Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Hillcrest travel guide

Hillcrest Tourism | Hillcrest Guide

You're Going to Love Hillcrest

Hillcrest is a must-see destination in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hillcrest has to offer.

When to visit Hillcrest

Hillcrest in April
Estimated hotel price
£21
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hillcrest in April
Estimated hotel price
£21
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hillcrest

Plane

Although Hillcrest doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pietermaritzburg (PZB), which is located 39 km from Hillcrest. The shortest flight to Hillcrest from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 18h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Hillcrest is to pick up a car hire from Durban, which is about 27 km from Hillcrest. You’ll find branches of Firefly and Woodford, among others, in Durban.

Plane

Although Hillcrest doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pietermaritzburg (PZB), which is located 39 km from Hillcrest. The shortest flight to Hillcrest from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 18h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Hillcrest is to pick up a car hire from Durban, which is about 27 km from Hillcrest. You’ll find branches of Firefly and Woodford, among others, in Durban.

Airports near Hillcrest

DURDurban King Shaka Intl
PZBPietermaritzburg
MGHMargate

Airlines serving Hillcrest

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,899 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,887 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (391 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,127 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (947 reviews)
Condor
Good (390 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hillcrest

Hiring a car in Hillcrest

Expect to pay £0.92 per litre in Hillcrest (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.03 and £14.70.

Expect to pay £0.92 per litre in Hillcrest (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.03 and £14.70.