Pietermaritzburg travel guide
Pietermaritzburg Tourism | Pietermaritzburg Guide
You're Going to Love Pietermaritzburg
With a population of 750 845, Pietermaritzburg is a must-see destination in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Pietermaritzburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Pietermaritzburg
How to Get to Pietermaritzburg
Plane
When flying to Pietermaritzburg, you’ll arrive at Pietermaritzburg (PZB), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Pietermaritzburg from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 19h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Pietermaritzburg is to pick up a car hire from Durban, which is about 67 km from Pietermaritzburg. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Durban.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pietermaritzburg, including Intercity Xpress, Delta Coaches and Eagle Liner. From Durban, the bus ride to Pietermaritzburg takes 121 km and will cost you around £26. From Johannesburg, the ticket costs about £27 for a journey of 563 km. The most popular bus station is Pietermaritzburg Intercape Ferreira Mainliner (Pty) Ltd, located 1.7 km from the city centre of Pietermaritzburg. Pietermaritzburg McDonald's Centre is also a commonly used station, and is 1.6 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Pietermaritzburg
Where to stay in Pietermaritzburg
Average rates range from around £39 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £22 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Pietermaritzburg
Most booked hotels in Pietermaritzburg
Hiring a car in Pietermaritzburg
Hiring a car in Pietermaritzburg costs £12 per day, on average, or £25 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Pietermaritzburg.
Expect to pay £1.01 per litre in Pietermaritzburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.02 and £16.02. Mini (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Pietermaritzburg, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.