Port Elizabeth

Cheap Car Rentals in Port Elizabeth from $16

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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Port Elizabeth car rentals in 2023

Most popular company

FIRSTCAR

Price of gas per gallon

$4.85

Average price per day

$29

Cheapest price per day

$14

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Port Elizabeth?

January

$31

February

$36

March

$34

April

$31

May

$28

June

$28

July

$28

August

$27

September

$28

October

$33

November

$33

December

$35

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Port Elizabeth is August. The most expensive time to rent a car is February. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Port Elizabeth

Small is the cheapest car type you can rent in Port Elizabeth this past week from 37 rental locations out of 22 rental agencies. Prices for a Port Elizabeth Small rental start from $16/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car rental agencies here:

Compare available car types for rental in Port Elizabeth

Small Cars

$27 - $42

All Car Types

$58 - $87

To rent a Small car in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, you would pay an average price of $32/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a Small car in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (~$27/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$42/day). In fact, September is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for Port Elizabeth. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Port Elizabeth, renting a Small car saves you 58% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Port Elizabeth Small rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium car in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, you would pay an average price of $59/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Medium car in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (~$47/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$89/day). In fact, January is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for Port Elizabeth. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Port Elizabeth, renting a Medium car saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Port Elizabeth Medium rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large car in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, you would pay an average price of $94/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a Large car in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (~$78/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$109/day). In fact, November is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for Port Elizabeth. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Port Elizabeth, renting a Large car is 22% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV car in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, you would pay an average price of $71/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV car in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (~$57/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$83/day). In fact, November is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Port Elizabeth. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Port Elizabeth, renting a SUV car saves you 4% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Port Elizabeth SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Van car in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, you would pay an average price of $91/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a Van car in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (~$74/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$115/day). In fact, November is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for Port Elizabeth. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Port Elizabeth, renting a Van car is 19% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a Pickup Truck car in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, you would pay an average price of $67/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a Pickup Truck car in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (~$50/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~$155/day). In fact, May is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Pickup Truck rental for Port Elizabeth. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Port Elizabeth, renting a Pickup Truck car saves you 10% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a Luxury car in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, you would pay an average price of $117/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (~$102/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$145/day). In fact, July is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury rental for Port Elizabeth. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Port Elizabeth, renting a Luxury car is 37% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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Top rental agencies in Port Elizabeth

Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Port Elizabeth area such as keddy by Europcar, Avis and 1First Car Rental. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

keddy by Europcar

4 locations

Avis

9.6
Wonderful
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

1First Car Rental

1 location

Bidvest

3 locations

Economy Rent a Car

1 location

GREEN MOTION

2 locations

Thrifty

4.1
Mediocre
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3.3

Comfort

4.0

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

4.6

Dollar

3.6
Poor
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

4.0

Best Port Elizabeth car rental deals found

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Car rental FAQs

What is the cheapest rental car found in Port Elizabeth?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $29/day when booking a rental car in Port Elizabeth. The best deal a user found was for $14/day from Woodford, booked on Jul. 28.

What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Port Elizabeth?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Port Elizabeth from the following companies over the past two weeks: 1First Car Rental ($17/day), GREEN MOTION ($18/day), and Bluu ($20/day).

Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Port Elizabeth?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (9.6 rating), Thrifty (4.1 rating) and Dollar (3.6 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Port Elizabeth.

What are gas prices like in Port Elizabeth?

The average gas price in Port Elizabeth is $4.85/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $58 and $83 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Port Elizabeth for a week from First Car?

From First Car you can rent a car in Port Elizabeth from about $108 per week on average.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Port Elizabeth for the best price?

Renting your favorite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 64% in Port Elizabeth - we recommend booking at least 57days in advance.

Can I rent a car for a month in Port Elizabeth?

Yes, renting a vehicle in Port Elizabeth for a month is certainly possible.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Port Elizabeth for a month?

Prices can be as low as $464 if you consider booking with Woodford. That price represents savings of 40% compared to the Port Elizabeth average. The monthly cost of a car rental in Port Elizabeth is on average $464 ($15/day).

How much is a car rental in Port Elizabeth for a weekend?

The average price for a weekend car rental in Port Elizabeth is $27. Renting a Mini is your cheapest option if you’ve looking to save money on your weekend car rental in Port Elizabeth. For the month of October, Cheapflights users have found rental cars in Port Elizabeth for as low as $40/day.

What car do most people rent in Port Elizabeth?

The most popular car to rent while in Port Elizabeth is the Kia Picanto, which is a Economy vehicle.

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