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

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
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plettenberg Bay in June
Estimated hotel price
£62
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 London and takes around 25h 30m.

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 Firefly and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Port Elizabeth.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plettenberg Bay, including Intercape, APM and Eagle Liner. From Cape Town, the bus ride to Plettenberg Bay takes 676 km and will cost you around £27. From Durban, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 1537 km. The most popular bus station is Plettenberg Bay, located 0.2 km from the city centre of Plettenberg Bay. Plettenberg Bay Shell Ultra City is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 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 London and takes around 25h 30m.

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 Firefly and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Port Elizabeth.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plettenberg Bay, including Intercape, APM and Eagle Liner. From Cape Town, the bus ride to Plettenberg Bay takes 676 km and will cost you around £27. From Durban, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 1537 km. The most popular bus station is Plettenberg Bay, located 0.2 km from the city centre of Plettenberg Bay. Plettenberg Bay Shell Ultra City is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Plettenberg Bay

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Airlines serving Plettenberg Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,447 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (113 reviews)
Cemair
Good (16 reviews)
Proflight Zambia
Excellent (1 reviews)
Airlink
Excellent (67 reviews)
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Where to stay in Plettenberg Bay

Average rates range from around £57 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £143 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Plettenberg Bay

Most booked hotels in Plettenberg Bay

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The Plettenberg Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£206+
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Edenbrook Country Manor
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£31+
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Bayview Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Formosa Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£43+
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Hiring a car in Plettenberg Bay

Expect to pay £0.90 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 £10.69 and £14.25.

Expect to pay £0.90 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 £10.69 and £14.25.

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