Port Elizabeth travel guide
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You're Going to Love Port Elizabeth
With a population of 967 677, Port Elizabeth is the largest city in Eastern Cape, South Africa by the number of inhabitants. 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 Port Elizabeth has to offer.
When to visit Port Elizabeth
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Port Elizabeth in January, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Port Elizabeth, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Port Elizabeth
Plane
When flying to Port Elizabeth, you’ll arrive at Port Elizabeth (PLZ), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Port Elizabeth from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 23h 45m.
Train
The train station in Port Elizabeth is called Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth Railway Station, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Port Elizabeth is to pick up a car hire from East London, which is about 237 km from Port Elizabeth. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in East London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Port Elizabeth, including APM, Intercape and Delta Coaches. From George, the bus ride to Port Elizabeth takes 249 km and will cost you around £13. From East London, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 298 km. The most popular bus station is Port Elizabeth Perridgevale Centre, located 4 km from the city centre of Port Elizabeth. Port Elizabeth Pick n Pay Express is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 km from the city centre.
Airports near Port Elizabeth
Airlines serving Port Elizabeth
Where to stay in Port Elizabeth
Average rates range from around £35 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £71 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Port Elizabeth, with prices from £16 to £1,655 per night. Summerstrand is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Port Elizabeth are about 33% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Port Elizabeth
Most booked hotels in Port Elizabeth
Hiring a car in Port Elizabeth
Hiring a car in Port Elizabeth costs £29 per day, on average, or £86 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Port Elizabeth.
Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Port Elizabeth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.79 and £14.39. Compact (Mini Hatch or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Port Elizabeth, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.