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Pietermaritzburg travel guide

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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Pietermaritzburg to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Pietermaritzburg

Pietermaritzburg in December
Estimated hotel price
£14
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pietermaritzburg in December
Estimated hotel price
£14
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 33h 25m.

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 CarWiz, among others, in Durban.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pietermaritzburg, including City to City, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress. From Durban, the bus ride to Pietermaritzburg takes 60 miles and will cost you around £28. From Johannesburg, the ticket costs about £24 for a journey of 190 miles. The most popular bus station is Pietermaritzburg Intercape Ferreira Mainliner (Pty) Ltd, located 1.0 mile from the city centre of Pietermaritzburg. Pietermaritzburg Montrose is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles 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 33h 25m.

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 CarWiz, among others, in Durban.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pietermaritzburg, including City to City, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress. From Durban, the bus ride to Pietermaritzburg takes 60 miles and will cost you around £28. From Johannesburg, the ticket costs about £24 for a journey of 190 miles. The most popular bus station is Pietermaritzburg Intercape Ferreira Mainliner (Pty) Ltd, located 1.0 mile from the city centre of Pietermaritzburg. Pietermaritzburg Montrose is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Pietermaritzburg

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PZBPietermaritzburg
VIRDurban Virginia

Airlines serving Pietermaritzburg

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,165 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Pietermaritzburg

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Hiring a car in Pietermaritzburg

Hiring a car in Pietermaritzburg costs £57 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £0.90 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 £10.69 and £14.25. The most frequently booked car type in Pietermaritzburg is Intermediate (Toyota Hilux or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Kwid or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Pietermaritzburg costs £57 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £0.90 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 £10.69 and £14.25. The most frequently booked car type in Pietermaritzburg is Intermediate (Toyota Hilux or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Kwid or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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