

    8.5 (435)
    No rates available
  • Thrifty

    8.4 (5898)
    No rates available
  • Keddy By Europcar

    7.9 (3872)
    From £ 11 / day

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When is the best time to book a rental car in Port Elizabeth?

Port Elizabeth - When is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car?

At this destination (Port Elizabeth), October is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting mini class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Port Elizabeth - When is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car?

At this destination (Port Elizabeth), October is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting economy class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Port Elizabeth - When is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car?

At this destination (Port Elizabeth), October is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting compact class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Port Elizabeth - When is the most affordable time to rent an intermediate class car?

At this destination (Port Elizabeth), October is the most affordable time to rent a intermediate class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting intermediate class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Port Elizabeth - When is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car?

At this destination (Port Elizabeth), October is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting standard class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Port Elizabeth - When is the most affordable time to rent a full-size car?

At this destination (Port Elizabeth), October is the most affordable time to rent a full-size class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting full-size class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Port Elizabeth - When is the most affordable time to rent a luxury car?

At this destination (Port Elizabeth), October is the most affordable time to rent a luxury class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting luxury class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Port Elizabeth - When is the most affordable time to rent a SUV?

At this destination (Port Elizabeth), October is the most affordable time to rent an SUV with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting an SUV, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Port Elizabeth - When is the most affordable time to rent a MPV?

At this destination (Port Elizabeth), October is the most affordable time to rent an mpv with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting an mpv with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Port Elizabeth - When is the most affordable time to rent a minivan?

At this destination (Port Elizabeth), October is the most affordable time to rent a minibus with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting a minibus, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Port Elizabeth - When is the most affordable time to rent a delivery van?

At this destination (Port Elizabeth), May is the most affordable time to rent a van with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting a van, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Car rental companies in and around Port Elizabeth

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Port Elizabeth Guide

Known for its sunshine and safe sandy beaches, Port Elizabeth is a major seaport and tourist destination set along the beautiful shores of Algoa Bay, and is fondly referred to as South Africa’s friendly Eco-City.

Some of PE's greatest treasures are its clean beaches and warm water, making it an ideal water sports centre. The combination of calm waters and fair breezes are perfect conditions for sailing, and the safe beaches allow for swimming, surfing, body boarding and any kind of water sport.

PE has many historical attractions, one the most interesting being the Historic Donkin Heritage trail, which allows the visitor to follow in the footsteps of the 1820 Settlers on their journey of discovery and settlement. This 5km trail visits 47 historical sites and architectural delights in the Old Hill area of central PE.

Within the city there are some beautiful parks with well landscaped gardens, two of the larger ones are: St Georges Park, which is home to the world famous Port Elizabeth Cricket Club, the oldest Bowling Green in South Africa, Prince Alfred's Guard Memorial and the 1882 Victorian Pearson Conservatory. The other Park in the city centre, Settler's Park, is a nature lover's paradise, as it boasts beautiful flora and fauna.

The city is situated 260kms from Knysna and Plettenberg Bay &endash; two quaint seaside towns along the glorious east coast. Just 73kms from the city is the exclusive, private Shamwari Game Reserve, which is home to the ‘big five’ of dafari animals. Early morning and evening game drives are available. There is also the Addo Elephant Park, dedicated to the preservation of the Eastern Cape Elephant and the Cape Buffalo.

Port Elizabeth Airport can be reached from the city centre by taking Route M11 from Humewood into Alister Miller Drive. The terminal is then on the left-hand side of the road. It has frequent connections to the busy international airports of Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Practical information

  • Currency
    South African rand
  • Driving direction
    Left
  • City speed limit
    60 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    100 km/h
  • Language
    English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Afrikaans, Southern Ndebele, Swati, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
  • Popular car category
    Economy

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is Carrentals.co.uk the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

Which car rental companies are compared by Carrentals.co.uk at this location?
  • Bluu Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Sixt
  • Bidvest Car Rental
  • First Car
  • U-Save Auto Rental
  • FireFly Car Rental
  • Hertz
  • Europcar
  • Green Motion
  • Tempest
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • National Car Rental
  • Thrifty
  • Keddy By Europcar
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