Saint Francis Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Saint Francis Bay

Saint Francis Bay is a must-see destination in Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Saint Francis Bay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Saint Francis Bay

Saint Francis Bay in January
Estimated hotel price
£27
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saint Francis Bay in January
Estimated hotel price
£27
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Saint Francis Bay

Plane

Although Saint Francis Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Port Elizabeth (PLZ), which is located 76 km from Saint Francis Bay. The shortest flight to Saint Francis Bay from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 18h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Saint Francis Bay is to pick up a car hire from Port Elizabeth, which is about 77 km from Saint Francis Bay. You’ll find branches of Hertz and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Port Elizabeth.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saint Francis Bay, including APM, Williams Coach Tours and Intercity Xpress. From George, the bus ride to Saint Francis Bay takes 274 km and will cost you around £16. From East London, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 386 km.

Plane

Although Saint Francis Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Port Elizabeth (PLZ), which is located 76 km from Saint Francis Bay. The shortest flight to Saint Francis Bay from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 18h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Saint Francis Bay is to pick up a car hire from Port Elizabeth, which is about 77 km from Saint Francis Bay. You’ll find branches of Hertz and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Port Elizabeth.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saint Francis Bay, including APM, Williams Coach Tours and Intercity Xpress. From George, the bus ride to Saint Francis Bay takes 274 km and will cost you around £16. From East London, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 386 km.

Airports near Saint Francis Bay

Airlines serving Saint Francis Bay

Lufthansa
Good (4,667 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,493 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,942 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
South African
Good (17 reviews)
Cemair
Good (13 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (73 reviews)
Proflight Zambia
Excellent (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saint Francis Bay

Average rates range from around £57 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £64 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Saint Francis Bay

Most booked hotels in Saint Francis Bay

The Sands @ St Francis
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£74+
St Francis Golf Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£108+
Sandals Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£57+

Hiring a car in Saint Francis Bay

Expect to pay £1.03 per litre in Saint Francis Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.34 and £16.45.

Expect to pay £1.03 per litre in Saint Francis Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.34 and £16.45.