Plettenberg Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Plettenberg Bay

With a population of 19 445, Plettenberg Bay is a must-see destination in Western Cape, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Plettenberg Bay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Plettenberg Bay

Plettenberg Bay in June
Estimated hotel price
£102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plettenberg Bay in June
Estimated hotel price
£102
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Plettenberg Bay

Plane

When flying to Plettenberg Bay, you’ll arrive at Plettenberg Bay (PBZ), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Plettenberg Bay from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 38h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Plettenberg Bay is to pick up a car hire from Port Elizabeth, which is about 207 km from Plettenberg Bay. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Port Elizabeth.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plettenberg Bay, including Intercity Xpress, Williams Coach Tours and APM. From Port Elizabeth, the bus ride to Plettenberg Bay takes 233 km and will cost you around £17. From Cape Town, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 480 miles. The most popular bus station is Plettenberg Bay Shell Ultra City, located 0.8 miles from the city centre of Plettenberg Bay. Plettenberg Bay is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Plettenberg Bay, you’ll arrive at Plettenberg Bay (PBZ), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Plettenberg Bay from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 38h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Plettenberg Bay is to pick up a car hire from Port Elizabeth, which is about 207 km from Plettenberg Bay. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Port Elizabeth.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plettenberg Bay, including Intercity Xpress, Williams Coach Tours and APM. From Port Elizabeth, the bus ride to Plettenberg Bay takes 233 km and will cost you around £17. From Cape Town, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 480 miles. The most popular bus station is Plettenberg Bay Shell Ultra City, located 0.8 miles from the city centre of Plettenberg Bay. Plettenberg Bay is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Plettenberg Bay

Airlines serving Plettenberg Bay

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
SWISS
Good (961 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,675 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,405 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (71 reviews)
Cemair
Good (13 reviews)
Proflight Zambia
Excellent (1 reviews)

Where to stay in Plettenberg Bay

Average rates range from around £52 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £112 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Plettenberg Bay

Most booked hotels in Plettenberg Bay

Tsala Treetop Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£283+
The Plettenberg Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£186+
Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£43+
Formosa Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£42+

Hiring a car in Plettenberg Bay

Expect to pay £1.01 per litre in Plettenberg Bay (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. The most frequently booked car type in Plettenberg Bay is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.01 per litre in Plettenberg Bay (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. The most frequently booked car type in Plettenberg Bay is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.