Car Rental at Port Elizabeth Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Port Elizabeth Airport Car Rental
Mini
Kia Picanto
or similar
$15.30
/ per day
Port Elizabeth Airport Car Rental
Economy
Hyundai i20
or similar
$15.84
/ per day
Port Elizabeth Airport Car Rental
Compact
Nissan Almera
or similar
$24.06
/ per day
Port Elizabeth Airport Car Rental
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo
or similar
$33.11
/ per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Port Elizabeth Airport Car Rental
Intermediate Van
Toyota Avanza
or similar
$50.64
/ per day
Port Elizabeth Airport Car Rental
Standard
Toyota Quest Aut.
or similar
$54.16
/ per day
Port Elizabeth Airport Car Rental
Premium
Audi Q2
or similar
$69.31
/ per day
Port Elizabeth Airport Car Rental
Standard Elite SUV
Volkswagen Tiguan
or similar
$115.34
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 15:49 on 2023-12-04. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
$47 per day
Average car rental length
10 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 gasoline price
$1.20 per liter or $4.56 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.05 per liter or $3.98 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$1.39 per liter or $5.28 / 1 gallon
Airport Car Rental
Port Elizabeth Airport is also known as Nelson Mandela International Airport and H. F. Verwoerd Airport.
Top international routes
- Johannesburg
- Durban
- Cape Town
- East London
- Bloemfontein
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 $32 per day
- Medium cars - from $20 per day
- Vans - from $46 per day
- Premium cars - from $69 per day
- Small cars - from $15 per day
- SUVs - from $34 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. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
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
- Cape Town (761 km / 473 mi)
- Windhoek (1,890 km / 1,174 mi)
- George (335 km / 208 mi)
- Durban (913 km / 567 mi)
- Johannesburg (1,050 km / 652 mi)
- Maseru (714 km / 459 mi)
Airport info
Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ)
- IATA: PLZ
- ICAO: FAPE
- Name: Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ)
- Distance from city: 5.6 miles / 9 km
Top 19 Locations near Port Elizabeth Airport
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Car Rental at Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown from $22.80 per day111.6 km / 69.3 miles away
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Car Rental at East London Airport from $15.30 per day230.4 km / 143.2 miles away
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Car Rental at George Airport from $15.30 per day298.5 km / 185.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Bloemfontein Airport from $15.30 per day547.8 km / 340.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Kimberley Airport from $15.30 per day581.9 km / 361.6 miles away
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599.5 km / 372.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Cape Town Airport from $15.30 per day646.8 km / 401.9 miles away
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Car Rental in Cape Town (Downtown) from $15.30 per day663.7 km / 412.4 miles away
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663.7 km / 412.4 miles away
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Car Rental in Durban (Downtown) from $15.30 per day686.7 km / 426.7 miles away
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Car Rental at King Shaka International Airport from $14.77 per day711.7 km / 442.2 miles away
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747.5 km / 464.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Richards Bay Airport from $15.30 per day846.9 km / 526.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Johannesburg Airport from $21.53 per day908.4 km / 564.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Tambo International Airport from $14.83 per day908.4 km / 564.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Johannesburg Lanseria Airport from $15.30 per day921.9 km / 572.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Pretoria Hatfield from $14.69 per day950.3 km / 590.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Wonderboom Airport from $15.30 per day959.8 km / 596.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from $15.30 per day1093.1 km / 679.2 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Port Elizabeth Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Port Elizabeth Airport varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day at Port Elizabeth Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Port Elizabeth Airport is May — when rental costs average $30.98 per day. This is 25% cheaper than the yearly average and 45% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $56.04 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.
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.
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 15 days, while in June, the average rental period is only 8 days.
Average number of rental days at Port Elizabeth Airport
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 at Port Elizabeth Airport in December, while they are least likely to rent in in July.
Monthly searches at Port Elizabeth Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, Hertz, GreenMotion, Keddy, Thrifty |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars |
| Lowest price | $15 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Keddy |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Nissan Almera | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| First Car Rental | Ford EcoSport | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| GreenMotion | Volkswagen Polo Vivo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Honda Amaze | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Toyota Corolla Quest | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Thrifty | Hyundai Grand i10 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Toyota Quest | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Keddy | Kia Picanto | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Proton X50 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
VP
South Africa
Hyundai Venue
August 5, 2023
We have been numerous times to Port Elizabeth in the past and visited all sightseeing attractions.
However, we had a wonderful time with family.
NH
Canada
Ford Ecosport
May 5, 2023
We visited family and found it easier to rent our own car rather than be dependant on family or the local airlines.
IW
United Arab Emirates
Subaru Forester
January 10, 2023
Plett and surrounding areas. Wine farms, swimming and lovely nature and walks.
MW
South Africa
Kia Picanto
October 12, 2022
Spending time with my kids and grandkids for the first time since 2016 was AWESOME
MS
South Africa
Kia Picanto
February 23, 2021
Awesome beautiful and peaceful
FS
South Africa
VW Polo Sedan
November 7, 2020
PE is a lovely clean city with beautiful sites to enjoy in every weather condition in the comfort of the car you hire
And that is what we enjoyed, a safe reliable and comfortable vehicle. Thank you hertz
RN
Israel
Toyota Corolla
March 8, 2020
prompt service
SR
South Africa
Renault Clio
February 25, 2020
Stick on highway to airport for as long as possible. Don't go through the suburb's
MK
South Africa
Toyota Corolla
February 8, 2020
Choose Hertz they are efficient and fast
PM
United Kingdom
Hyundai Accent
July 8, 2019
Picking up the car in PE, at the airport allowed us to drive the Garden Route to Cape Town and lots of stops!
JK
Israel
Toyota Fortuner
October 2, 2018
Johannesburg and Cape Town
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Hertz
9.1 / 10
Lowest rated company
Bidvest
8.3 / 10
Total number of reviews
15
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
$47.23
Lowest daily price
$15.30
Total cars available
95
Top 11 Suppliers at Port Elizabeth Airport in 2023
+270415086600
Airport W Rd, Schoenmakerskop, Port Elizabeth, 6070
$23 - $118
Working hours
Mon:05:00-22:00
Tue:05:00-22:00
Wed:05:00-22:00
Thu:05:00-22:00
Fri:05:00-22:00
Sat:05:00-22:00
Sun:05:00-22:00
+27415814242 / +27415814282
Forest Hill, Port Elizabeth Airport, Schoenmakerskop, Port Elizabeth, 6011
$69 - $90
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-17:00
+27415812027
Port Elizabeth Airport, Port Elizabeth, 6011
$18 - $109
Working hours
Mon:07:00-20:00
Tue:07:00-20:00
Wed:07:00-20:00
Thu:07:00-20:00
Fri:07:00-20:00
Sat:07:00-19:30
Sun:07:00-21:00
Budget
+27415017200
Port Elizabeth Airport
$21 - $164
Working hours
Mon:07:00-20:30
Tue:07:00-20:30
Wed:07:00-20:30
Thu:07:00-20:30
Fri:07:00-20:30
Sat:07:00-20:00
Sun:07:30-20:30
Keddy
+27415089500
PORT ELIZABETH AIRPORT
$15 - $68
Working hours
Mon:06:30-21:00
Tue:06:30-21:00
Wed:06:30-21:00
Thu:06:30-21:00
Fri:06:30-21:00
Sat:07:00-21:00
Sun:07:00-21:00
SIXT
+27112309999
No.1 De Haviland Ave, Walmer,
$27 - $62
Working hours
Mon:07:00-20:00
Tue:07:00-20:00
Wed:07:00-20:00
Thu:07:00-20:00
Fri:07:00-20:00
Sat:07:00-19:30
Sun:07:00-21:00
+27415089500
Port Elizabeth International Airport, Allister Miller Dr, Schoenmakerskop, Port Elizabeth, 6000
Working hours
Mon:06:30-21:00
Tue:06:30-21:00
Wed:06:30-21:00
Thu:06:30-21:00
Fri:06:30-21:00
Sat:07:00-21:00
Sun:07:00-21:00
Firefly
+27415086600 / +27415086615
Allister Miller Dr, Walmer, Gqeberha, 6001
$22 - $112
+27411804418 / +27636472282
Allister Miller Dr, Walmer, Gqeberha, 6070
$16 - $70
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Avis
+27415017200
Schoenmakerskop, Port Elizabeth, 6011, South Africa
$21 - $167
Working hours
Mon:07:00-20:30
Tue:07:00-20:30
Wed:07:00-20:30
Thu:07:00-20:30
Fri:07:00-20:30
Sat:07:00-20:00
Sun:07:30-20:30
+415814242 / 82
Port Elizabeth Airport
Working hours
Mon:05:00-22:00
Tue:05:00-22:00
Wed:05:00-22:00
Thu:05:00-22:00
Fri:05:00-22:00
Sat:05:00-22:00
Sun:05:00-22:00
Why book with us?
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Award-winning
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Highly-rated
A combined rating of 4.5 with 90k total reviews on platforms like Trustpilot, Google, and Review Center.
4M users
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Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2022
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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