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 15 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
- Large cars - from PLN 90 per day
- Small cars - from PLN 60 per day
- Medium cars - from PLN 73 per day
- Premium cars - from PLN 357 per day
- SUVs - from PLN 102 per day
- Vans - from PLN 135 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 PLN 62.32 per day111.6 km / 69.35 miles away
- East London Airportfrom PLN 52.49 per day230.4 km / 143.16 miles away
- George Airportfrom PLN 59.91 per day298.5 km / 185.48 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom PLN 58.72 per day547.8 km / 340.39 miles away
- Kimberley Airportfrom PLN 58.72 per day581.9 km / 361.58 miles away
- Cape Town Franschhoek599.5 km / 372.51 miles away
- Cape Town Airportfrom PLN 49.74 per day646.8 km / 401.9 miles away
- Cape Town (Downtown)from PLN 51.69 per day663.7 km / 412.4 miles away
- Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront663.7 km / 412.4 miles away
- Durban (Downtown)from PLN 60.08 per day686.7 km / 426.7 miles away
- King Shaka International Airportfrom PLN 52.45 per day711.7 km / 442.23 miles away
- Sishen Airport747.5 km / 464.47 miles away
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom PLN 50.93 per day908.4 km / 564.45 miles away
- Johannesburg Lanseria Airportfrom PLN 48.30 per day921.9 km / 572.84 miles away
- Pretoria Hatfieldfrom PLN 60.08 per day950.3 km / 590.49 miles away
- Wonderboom Airportfrom PLN 60.08 per day959.8 km / 596.39 miles away
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom PLN 58.72 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 monthSeptember | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price PLN 108 | A good deal PLN 70 | Cheapest supplier First Car Rental | Cheapest car type Small cars |
PLN 149
in January
PLN 144
in February
PLN 153
in March
PLN 131
in April
PLN 95
in May
PLN 111
in June
PLN 116
in July
PLN 112
in August
PLN 94
in September
PLN 99
in October
PLN 176
in November
PLN 192
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Port Elizabeth Airport is September — when rental costs average PLN 94.18 per day. This is 13% cheaper than the yearly average and 51% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average PLN 191.54 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
0.9 times in February
0.9 times in March
1.2 times in April
0.7 times in May
0.5 times in June
0.5 times in July
0.9 times in August
1.3 times in September
1.1 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
10 days in March
9 days in April
7 days in May
12 days in June
9 days in July
11 days in August
9 days in September
8 days in October
10 days in November
11 days in December
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, Hertz, SIXT, Carwiz, Firefly |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | PLN 60 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | First Car Rental |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Fronx | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Hertz | Toyota Corolla Quest | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Carwiz | Renault Kwid | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | Toyota Quest | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Hertz | Toyota Corolla Cross | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Ciaz | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Frequently Asked Questions
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