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 flying to Pietermaritzburg, you’ll arrive at Pietermaritzburg (PZB), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Pietermaritzburg from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 21h 40m.
Another option to get to Pietermaritzburg is to pick up a car hire from Durban, which is about 42 miles from Pietermaritzburg. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Woodford, among others, in Durban.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pietermaritzburg, including Intercity Xpress, Citiliner and Delta Coaches. The most popular bus station is Pietermaritzburg Intercape Ferreira Mainliner (Pty) Ltd, located 1.0 mile from the city centre of Pietermaritzburg. Pietermaritzburg McDonald's Centre is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 mile from the city centre.
Average rates range from around £38 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £22 and up for a 5-star experience.