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How to get there
Where to stay
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Port Elizabeth travel guide

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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.

Activities & attractions in Port Elizabeth

5-Day Garden Route Tour From Port Elizabeth To Cape Town
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When to visit Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth in November
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Port Elizabeth in November
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Port Elizabeth

Plane

When flying to Port Elizabeth, you’ll arrive at Port Elizabeth (PLZ), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Port Elizabeth from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 19h 50m.

Train

The train station in Port Elizabeth is called Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth Railway Station, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Port Elizabeth is to pick up a car hire from George, which is about 181 miles from Port Elizabeth. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Bluu, among others, in George.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth, Ec, located 0.3 miles from the city centre of Port Elizabeth. Port Elizabeth Eldo House is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Port Elizabeth, you’ll arrive at Port Elizabeth (PLZ), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Port Elizabeth from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 19h 50m.

Train

The train station in Port Elizabeth is called Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth Railway Station, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Port Elizabeth is to pick up a car hire from George, which is about 181 miles from Port Elizabeth. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Bluu, among others, in George.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth, Ec, located 0.3 miles from the city centre of Port Elizabeth. Port Elizabeth Eldo House is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Port Elizabeth

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Airlines serving Port Elizabeth

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KLM
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British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
SWISS
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Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,847 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,106 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (907 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (116 reviews)
South African
Good (44 reviews)
Cemair
Good (18 reviews)
Proflight Zambia
Excellent (1 reviews)
Airlink
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Where to stay in Port Elizabeth

Average rates range from around £43 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £82 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Port Elizabeth, with prices from £18 to £1,578 per night. Summerstrand is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Port Elizabeth are about 30% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Port Elizabeth

Most booked hotels in Port Elizabeth

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Villa Tuscana
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£33+
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The Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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City Lodge Hotel Gqeberha
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Paxton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Hiring a car in Port Elizabeth

Hiring a car in Port Elizabeth costs £25 per day, on average, or £74 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Port Elizabeth.

Expect to pay £0.89 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 £10.64 and £14.19. The most frequently booked car type in Port Elizabeth is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Port Elizabeth costs £25 per day, on average, or £74 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Port Elizabeth.

Expect to pay £0.89 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 £10.64 and £14.19. The most frequently booked car type in Port Elizabeth is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Port Elizabeth

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