Car Rental at Port Elizabeth Airport

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Renault Kwid


Volkswagen Polo


Suzuki Swift


Suzuki Celerio


Toyota Agya


Suzuki Celerio


Hyundai Grand i10


Volkswagen Polo


Hyundai Grand i10


Toyota Vitz


Hyundai Grand i10


Suzuki Celerio


Toyota Starlet


Volkswagen Polo


Hyundai i20


Suzuki Swift


Volkswagen Polo


Suzuki Ciaz


Volkswagen Polo Vivo


Citroen C3


Hyundai i20


Suzuki Swift


Toyota Corolla


Hyundai Venue


Suzuki Ciaz


Volkswagen Polo Vivo


Volkswagen Polo


Kia Pegas


Suzuki Dzire


Toyota Vitz


Suzuki Swift


Suzuki Swift


Suzuki Celerio


Toyota Vitz


Kia Sonet


Hyundai Venue


Citroën C3 Aircross


Volkswagen Polo


Volkswagen Polo


Volkswagen Polo


Suzuki Celerio


Suzuki Celerio


Volkswagen Polo


Toyota Corolla


Toyota Agya


Toyota Vitz


Toyota Starlet


Volkswagen Polo


Honda Amaze


Volkswagen Polo


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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
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Airport info
- Top 20 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 18 suppliers at Port Elizabeth Airport in 2026
- 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 $18 per day
- Large cars - from $22 per day
- SUVs - from $26 per day
- Vans - from $34 per day
- Premium cars - from $61 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 20 locations near Port Elizabeth Airport
- Gqeberha Walmerfrom $23.52 per day1.6 km / 0.99 miles away
- Port Elizabeth (Downtown)from $14.31 per day3.2 km / 1.99 miles away
- East London King Williams Townfrom $17.37 per day205.7 km / 127.82 miles away
- Plettenberg Bay Beacon Islandfrom $25.76 per day206.4 km / 128.25 miles away
- East London Airportfrom $16.75 per day230.4 km / 143.16 miles away
- East London Siyakhafrom $18.55 per day230.8 km / 143.41 miles away
- Queenstown (Downtown)from $21.31 per day260.1 km / 161.62 miles away
- George (Downtown)from $14.47 per day290.1 km / 180.26 miles away
- George Airportfrom $14.31 per day298.5 km / 185.48 miles away
- Mossel Bay Die Voor Bayfrom $12.83 per day324.1 km / 201.39 miles away
- Mthatha Airportfrom $141.41 per day393.8 km / 244.7 miles away
- Mthatha (Downtown)from $17.37 per day396.3 km / 246.25 miles away
- Bloemfontein (Downtown)from $18.44 per day544.3 km / 338.21 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom $15.47 per day547.8 km / 340.39 miles away
- Margate Airportfrom $13.40 per day563.5 km / 350.14 miles away
- Kimberley Airportfrom $15.85 per day581.9 km / 361.58 miles away
- Hermanusfrom $21.92 per day588.1 km / 365.43 miles away
- Hermanus (Downtown)from $16.90 per day588.5 km / 365.68 miles away
- Paarl Dal Josafatfrom $21.78 per day613.5 km / 381.21 miles away
- Paarl Val De Viefrom $11.77 per day614.2 km / 381.65 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 monthMarch | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price $27 | A good deal $19 | Cheapest supplier Carwiz | Cheapest car type Small cars |
$26
in January
$26
in February
$25
in March
$30
in April
$26
in May
$31
in June
$32
in July
$31
in August
$26
in September
$28
in October
$30
in November
$33
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Port Elizabeth Airport is March — when rental costs average $25.11 per day. This is 7% cheaper than the yearly average and 23% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $32.78 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 February, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
1.5 times in January
2 times in February
1.8 times in March
1.2 times in April
0.4 times in May
0.3 times in June
0.4 times in July
0.6 times in August
0.8 times in September
0.7 times in October
0.7 times in November
1.4 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 12 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 7 days.
12 days in January
10 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
11 days in November
12 days in December
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Hertz, First Car Rental, SIXT, Europcar, 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 | Toyota Starlet | 5 | 1 | SUV |
| Hertz | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Hertz | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Fronx | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Hertz | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| SIXT | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 0 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| SIXT | Renault Kwid | 5 | 0 | Small car |
Frequently Asked Questions
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Port Elizabeth Airport



Car rental statistics
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