Port Elizabeth

Cheap Car Rentals in Port Elizabeth

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Port Elizabeth car rentals in 2026

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 20 May 2026.

Most popular company

CARWIZ

Price of petrol per litre

$2.73

Average price per day

$73

Cheapest price per day

$37

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 20 May 2026.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Passenger van

Passenger van

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Cheapflights insights for Port Elizabeth car rentals

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?

For the best savings on car rentals in Port Elizabeth, make your reservation 83 days before pickup. The average price then is just $36/day – about 21% less than the yearly average.

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.

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

At Port Elizabeth, the best time to rent a car is at July, with an average daily rate of just $43. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging $53 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Port Elizabeth, the best time to rent a car is in July, with an average daily rate of just $43. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging $53 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$46

February

$53

March

$48

April

$48

May

$50

June

$48

July

$43

August

$51

September

$53

October

$50

November

$53

December

$51

What car do most people hire in Port Elizabeth?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Port Elizabeth are the following: Economy cars (Citroen C3 or similar), Full-size cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar), and Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar).

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.

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 20 May 2026.

Avis

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

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

Thrifty

3 locations

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

1First Car Rental

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.4

Woodford

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.7

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

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Port Elizabeth, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 May 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Port Elizabeth?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $73/day when booking a car hire in Port Elizabeth. The absolute best deal a user found was for $37/day from Thrifty, booked on May 18.

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

    From Europcar you can hire a car in Port Elizabeth from about $802 per week on average.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Port Elizabeth however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Port Elizabeth can be found for $3,437. You can find car rental deals for $115 a day on average.

Car rentals by fuel type in Port Elizabeth

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Port Elizabeth. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Port Elizabeth. Deals were last updated on 20 May 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Port Elizabeth. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($15+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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