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

Port Shepstone travel guide

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With a population of 52,793, Port Shepstone is a must-see destination in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

When to visit Port Shepstone

Port Shepstone in May
Estimated hotel price
£23
1 night at 3-star hotel
Port Shepstone in May
Estimated hotel price
£23
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Port Shepstone in January, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 148 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Port Shepstone, with an average rainfall of 31 mm.

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How to Get to Port Shepstone

Plane

When flying to Port Shepstone, you’ll arrive at Margate (MGH), which is located 10 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Port Shepstone is to pick up a car hire from Durban, which is about 70 miles from Port Shepstone. You’ll find branches of Hertz and CarWiz, among others, in Durban.

Plane

When flying to Port Shepstone, you’ll arrive at Margate (MGH), which is located 10 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Port Shepstone is to pick up a car hire from Durban, which is about 70 miles from Port Shepstone. You’ll find branches of Hertz and CarWiz, among others, in Durban.

Airports near Port Shepstone

DURDurban King Shaka Intl
PZBPietermaritzburg
VIRDurban Virginia

Airlines serving Port Shepstone

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 Port Shepstone

Most booked hotels in Port Shepstone

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Fairway Guest Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£26+
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Umthunzi Hotel And Conference
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Hiring a car in Port Shepstone

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Port Shepstone (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 Port Shepstone, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Port Shepstone (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 Port Shepstone, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

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