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Cheap Car Rentals in Port Elizabeth from $21

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Port Elizabeth with a pick-up date of 8/7 and drop-off date of 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 2 July 2025.

There are 27 hire agencies servicing Port Elizabeth. These agencies, altogether, have 48 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Port Elizabeth with prices from $21 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Port Elizabeth:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Luxury

Luxury

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compare car rental deals in Port Elizabeth by type

Here are the best Port Elizabeth small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Port Elizabeth medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Port Elizabeth SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Yaris$21/day
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Toyota Yaris
Peugeot 308$22/day
4
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A/C
Peugeot 308

Best car rental deals found in Port Elizabeth

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Port Elizabeth. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Port Elizabeth with an average daily rate of $41. Data was last updated on 2 July 2025.
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Toyota Yaris$21/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Peugeot 308$22/day
4
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A/C
Peugeot 308
Holden Commodore$23/day
5
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A/C
Holden Commodore

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 61 days before pickup. The average price then is just $33/day – about 2% 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 $18.54/day. Hertz also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $31.20/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 August, with an average daily rate of just $44. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $66 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 August, with an average daily rate of just $44. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $66 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$49

February

$54

March

$51

April

$52

May

$46

June

$48

July

$48

August

$44

September

$61

October

$62

November

$62

December

$66

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 (Hyundai i20 or similar), Intermediate cars (Class Full-size Truck or similar), and Passenger van cars (Class Luxury Van 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 2 July 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.

keddy by Europcar

4 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

Budget

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Firefly

2 locations

Hertz

2 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

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 hires in Port Elizabeth, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 July 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 $152 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 is a car hire in Port Elizabeth for a weekend?

    For a weekend car hire in Port Elizabeth, you can expect the average price to be around $0. Usually a Mini hire in Port Elizabeth is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Mini for August, it will cost approximately $19 per day.

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 2 July 2025.

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 ($16+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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