Plettenberg Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Plettenberg Bay

With a population of 19,445, Plettenberg Bay is a must-see destination in Western Cape, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Plettenberg Bay has to offer.

When to visit Plettenberg Bay

Plettenberg Bay in June
Estimated hotel price
£112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plettenberg Bay in June
Estimated hotel price
£112
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Plettenberg Bay

Plane

When flying to Plettenberg Bay, you’ll arrive at Plettenberg Bay (PBZ), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Plettenberg Bay from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 42h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Plettenberg Bay is to pick up a car hire from Port Elizabeth, which is about 207 km from Plettenberg Bay. You’ll find branches of Hertz and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Port Elizabeth.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Plettenberg Bay using APM or City to City. The most popular bus station is Plettenberg Bay Shell Ultra City, located 1.3 km from the city centre of Plettenberg Bay. Plettenberg Bay is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Plettenberg Bay, you’ll arrive at Plettenberg Bay (PBZ), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Plettenberg Bay from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 42h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Plettenberg Bay is to pick up a car hire from Port Elizabeth, which is about 207 km from Plettenberg Bay. You’ll find branches of Hertz and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Port Elizabeth.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Plettenberg Bay using APM or City to City. The most popular bus station is Plettenberg Bay Shell Ultra City, located 1.3 km from the city centre of Plettenberg Bay. Plettenberg Bay is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Plettenberg Bay

Airlines serving Plettenberg Bay

Lufthansa
Good (4,598 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (75 reviews)
Cemair
Good (12 reviews)
Proflight Zambia
Excellent (1 reviews)

Where to stay in Plettenberg Bay

Average rates range from around £54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £96 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Plettenberg Bay

Most booked hotels in Plettenberg Bay

The Plettenberg Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£181+
Bayview Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£59+
Nothando Backpackers Lodge
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£12+
Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£38+
Formosa Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£42+

Hiring a car in Plettenberg Bay

Expect to pay £1.05 per litre in Plettenberg Bay (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 Plettenberg Bay (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.