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

Uitenhage travel guide

Uitenhage Tourism | Uitenhage Guide

You're Going to Love Uitenhage

With a population of 228 912, Uitenhage is a must-see destination in Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Uitenhage deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Uitenhage

Uitenhage in July
Estimated hotel price
£18
1 night at 3-star hotel
Uitenhage in July
Estimated hotel price
£18
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Uitenhage in January, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 52 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Uitenhage, with an average rainfall of 24 mm.

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How to Get to Uitenhage

Plane

Although Uitenhage doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Port Elizabeth (PLZ), which is located 32 km from Uitenhage. The shortest flight to Uitenhage from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 24h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Uitenhage is to pick up a car hire from Port Elizabeth, which is about 30 km from Uitenhage. You’ll find branches of Firefly and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Port Elizabeth.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Uitenhage, including APM, Intercape and Big Sky InterCity. From East London, the bus ride to Uitenhage takes 386 km and will cost you around £28. From George, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 435 km. The most popular bus station is Uitenhage Total Cannon Hill, located 1.4 km from the city centre of Uitenhage. Uitenhage The Bellcup Building is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Uitenhage doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Port Elizabeth (PLZ), which is located 32 km from Uitenhage. The shortest flight to Uitenhage from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 24h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Uitenhage is to pick up a car hire from Port Elizabeth, which is about 30 km from Uitenhage. You’ll find branches of Firefly and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Port Elizabeth.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Uitenhage, including APM, Intercape and Big Sky InterCity. From East London, the bus ride to Uitenhage takes 386 km and will cost you around £28. From George, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 435 km. The most popular bus station is Uitenhage Total Cannon Hill, located 1.4 km from the city centre of Uitenhage. Uitenhage The Bellcup Building is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Uitenhage

PLZPort Elizabeth

Airlines serving Uitenhage

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)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
South African
Good (32 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (113 reviews)
Cemair
Good (16 reviews)
Airlink
Excellent (67 reviews)
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Where to stay in Uitenhage

Average rates range from around £31 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £36 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Uitenhage

Hiring a car in Uitenhage

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Uitenhage (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. The most frequently booked car type in Uitenhage is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Uitenhage (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. The most frequently booked car type in Uitenhage is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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