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Toyota Vitz
or similar Mini
Manual
5
A/C
4
$14.48
per day
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
$23.65
per day
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
$28.96
per day
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BMW 1 Series
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$41.47
per day
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Suzuki Ertiga
or similar Intermediate Van
Manual
5
A/C
5
$52.09
per day
Rental office
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$52.14
per day
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Toyota Fortuner
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$56.33
per day
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BMW 3 series
or similar Premium
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$65.46
per day
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 13:46 on 12/10/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way car rentals in Plettenberg Bay
- Top 20 cities near Plettenberg Bay
- Top 18 locations near Plettenberg Bay
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Plettenberg Bay and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 4 suppliers in Plettenberg Bay in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
$42 per day
Average car rental length
3 days
Speed limit within town
60 km/h
or
37 mph
Speed limit out of town
100–120 km/h
or
62–75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.44 per liter or $5.45 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.36 per liter or $5.15 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.51 per liter or $5.72 per gallon
One-way car rentals in Plettenberg Bay
The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Plettenberg Bay and drop off in another city include:
- From Plettenberg Bay to Port Elizabeth - 59 offers from $20.44 per day
Top 20 cities near Plettenberg Bay
- Knysna28.9 km / 17.96 miles away
- Georgefrom $14.69 per day82.2 km / 51.08 miles away
- Port Elizabethfrom $14.99 per day206.5 km / 128.31 miles away
- Hermanusfrom $15.65 per day380.8 km / 236.62 miles away
- Stellenboschfrom $14.77 per day414.9 km / 257.81 miles away
- Strandfrom $18.55 per day415.7 km / 258.3 miles away
- East Londonfrom $14.69 per day435.9 km / 270.86 miles away
- Cape Townfrom $12.85 per day455.3 km / 282.91 miles away
- Mthathafrom $14.80 per day574.6 km / 357.04 miles away
- Kimberleyfrom $14.69 per day605 km / 375.93 miles away
- Bloemfonteinfrom $14.69 per day611.5 km / 379.97 miles away
- Margatefrom $15.21 per day747.6 km / 464.54 miles away
- Pietermaritzburgfrom $14.38 per day827.2 km / 514 miles away
- Durbanfrom $13.25 per day860.8 km / 534.88 miles away
- Johannesburgfrom $12.78 per day992 km / 616.4 miles away
- Richards Bayfrom $14.01 per day1,017.6 km / 632.31 miles away
- Centurionfrom $14.67 per day1,022.7 km / 635.48 miles away
- Pretoriafrom $14.69 per day1,033.9 km / 642.44 miles away
- Nelspruitfrom $14.69 per day1,203.9 km / 748.07 miles away
- Polokwanefrom $12.29 per day1,273.7 km / 791.44 miles away
Top 18 locations near Plettenberg Bay
- George Airportfrom $14.69 per day90.2 km / 56.05 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Airportfrom $14.99 per day208.5 km / 129.56 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstownfrom $21.19 per day303.5 km / 188.59 miles away
- Cape Town Franschhoek391.2 km / 243.08 miles away
- East London Airportfrom $14.69 per day429.2 km / 266.69 miles away
- Cape Town Airportfrom $12.85 per day438.4 km / 272.41 miles away
- Cape Town (Downtown)from $13.31 per day455.3 km / 282.91 miles away
- Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfrontfrom $15.79 per day455.3 km / 282.91 miles away
- Kimberley Airportfrom $14.69 per day598.6 km / 371.95 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom $14.69 per day617.7 km / 383.82 miles away
- Sishen Airport712.6 km / 442.79 miles away
- Durban (Downtown)from $15.65 per day860.8 km / 534.88 miles away
- King Shaka International Airportfrom $13.25 per day883.4 km / 548.92 miles away
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom $12.97 per day997.2 km / 619.63 miles away
- Johannesburg Lanseria Airportfrom $12.78 per day1,003.3 km / 623.42 miles away
- Pretoria Hatfieldfrom $14.69 per day1,036 km / 643.74 miles away
- Wonderboom Airportfrom $14.69 per day1,044.6 km / 649.08 miles away
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom $14.69 per day1,219.2 km / 757.58 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Plettenberg Bay Beacon Island
2 rental locations
When to book in Plettenberg Bay and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Plettenberg Bay?
Car rental prices in Plettenberg Bay vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthDecember | Most expensive month January | |
| A good deal $27 | Cheapest supplier Keddy | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Plettenberg Bay
$73
$36
$0
$66
in January
Jan
$39
in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
$21
in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
$19
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Plettenberg Bay is December (when prices average $18.86 per day). This is 56% cheaper than the yearly average and 71% cheaper than renting in January (when prices average $65.99).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Plettenberg Bay?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Plettenberg Bay is May, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Plettenberg Bay by pick-up date relative to the average
1.8
0.9
0
0.8 times in January
Jan
0.8 times in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
1.6 times in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
0.8 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Plettenberg Bay?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in December, the average renter keeps their car for 20 days, and in February, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Plettenberg Bay
22
11
0
7 days in January
Jan
3 days in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
11 days in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
20 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 2 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $14 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Keddy |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | Small car |
| Keddy | Toyota Vitz | 5 | Small car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Avis (rated 8.3 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
FOX (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$42
Lowest daily price
$14
Total cars available
43
Top 4 suppliers in Plettenberg Bay in 2026
Avis
1 location
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.8
$21–$112
per day
Most popular location
Beacon Isle Hotel
Budget
1 location
8.3
Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.7
$20–$105
per day
Most popular location
Beacon Isle Hotel
Keddy
1 location
8.2
Good
1 rating
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.6
$14–$87
per day
Most popular location
Cnr N 2 &, Marine Way, Plettenberg Bay, 6600
FOX
1 location
8.1
Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
8.0
Most popular location
Corner N2 & Marine Way
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