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Cheap Car Hire in Port Elizabeth from R286

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Port Elizabeth with a pick-up date of 1/1 and drop-off date of 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Port Elizabeth car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Port Elizabeth. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 diciembre 2024.

Most popular company

BLUU

Price of petrol per litre

R21,78

Average price per day

R828

Cheapest price per day

R286

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Port Elizabeth?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Port Elizabeth and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 23 diciembre 2024.

January

R530

February

R677

March

R695

April

R731

May

R731

June

R713

July

R548

August

R530

September

R695

October

R731

November

R695

December

R658

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Port Elizabeth is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is April. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Port Elizabeth

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Port Elizabeth and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 23 diciembre 2024.

At R286/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Port Elizabeth in the past week. Out of 27 car hire agencies operating in Port Elizabeth, there are, in total, 46 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 000+

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

R1 530+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Compare available car types for rental in Port Elizabeth

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Port Elizabeth to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 diciembre 2024.

Small cars

R465 - R785

All Car Types

R945 - R1 427

To hire a small car in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R643/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (~R465/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R785/day). In fact, July is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Port Elizabeth. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Port Elizabeth, renting a small car saves you 49% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Port Elizabeth small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 307/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (~R1 113/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R1 732/day). In fact, August is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Port Elizabeth. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Port Elizabeth, renting a medium car is 5% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Port Elizabeth medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R2 229/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (~R1 876/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R2 540/day). In fact, August is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Port Elizabeth. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Port Elizabeth, renting a large car is 45% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 587/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (~R1 175/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R2 067/day). In fact, August is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Port Elizabeth. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Port Elizabeth, renting a SUV is 22% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Port Elizabeth SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 823/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a van in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (~R1 214/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R2 231/day). In fact, July is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Port Elizabeth. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Port Elizabeth, renting a van is 32% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Port Elizabeth van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 727/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (~R1 266/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R2 427/day). In fact, August is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Port Elizabeth. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Port Elizabeth, renting a pickup truck is 28% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Port Elizabeth pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R2 465/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (~R1 854/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R2 859/day). In fact, July is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Port Elizabeth. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Port Elizabeth, renting a luxury car is 50% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Renault KwidR286/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Ford FiestaR315/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Volkswagen Polo VivoR321/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo

Top rental agencies in Port Elizabeth

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Port Elizabeth known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Port Elizabeth. Reviews were last updated on 23 diciembre 2024.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Port Elizabeth, including keddy by Europcar, Budget and Firefly in Port Elizabeth. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

keddy by Europcar

4 locations

Budget

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Firefly

2 locations

1First Car Rental

1 location

Hertz

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

5,3

Europcar

4,5
Mediocre
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

5,5

Overall

4,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

5,5

Dollar

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,0

Comfort

2,0

Overall

4,0

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

4,0

Bidvest

3 locations

Best Port Elizabeth car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Port Elizabeth. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Port Elizabeth with an average daily rate of R578. Data was last updated on 23 diciembre 2024.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to hiring a car in Port Elizabeth. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Renault KwidR286/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Ford FiestaR315/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Volkswagen Polo VivoR321/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Port Elizabeth, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 diciembre 2024.
  • What are the requirements to rent a car in Port Elizabeth?

    When choosing from a selection of car rentals in Port Elizabeth, it is necessary to have certain documents for your car hire. You would need a valid South African Driver's Licence or an international licence if you are from another country. An ID card or passport is needed for identification purposes for your car rentals in Port Elizabeth. No matter if you hire from economy car rental or passenger van rental, you will need to pay with a major credit card and use it for insurance purposes. If you are under 25 you will need to pay a youth surcharge.

  • What are the rules for driving in Port Elizabeth?

    Rental cars in Port Elizabeth are the better option for transport in South Africa as there aren’t any major public transport options. This means you will need to educate yourself on the road rules. Drive on the left side of the road, wear a seatbelt and obey the speed limit rules. The blood alcohol limit is less than 0.05g per 100ml of blood so don’t drink and drive. Car rentals in Port Elizabeth are open to everyone but you must obey the road rules. Talking on a mobile phone is prohibited unless you have a hands-free kit.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Port Elizabeth?

    Making up your mind about what type of car to hire in Port Elizabeth depends on what sort of road trip you will take. You do want to get the best deals and find good cheap car rental in Port Elizabeth so you will probably only need to hire a compact car if you choose to stay in the city. If you plan on taking any road trips around the coast you might want to consider an SUV car or a bigger car with extra space for luggage.

  • What are the best places to park in Port Elizabeth?

    Parking with your rental cars in Port Elizabeth is very easy with a large amount of street parking, car parking lots and shopping mall parking spaces. There are no metered parking bays but you might want to tip the local car guards. If you park in a shopping mall parking lot for a certain time it'ss free, and if you stay longer, you pay the extra on exit at a pay machine. Cheap car rental in Port Elizabeth is easy to come by and parking won't be an issue for you.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Port Elizabeth?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R828/day when booking a car hire in Port Elizabeth. The absolute best deal a user found was for R488/day from Europcar, booked on Dec. 22.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Port Elizabeth?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Port Elizabeth from the following companies over the past two weeks: 1First Car Rental (R286/day), Avis (R321/day), and GREEN MOTION (R477/day).

  • What are petrol prices like in Port Elizabeth?

    The average price of petrol in Port Elizabeth is R21,78/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R980 and R1 415 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Port Elizabeth for a week from Hertz?

    From Hertz you can hire a car in Port Elizabeth from about R11 613 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Port Elizabeth for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 66% to make it a great deal in Port Elizabeth. Try to book at least 59 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Port Elizabeth?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Port Elizabeth check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Port Elizabeth for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 85% on a month-long rental by booking with Europcar. Europcar is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Port Elizabeth can cost you on average R49 770 a month or R1 659 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

  • How much is a car hire in Port Elizabeth for a weekend?

    For a weekend car hire in Port Elizabeth, you can expect the average price to be around R976. Usually a Mini hire in Port Elizabeth is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Mini for January, it will cost approximately R1 206 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Port Elizabeth?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Port Elizabeth is Economy (Opel Corsa) based on our Cheapflights data.

Small car hires in Port Elizabeth

Find small car hire deals in Port Elizabeth from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Port Elizabeth cost an average of R365 per day. Price data was last updated on 23 diciembre 2024.
Renault KwidR286/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Renault KwidR287/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Renault KwidR291/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid

Car hires by fuel type in Port Elizabeth

Browse car hires by fuel type in Port Elizabeth. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Port Elizabeth. Deals were last updated on 23 diciembre 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Port Elizabeth. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R16+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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