Port Elizabeth car rentals

Choosing a compact or small economy car is an inexpensive and popular option for a hired car, whereas SUVs, touring sedans and luxury cars offer better comfort in addition to more luggage space and seating capacity for large parties travelling together.

On streets within urban districts and the city centre of Port Elizabeth, the legal speed limit is 60km/h (37mph). Driving along roads other than motorways in rural areas, you are allowed speeds of up to 100km/h (62mph), while along motorways the maximum speed allowed is 120km/h (75mph). Be advised that there are active speed monitoring devices in use along freeways, at major junctions and in urban centres, so pay attention to road signs at all times.

Unless street signs indicate otherwise, on-street parking is free within the city of Port Elizabeth. Be advised that there are few spaces to park in the city centre, so using a private parking garage is an attractive option. As an alternative, consider leaving your car at Port Elizabeth Airport, which is a short distance away. Uncovered parking costs around 14 ZAR (0.70 GBP) per hour while covered parking rates start at 20 ZAR (1 GBP) per hour. If you decide to leave your Port Elizabeth car hire longer, there is a flat rate of about 21 ZAR (1.05 GBP) for an 8h stay.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Port Elizabeth. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

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A Compact car rental in Port Elizabeth costs C$ 75 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Port Elizabeth costs C$ 54 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Port Elizabeth costs C$ 23 per day, on average.

In Port Elizabeth, cars are most frequently rented at Firefly Port Elizabeth Airport (3 km from city centre ).

There are several car rental companies that offer electric Port Elizabeth car rentals. However, availability may be limited and it is recommended to check with the rental company for specific information on electric car availability, pricing, and reservation requirements. Some of the car rental companies that may offer electric cars in Port Elizabeth include Hertz and Europcar.

To rent a car in Port Elizabeth, most car rental agencies require drivers to be at least 18 years old and in possession of an active driver's license. However, some other car rental companies could have higher age requirements or may charge an additional fee for drivers under the age of 25.