Car Rental at Port Elizabeth Airport

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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Car rental desks
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Popular one-way rentals
- Airport info
- Top 17 locations near Port Elizabeth Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Port Elizabeth Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Port Elizabeth Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 16 suppliers at Port Elizabeth Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport travel guide

Port Elizabeth Airport is also known as Nelson Mandela International Airport and H. F. Verwoerd Airport.
Top international routes
- Johannesburg
- Cape Town
- Durban
Main airlines
FlySafair, British Airways, Airlink, Mango, South African Airways, and CemAir
Terminals
The single passenger terminal hosts all domestic and international flights.
Location
Port Elizabeth Airport is just 3 km (2 mi) from the city center. 3rd Avenue, Villiers Road, 6th Avenue, and Target Kloof Road are the main streets connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of rental car
- Small cars - from $14 per day
- Medium cars - from $15 per day
- Large cars - from $18 per day
- SUVs - from $29 per day
- Vans - from $28 per day
- Premium cars - from $71 per day
Car rental desks
Most are inside the airport terminal and are easy to find by following the signs. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.
Services and facilities
Although the airport is quite small, you’ll find cafeterias, fast food outlets, and a restaurant, as well as convenience stores and gift shops. There are also ATMs, a currency exchange at the information desk, three nearby hotels, a pharmacy, baby changing rooms, and a prayer room. Some of the facilities at Port Elizabeth Airport are equipped for passengers with reduced mobility, and you can request more assistance by contacting your airline in advance or asking at the airport information desk.
Nearest gas station
Caltex–Hobie Beach gas station, located at 1 Marine Drive, Schoenmakerskop, can be reached in about 12 minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations near the airport and in Port Elizabeth.
Popular one-way rentals
- East London (290 km / 180 miles)
- George (329 km / 204 miles)
- Cape Town (761 km / 473 miles)
- Knyssna (273 km / 170 miles)
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Airport info
Top 17 locations near Port Elizabeth Airport
- Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstownfrom $21.73 per day111.6 km / 69.35 miles away
- East London Airportfrom $13.92 per day230.4 km / 143.16 miles away
- George Airportfrom $15.05 per day298.5 km / 185.48 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom $15.99 per day547.8 km / 340.39 miles away
- Kimberley Airportfrom $15.84 per day581.9 km / 361.58 miles away
- Cape Town Franschhoek599.5 km / 372.51 miles away
- Cape Town Airportfrom $11.10 per day646.8 km / 401.9 miles away
- Cape Town (Downtown)from $11.50 per day663.7 km / 412.4 miles away
- Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfrontfrom $14.69 per day663.7 km / 412.4 miles away
- Durban (Downtown)from $15.84 per day686.7 km / 426.7 miles away
- King Shaka International Airportfrom $14.93 per day711.7 km / 442.23 miles away
- Sishen Airport747.5 km / 464.47 miles away
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom $13.76 per day908.4 km / 564.45 miles away
- Johannesburg Lanseria Airportfrom $15.87 per day921.9 km / 572.84 miles away
- Pretoria Hatfieldfrom $18.68 per day950.3 km / 590.49 miles away
- Wonderboom Airportfrom $22.67 per day959.8 km / 596.39 miles away
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom $16.93 per day1,093.1 km / 679.22 miles away
Map of top car rental locations





When to book at Port Elizabeth Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Port Elizabeth Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Port Elizabeth Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
Cheapest monthMay | Most expensive month December | ||
Average price $30 | A good deal $16 | Cheapest supplier Carwiz | Cheapest car type Small cars |
$41
in January
$39
in February
$42
in March
$36
in April
$26
in May
$30
in June
$35
in July
$48
in August
$37
in September
$38
in October
$44
in November
$52
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Port Elizabeth Airport is May — when rental costs average $25.94 per day. This is 12% cheaper than the yearly average and 51% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $52.45 per day).
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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Port Elizabeth Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Port Elizabeth Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
1.1 times in January
0.8 times in February
0.9 times in March
1.1 times in April
0.6 times in May
0.5 times in June
0.7 times in July
Same as average in August
Same as average in September
1.3 times in October
1.1 times in November
1.7 times in December
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Port Elizabeth Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 16 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 7 days.
16 days in January
12 days in February
11 days in March
9 days in April
7 days in May
12 days in June
8 days in July
10 days in August
9 days in September
11 days in October
9 days in November
11 days in December
Car rental information
🔥 Popular suppliers | Hertz, First Car Rental, Carwiz, SIXT, Firefly |
🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Vans |
🤑 Lowest price | $14 per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | Carwiz |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hertz | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
First Car Rental | Proton X50 | 4 | 2 | SUV |
Hertz | Toyota Corolla Quest | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Hertz | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
First Car Rental | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Carwiz | Renault Kwid | 5 | 1 | Small car |
First Car Rental | Toyota Quest | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small car |
First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Frequently Asked Questions
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Port Elizabeth Airport



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Top 16 suppliers at Port Elizabeth Airport in 2025










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