Pietermaritzburg travel guide

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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

Pietermaritzburg in August
Estimated hotel price
£18
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pietermaritzburg in August
Estimated hotel price
£18
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pietermaritzburg

Plane

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near Pietermaritzburg

Airlines serving Pietermaritzburg

Lufthansa
Good (4,605 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,445 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (193 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (987 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (152 reviews)
South African
Good (17 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (76 reviews)
Cemair
Good (12 reviews)
Proflight Zambia
Excellent (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pietermaritzburg

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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pietermaritzburg

Hiring a car in Pietermaritzburg

Expect to pay £1.05 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 £12.49 and £16.65.

Expect to pay £1.05 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 £12.49 and £16.65.