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Sanitised car hire at Port Elizabeth Airport

Look out for this icon to see which car hire brands have committed to maintaining sanitisation measures as per WHO COVID-19 guidelines, the following car hire companies at Port Elizabeth Airport, South Africa offer sanitised rental cars:

At present, none of the car rental companies at Port Elizabeth Airport have committed to offering sanitised cars.

Sanitised car
This car rental company has committed to maintaining sanitisation measures as per WHO COVID-19 guidelines.
  • AVIS
  • BIDVEST
  • BUDGET
  • EUROPCAR
  • FIREFLY
  • HERTZ
  • KEDDY BY EUROPCAR
  • TEMPEST

Cheapest car hire at Port Elizabeth Airport

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 11.15 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 78.11 EUR from August 24

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Quantum

10 Adults, 4 Doors

From 52.04 EUR/day
Toyota Quantum

7 Days rental at 364.29 EUR from August 24

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 14.13 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 98.97 EUR from August 24

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai H1

8 Adults, 5 Doors

From 45.25 EUR/day
Hyundai H1

7 Days rental at 316.80 EUR from August 24

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai H1

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 41.70 EUR/day
Hyundai H1

7 Days rental at 291.96 EUR from August 24

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 9.44 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 66.13 EUR from August 24

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla Quest

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 12.44 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla Quest

7 Days rental at 87.13 EUR from August 24

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Avanza

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 23.59 EUR/day
Toyota Avanza

7 Days rental at 165.13 EUR from August 24

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mercedes C Class

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 34.73 EUR/day
Mercedes C Class

7 Days rental at 243.13 EUR from August 24

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

*daily rates in Port Elizabeth Airport based on a 1 day rental (24hr period) and for guidance purposes only.

Useful to know about Port Elizabeth Airport

  • The airport is 2km south of the central business district.
  • Last year 1.3m passengers used the facilities of Port Elizabeth Airport.
  • It’s known as the ‘ten minute airport’ as almost every part of the city is accessible in ten minutes from the airport.
  • The airport was built in 1929.
  • The first long distance flight in South Africa landed there in 1917, starting the story of aviation in the country.
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Best car rental companies in Port Elizabeth Airport

8.7
No.1: BIDVEST,
based on 1248 reviews
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No.2: TEMPEST,
based on 1025 reviews
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No.3: BUDGET,
based on 3069 reviews
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Nearest car hire pickup locations at or near Port Elizabeth Airport

AVIS

57 Heugh Road,, Walmer,, Port Elizabeth

BUDGET

Wavecrest Engen, Jeffreys Bay

BIDVEST

African Street, Grahamstown, 1000

AVIS

Port Alfred Tourism Office, Causeway Street, Port Alfred, 6170

BIDVEST

Fort Hare University, Kingwilliamston Road, Alice, 5700

AVIS

136 Alexandra Rd, King Williams Town

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Port Elizabeth Airport car hire information

  • 8.6/10
    Best Rated Agent:
    Bidvest
  • € 66.08
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 9.44
    Best Price:
    Per Week
  • 25
    Most Popular Type:
    Compact
  • 10
    Most popular model:
    Toyota Corolla
  • 142
    Total Cars Available
     

Average prices per day for car hire at Port Elizabeth Airport

*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

FAQs about car hire at Port Elizabeth Airport

How much does car hire at Port Elizabeth Airport cost?

Car hire at Port Elizabeth Airport costs as little as €9.40 per day, however the average price across all suppliers for a Mini class vehicle is €12.90 per day. The most expensive car to hire is €91.20 per day from AVIS for a BMW X3.

What car hire companies offer sanitised car rental in Port Elizabeth Airport?

8 car hire brands have committed to maintaining sanitisation measures as per WHO COVID-19 guidelines in Port Elizabeth Airport, including BUDGET, HERTZ, EUROPCAR, see the full list here.

What car hire companies offer sanitised car rental at Port Elizabeth Airport?

None of the car hire companies at Port Elizabeth Airport are currently offering sanitised cars as per WHO COVID-19 guidelines.

Who is the best car rental agent at Port Elizabeth Airport?

Based on recent customer reviews over the last 3 months, Bidvest has the highest customer rating for car hire at Port Elizabeth Airport with a score of 8.7/10

with Tempest rated second best with a score of 8.4/10

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How much does it cost to hire a compact car at Port Elizabeth Airport?

Today’s cheapest price for compact car hire at Port Elizabeth Airport is €98.97 per week from BIDVEST.

Who is the cheapest car hire agent at Port Elizabeth Airport?

The cheapest car hire company at Port Elizabeth Airport is FIREFLY, with prices for a Mini class car such as the Datsun Go available from as little as €66.08 per week.

How much is fuel at Port Elizabeth Airport?

You can expect to pay €0.67/ltr of petrol and €0.71/ltr of diesel at Port Elizabeth Airport. You’ll pay a premium if refilling at motorway services of up to 10%.

What car hire agencies are available at Port Elizabeth Airport?

We can arrange great deals on car hire at Port Elizabeth Airport with leading car hire companies such as AVIS, BIDVEST, BUDGET, DOLLAR, EUROPCAR, FIREFLY, HERTZ, KEDDY BY EUROPCAR, TEMPEST, THRIFTY as well as reputable, local car hire companies.

What type of car can I hire at Port Elizabeth Airport?

We can arrange Compact, Compact Elite, Economy, Fullsize, Intermediate, Intermediate Elite, Luxury, Mini, Premium, Premium Elite, Standard and Standard Elite class rental cars at Port Elizabeth Airport.

How much does it cost to hire a convertible car at Port Elizabeth Airport?

We don’t currently have any convertible cars to hire at Port Elizabeth Airport, but we are working in it and please check dates for future rentals.
The price at the moment for a convertible rental car at Port Elizabeth Airport is € per week from for a .

Do you have a discount code for car hire at Port Elizabeth Airport?

We don’t have any discount codes for car hire at Port Elizabeth Airport at the moment, however FIREFLY rates start from just €66.08 per week. If you’ve found a cheaper price than €66.08 from FIREFLY in Port Elizabeth - Airport or any other rental agent, let us know and we’ll do our best to beat it.

How much does it cost to hire a car for a week at Port Elizabeth Airport?

The cheapest price to hire a car for a week at Port Elizabeth Airport is €65.80 per week with an average price of €90.30 per week across all car hire companies.

Information about car hire agents at Port Elizabeth Airport

Most popular car hire companies at Port Elizabeth Airport:

  • First (tel: +27 41 581 1123 / 082 786-6371)
  • Thrifty (tel: +27 41 581 4774)
  • Budget (tel: 27 41 501 7200)
  • Tempest (tel: 0027 415089650/ +27842341130)
  • Europcar (tel: 0027416736177)
  • Woodford exclusive rentals (tel: +0415811786)
  • Avis (tel: (27) 41-5017200)
  • Bidvest (tel: (041) 581 4242/82)
  • Keddy by europcar (tel: 27 41 5089500)
  • Dollar (tel: +27 41 581 4774)

Pick-up locations for car hire companies at Port Elizabeth Airport:

  • First (Terminal Building, P.E Airport, 1 De Haviland Ave, Port Elizabeth, Walmer, 6001, EASTERN CAPE)
  • Thrifty (Airport Terminal, Allister Miller Drive,, Walmer,, Port Elizabeth)
  • Budget (Port Elizabeth Airport, WALMER,, Walmer, 6001)
  • Tempest (Port Elizabeth Airport, Port Elizabeth)
  • Europcar (Airport Building, Port Elizabeth, Kiosk Opposite, Departure Hall, Port Elizabeth , 6001, EC)
  • Woodford exclusive rentals (PORT ELIZABETH INTERNATIONAL, , PORT ELIZABETH, PORT ELIZABETH, ZA, 6001)

Car hire company reviews at Port Elizabeth Airport:

  • Bidvest: Rated 8.7/10 from 108 reviews
  • Tempest Car Hire: Rated 8.4/10 from 57 reviews
  • Budget EMEA Franchise: Rated 8.3/10 from 16 reviews
  • Woodford Exclusive Rentals: Rated 8.2/10 from 7 reviews
  • Firefly: Rated 8.2/10 from 7 reviews
  • Avis Europe Franchise: Rated 8.1/10 from 97 reviews

Port Elizabeth Airport Mini Guide

Port Elizabeth Airport serves the Eastern Cape of South Africa and approximately one and a half million passengers use it every year. The location of Port Elizabeth Airport is handy as it is near to the central business district.  Indeed so conveniently located is the airport that locals often call it the 10 minute airport. This is because it only takes 10 minutes to drive from the airport to anywhere else in the city. As well as having numerous car hire offices there are quite a few hotels near to the airport which are ideal for those who are on short trips or who are in transit.

Port Elizabeth Airport is owned and operated by the airports company South Africa and it has the unique airport code PLZ. This regional airport serves several South African cities including Bloemfontein, East London, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Lanseria and Durban. South African Express, South African airways, 1time, Kulula, British Airways and Airlink are the airlines which mainly service the airport.

The first flight between Port Elizabeth Airport and Cape Town took place in 1917. It was expanded in 1980 and again more recently.
 

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Port Elizabeth Airport is the perfect arrival point for travellers wanting to experience the Garden Route that stretches from Heidelberg to the Storms River near Port Elizabeth. Along the route you can experience up to ten different habitats in a variety of scenery including mountains, lakes, forests and coast.

You can hire a car from the airport and head west along the route staying overnight at a variety of accommodation along the route. Finally drop off your car at the end of your trip if returning from a different airport.