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 hire in Port Elizabeth, make your reservation 61 days before pickup. The average price then is just $38/day – about 13% less than the yearly average.
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 $18.69/day. Hertz also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $31.45/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 keddy by Europcar (rated 10.0/10). Sixt (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews) 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 May, with an average daily rate of just $46. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $68 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 May, with an average daily rate of just $46. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $68 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$50
February
$55
March
$51
April
$53
May
$46
June
$63
July
$50
August
$46
September
$61
October
$63
November
$64
December
$68
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 (Class Economy SUV or similar), SUV cars (Class Economy SUV or similar), and Intermediate cars (Class Full-size Truck or similar).
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 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 12 June 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Port Elizabeth, including keddy by Europcar, Sixt and Budget. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.
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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 12 June 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Port Elizabeth for a week from CarWiz?
From CarWiz you can hire a car in Port Elizabeth from about $154 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.