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?
Book your car hire in Port Elizabeth 61 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around HK$181/day on average when booked 61 days ahead, which saves you 433% off the usual 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 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 rent a car in Port Elizabeth?
Planning to hire a car in Port Elizabeth? May is the cheapest month, costing about HK$220 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of HK$322. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
HK$235
February
HK$259
March
HK$243
April
HK$251
May
HK$220
June
HK$298
July
HK$235
August
HK$220
September
HK$290
October
HK$298
November
HK$306
December
HK$322
What car do most people rent in Port Elizabeth?
Passenger van cars (Toyota HiAce or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Port Elizabeth. Standard cars (Toyota Corolla Quest or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo 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 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 12 June 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Port Elizabeth area such as keddy by Europcar, Sixt and Budget. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.
keddy by Europcar
Sixt
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Budget
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Firefly
Hertz
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
1First Car Rental
Europcar
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Dollar
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 12 June 2025.
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.