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

Pinetown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pinetown

Pinetown is a must-see destination in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Pinetown to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Pinetown

Pinetown in July
Estimated hotel price
£17
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pinetown in July
Estimated hotel price
£17
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pinetown

Plane

When flying to Pinetown, you’ll arrive at Durban Virginia (VIR), which is located 17 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Pinetown from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 18h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Pinetown is to pick up a car hire from Durban, which is about 14 km from Pinetown. You’ll find branches of Hertz and CarWiz, among others, in Durban.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pinetown, including City to City, Big Sky InterCity and Computicket. From Pietermaritzburg, the bus ride to Pinetown takes 137 km and will cost you around £21. From Johannesburg, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 692 km.

Plane

When flying to Pinetown, you’ll arrive at Durban Virginia (VIR), which is located 17 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Pinetown from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 18h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Pinetown is to pick up a car hire from Durban, which is about 14 km from Pinetown. You’ll find branches of Hertz and CarWiz, among others, in Durban.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pinetown, including City to City, Big Sky InterCity and Computicket. From Pietermaritzburg, the bus ride to Pinetown takes 137 km and will cost you around £21. From Johannesburg, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 692 km.

Airports near Pinetown

DURDurban King Shaka Intl
PZBPietermaritzburg
VIRDurban Virginia

Airlines serving Pinetown

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 Pinetown

Most booked hotels in Pinetown

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel And Convention Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£43+
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Tariman Inn
4 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
£25+
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Hiring a car in Pinetown

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Pinetown (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. Mini (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Pinetown, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Pinetown (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. Mini (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Pinetown, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

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