Car hire in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

On average, hiring a car in Port Elizabeth will set you back around $54 per day or $136 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Port Elizabeth is an economy SUV. The most popular is Mini, 4-5 doors.

The cheapest car hire companies in Port Elizabeth are currently Carwiz and First - Car Rental.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Port Elizabeth is currently August.

On average, around $136. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Port Elizabeth is $29.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Port Elizabeth for a whole month is $803. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Port Elizabeth, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Port Elizabeth that have free cancellation. 

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Port Elizabeth.

Most places – Port Elizabeth included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $38 per day. The average price per day is around $55.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Bluu Car Rental, Sixt and Hertz offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated First Rent a Car as the best overall in terms of experience.

We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Port Elizabeth.