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Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Port Elizabeth, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

Book your car hire in Port Elizabeth 83 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 372,936/day on average when booked 83 days ahead, which saves you 1,323,773% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Port Elizabeth?

Looking to hire a car in Port Elizabeth? CarWiz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only Rp 9.16/day. Hertz also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at Rp 10.59/day.

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 Avis (rated 10.0/10). Budget (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
10.0
Budget
Budget
10.0
Hertz
Hertz
10.0
Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Port Elizabeth is May, when you can expect to pay Rp 426,212/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Port Elizabeth is February (Rp 550,524/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 479,489

February

Rp 550,524

March

Rp 497,247

April

Rp 497,247

May

Rp 426,212

June

Rp 461,730

July

Rp 443,971

August

Rp 515,006

September

Rp 532,765

October

Rp 515,006

November

Rp 550,524

December

Rp 532,765

What car do most people hire in Port Elizabeth?

Economy cars (Class Economy Car, for example) are the most popular in Port Elizabeth. SUV (Nissan X-Trail) and Intermediate (Suzuki Ciaz) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Port Elizabeth.

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

Both Avis and U-Save have 2 locations in Port Elizabeth, more than any other rental company in the area.

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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 June 2026.

Avis

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Hertz

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Thrifty

3 locations
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Sixt

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

1First Car Rental

1 location
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Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.4

Woodford

1 location
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.7

Europcar

5.2
Fair
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.0

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 June 2026.

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

    Hiring a car in Port Elizabeth for a week can be a great option for travel. Firefly, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around Rp 1,898,242/week on average.

  • 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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