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    Toyota Vitz
    or similar
    Manual
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    Toyota Vitz
    RUB 1,205.42
    per day
    8.5
    Excellent
    No ratings yet
    Volkswagen Polo
    or similar
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    Volkswagen Polo
    RUB 1,366.68
    per day
    8.2
    Very Good
    1 review
    Toyota Corolla Quest
    or similar
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    Toyota Corolla Quest
    RUB 2,132.88
    per day
    8.3
    Very Good
    No ratings yet
    Audi Q2
    or similar
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    5
    Audi Q2
    RUB 6,741.63
    per day
    8.2
    Very Good
    No ratings yet

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    Travel information

    Languages
    IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
    Currency
    ZAR
    Drive on
    Left-hand side
    Country code
    +27
    Average car rental price
    RUB 3,366 per day
    Average car rental length
    19 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
    RUB 107.48 per liter or RUB 406.86 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    RUB 101.82 per liter or RUB 385.43 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    RUB 113.13 per liter or RUB 428.24 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 - 16 offers from RUB 1,770.03 per day

    Top 20 cities near Plettenberg Bay

    1. Knysna
      28.9 km / 17.96 miles away
    2. Georgefrom RUB 1,273.13 per day
      90.2 km / 56.05 miles away
    3. Port Elizabethfrom RUB 1,282.93 per day
      208.5 km / 129.56 miles away
    4. Hermanusfrom RUB 1,282.93 per day
      380.8 km / 236.62 miles away
    5. Stellenboschfrom RUB 1,273.13 per day
      414.9 km / 257.81 miles away
    6. Strandfrom RUB 1,728.40 per day
      415.7 km / 258.3 miles away
    7. East Londonfrom RUB 1,273.13 per day
      429.2 km / 266.69 miles away
    8. Cape Townfrom RUB 1,112.77 per day
      438.4 km / 272.41 miles away
    9. Mthathafrom RUB 1,309.66 per day
      569.5 km / 353.87 miles away
    10. Kimberleyfrom RUB 1,273.13 per day
      598.6 km / 371.95 miles away
    11. Bloemfonteinfrom RUB 1,265.11 per day
      617.7 km / 383.82 miles away
    12. Sishen
      712.6 km / 442.79 miles away
    13. Pietermaritzburgfrom RUB 1,225.91 per day
      825.4 km / 512.88 miles away
    14. Durbanfrom RUB 1,135.93 per day
      883.4 km / 548.92 miles away
    15. Johannesburgfrom RUB 984.47 per day
      997.2 km / 619.63 miles away
    16. Richards Bayfrom RUB 1,275.81 per day
      1,017.1 km / 632 miles away
    17. Centurionfrom RUB 1,273.13 per day
      1,022.7 km / 635.48 miles away
    18. Pretoriafrom RUB 1,158.20 per day
      1,036 km / 643.74 miles away
    19. Nelspruitfrom RUB 1,192.06 per day
      1,219.2 km / 757.58 miles away
    20. Polokwanefrom RUB 1,176.02 per day
      1,279.9 km / 795.29 miles away

    Top 18 locations near Plettenberg Bay

    1. Cape Town Franschhoek
      391.2 km / 243.08 miles away
    2. Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
      455.3 km / 282.91 miles away
    3. Sishen Airport
      712.6 km / 442.79 miles away
    4. Wonderboom Airportfrom RUB 1,273.13 per day
      1,044.6 km / 649.08 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

    A
    Plettenberg Bay (Downtown)
    3 rental locations
    B
    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 monthFebruary Most expensive month January
    A good deal RUB 2,862 Cheapest supplier Europcar Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average rental costs per day in Plettenberg Bay
    RUB 2,831
    RUB 1,416
    RUB 0

    RUB 2,574

    in January

    Jan

    RUB 1,866

    in February

    Feb

    RUB 1,877

    in March

    Mar

    RUB 1,879

    in April

    Apr

    RUB 2,170

    in May

    May
    Jun
    Jul

    RUB 2,058

    in August

    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov

    RUB 2,504

    in December

    Dec

    The cheapest month to rent a car in Plettenberg Bay is February (when prices average RUB 1,866.49 per day). This is 16% cheaper than the yearly average and 27% cheaper than renting in January (when prices average RUB 2,573.88).

    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 February, and the least popular is March.

    Monthly searches in Plettenberg Bay by pick-up date relative to the average
    2.5
    1.3
    0

    1.8 times in January

    Jan

    2.3 times in February

    Feb

    0.6 times in March

    Mar

    0.6 times in April

    Apr

    0.6 times in May

    May
    Jun
    Jul

    0.6 times in August

    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov

    0.6 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 March, the average renter keeps their car for 47 days, and in May, they keep their car for 3 days.

    Average number of rental days in Plettenberg Bay
    52
    26
    0

    9 days in January

    Jan

    41 days in February

    Feb

    47 days in March

    Mar

    10 days in April

    Apr

    3 days in May

    May
    Jun
    Jul

    3 days in August

    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov

    15 days in December

    Dec

    Car rental information

    📍 Car rental locations2
    🔥 Popular suppliersEuropcar, Keddy, Budget
    🚗 Popular car typesMedium cars, Small cars
    🤑 Lowest priceRUB 1,205 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierEuropcar

    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Europcar (rated 8.5 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    FOX (rated 8.1 / 10)
    Total rental companies
    5
    Average daily price
    RUB 3,366
    Lowest daily price
    RUB 1,205
    Total cars available
    56

    Top 5 suppliers in Plettenberg Bay in 2025

    Europcar
    1 location
    Europcar
    8.5
    Excellent
    Value for money
    8.6
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.7
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.3
    Car condition
    8.9
    RUB 1,205–RUB 5,877
    per day
    Most popular location
    Europcar, Cnr N 2 &, Marine Way, Plettenberg Bay, 6600, South Africa
    Budget
    1 location
    Budget
    8.3
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.9
    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
    RUB 1,690–RUB 7,791
    per day
    Most popular location
    Pharos Drive
    Avis
    1 location
    Avis
    8.2
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.9
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.1
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.5
    Car condition
    8.6
    RUB 1,698–RUB 7,830
    per day
    Most popular location
    Pharos Drive
    Keddy
    1 location
    Keddy
    8.2
    Very Good
    1 review
    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
    RUB 1,254–RUB 5,896
    per day
    Most popular location
    Cnr N 2 &, Marine Way, Plettenberg Bay, 6600
    FOX
    1 location
    FOX
    8.1
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.9
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.0
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.0
    Car condition
    8.1
    RUB 1,254–RUB 5,896
    per day
    Most popular location
    Corner N2 & Marine Way

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    Juha Mun,
    10 Dec 2025
    Excellent site
    Excellent site. Fast and easy to rent a car.
    Gary,
    10 Dec 2025
    Very fast and understandable
    Very fast and understandable
    Viacheslav Geriga,
    10 Dec 2025
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    I have experinces rent the car from discoverCars.com. It always go smoothly and co...
    Wiyada Korkeatsakha,
    10 Dec 2025
    Good experience
    Good experience
    Marilena Macrina,
    10 Dec 2025
    Easy
    Easy, great offers
    Frida Dufva,
    10 Dec 2025
    Easy process
    Easy to navigate
    Kaleem Ahmed,
    10 Dec 2025
    Easy
    Easy, fast and hopefully being a good agent for this car rental company Goldcar.
    Michael R.,
    10 Dec 2025
    Good Experience
    Straightforward
    ALAN,
    10 Dec 2025
    booking seems quick and easy...I hope…
    booking seems quick and easy...I hope the pick up and drop off are the same
    customer,
    10 Dec 2025
    Easy to book and pay
    Easy to book. No issues for booking and paying.
    N Thacker,
    10 Dec 2025
    Easy booking
    Easy booking, everything was very clair.
    ismael faiz,
    10 Dec 2025
    Great selection of cars at terrific…
    Great selection of cars at terrific prices.
    Jeffrey,
    10 Dec 2025
    Good choice
    Good choice
    Abdalhafiz Abumarzouq,
    10 Dec 2025
    Lots of information provided
    Very informative.
    Mena Yanni,
    10 Dec 2025
    Straight forward booking
    Straight forward booking, easy orientation. Competitive price.
    Peter Navratil,
    10 Dec 2025
    Rated 4.6 / 5 based on 245,519 reviews. Showing our favorite reviews.

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