Port Elizabeth car hire

It’s called the “friendly city” by locals – that comes as no surprise when you experience the welcome in one of South Africa’s largest settlements. Don’t restrict yourself to the city, cheap car hire in Port Elizabeth will open up a whole new world.

Language: English, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Ndebele | Currency: South African rand (ZAR) | Avg. Flight time: 11 hrs 44 mins

Sand dunes, zebras, elephants, a world-class sports stadium and plenty of city delights… there’s a lot to love about Port Elizabeth...

Port Elizabeth is the fifth-largest city in South Africa and is situated in the Eastern Cape on Nelson Mandela Bay, halfway between Durban and Cape Town. It's known variously as the windy city and the friendly city and lives up to both names!

The world capital of mohair, Port Elizabeth is both a major tourist destination and a sea port, set alongside the beautiful Nelson Mandela Bay. It offers year-round moderate temperatures and just occasional scattered rain, which contribute to an outstanding quality of life for the locals and will prove a great benefit for travellers.

The city is hugely popular both for water sports and its history. Make sure to visit the Donkin Heritage Trail, the Port Elizabeth Cricket Club and the Nelson Mandela Art Museum.

When you visit Port Elizabeth, car hire is by far the best way to see the wider area and make the most of your stay. The motorways and roads are well maintained and signposted.

Port Elizabeth car hire is extremely popular and reasonably priced. Make sure you get the best possible deal by comparing prices on TravelSupermarket. It’s always best to pre-book and you can collect your vehicle from Port Elizabeth Airport or a convenient downtown location.

Make use of car hire in Port Elizabeth to experience the dozens of attractions that surround this fascinating place...

You can drive the Outward Bound Route to see the varied flora and fauna, go on a safari in one of the nearby reserves and experience the Big Seven – Great White shark, humpback whale, lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino – both in the reserves and along the coastline. Game viewing, diving and sailing are very popular activities that allow you to see as much of the local wildlife as possible.

Also well worth visiting are Cape of the Rock, which is the most southern point of Africa, Uitenhage, Despatch, Colchester and Sundays River. As well as the myriad outdoor attractions, you'll find great shopping, restaurants, hotels and other entertainments on offer in the city itself.

To truly experience this part of South Africa, make a car a part of your holiday plans. With car rental, Port Elizabeth becomes a great base from which to see the sights of the Eastern Cape Province.

An hour’s drive north will take you to Addo Elephant Park. It’s South Africa’s third-largest national park and home to almost 600 elephants. You can also see wildlife closer to Port Elizabeth at the Kragga Kamma Game Reserve. Here you’ll find zebra, giraffe and cheetah, among many other species. The reserve isn’t too far from another great attraction in this part of the world – the Nelson Mandela Stadium.

Round off your stay with the must-see Cape Recife Lighthouse. It’s only a 30-minute drive from Port Elizabeth, but the zebra-striped structure, built in 1851, carries an almost iconic status in South Africa.

Fair fuel policy

A fair fuel policy (also known as full-to-full or same-to-same) means you’ll only pay for the fuel you use. All car rental deals compared on TravelSupermarket come with a fair fuel policy, so you can book your hire car safe in the knowledge there will be no nasty surprises at drop-off. More information on TravelSupermarket’s commitment to fair fuel policies can be found here.

No hidden fees

All rental deals compared on TravelSupermarket include mandatory fees (for example, one-way and young driver surcharges) in your rental quote at the time of booking, meaning you’ll know the full price of your car hire upfront.