Port Elizabeth

Cheap Car Rentals in Port Elizabeth

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Port Elizabeth?

Book your car hire in Port Elizabeth 61 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 294,985/day on average when booked 61 days ahead, which saves you 916,857% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Port Elizabeth?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Port Elizabeth is Budget (rated 10.0/10). Hertz (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Port Elizabeth is July, when you can expect to pay Rp 442,478/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Port Elizabeth is December (Rp 655,523/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

Rp 491,642

February

Rp 524,418

March

Rp 508,030

April

Rp 524,418

May

Rp 458,866

June

Rp 475,254

July

Rp 442,478

August

Rp 508,030

September

Rp 540,806

October

Rp 573,582

November

Rp 622,747

December

Rp 655,523

What car do most people hire in Port Elizabeth?

Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo, for example) are the most popular in Port Elizabeth. Intermediate (Volkswagen Polo) and SUV (Class Premium SUV) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Port Elizabeth.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Port Elizabeth?

keddy by Europcar has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Bidvest has the second-highest number of locations in Port Elizabeth at 3.

Top rental agencies in Port Elizabeth

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Port Elizabeth known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Port Elizabeth. Reviews were last updated on 15 September 2025.

Budget

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Hertz

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Sixt

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Firefly

2 locations

keddy by Europcar

4 locations

1First Car Rental

1 location

Europcar

5.2
Fair
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.0

Dollar

3 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Port Elizabeth, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 September 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Port Elizabeth?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Port Elizabeth it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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