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Cheap Car Hire in Port Elizabeth from £9
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Port Elizabeth with a pick-up date of 7/10 and drop-off date of 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Port Elizabeth car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Port Elizabeth. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 September 2025.
Most popular company | FIREFLY |
|---|---|
Price of gas per litre | £0.89 |
Average price per day | £25 |
Cheapest price per day | £9 |
Popular car types in Port Elizabeth
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Port Elizabeth and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 18 September 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Port Elizabeth this past week from 48 hire locations out of 27 hire agencies. Prices for a Port Elizabeth small car hire start from £9/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
£10+
Compact
£9+
Intermediate
£10+
People carrier
£15+
Full-size SUV
£22+
Mini
£12+
Passenger van
£44+
Premium SUV
£42+
Compare car hire deals in Port Elizabeth by type
Here are the best Port Elizabeth small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Port Elizabeth medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Port Elizabeth SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Port Elizabeth van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Nissan Versa Note£9/day
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Renault Zoe£10/day
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A/C
Honda Jazz£11/day
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A/C
Best car hire deals found in Port Elizabeth
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Port Elizabeth. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Port Elizabeth with an average daily rate of £18. Data was last updated on 18 September 2025.
Nissan Versa Note£9/day
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Renault Zoe£10/day
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A/C
Mazda Mazda3£10/day
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A/C
Cheapflights insights for Port Elizabeth car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Port Elizabeth, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Port Elizabeth?
To get the best deal on car hire in Port Elizabeth, book about 61 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £13, which is about 60% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Port Elizabeth?
In Port Elizabeth, the most affordable car hire company right now is Firefly, offering prices from just £8.98/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Sixt, with rates starting at £11.01/day.
What is the best car rental company in Port Elizabeth?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Port Elizabeth is Budget (rated 10.0/10). Hertz (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
Budget
10.0
Hertz
10.0
Sixt
10.0
Firefly
10.0
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Port Elizabeth?
At Port Elizabeth, the best time to hire a car is in July, with an average daily rate of just £20. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging £29 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Port Elizabeth, the best time to hire a car is in July, with an average daily rate of just £20. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging £29 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
£22
February
£23
March
£23
April
£23
May
£21
June
£21
July
£20
August
£23
September
£24
October
£26
November
£28
December
£29
What car do most people hire in Port Elizabeth?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Port Elizabeth are the following: Mini cars (Suzuki Celerio or similar), Full-size cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar), and Economy cars (Hyundai i10 or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Port Elizabeth?
keddy by Europcar has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Bidvest has the second-highest number of locations in Port Elizabeth at 3.
Top hire agencies in Port Elizabeth
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Port Elizabeth known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Port Elizabeth. Reviews were last updated on 18 September 2025.
Budget
2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Hertz
2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Sixt
2 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Firefly
2 locations
keddy by Europcar
4 locations
1First Car Rental
1 location
Europcar
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
6.0
Overall
5.2
Pick-up/drop-off
6.4
Value
6.0
Dollar
3 locations
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Port Elizabeth, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 September 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Port Elizabeth?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £25/day when booking a car hire in Port Elizabeth. The absolute best deal a user found was for £14/day from CarWiz, booked on Sep. 14.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Port Elizabeth for a week from Firefly?
Firefly is one of the top picks in Port Elizabeth. They can have you in a hire car for about £111 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Port Elizabeth?
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Port Elizabeth however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Port Elizabeth for a month?
Our recent data shows that CarWiz can potentially be 46% below the average car hire price in Port Elizabeth. Check prices and availability for CarWiz and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Port Elizabeth is on average £475 a month or £16 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Port Elizabeth car hire.
How much is a car hire in Port Elizabeth for a weekend?
£16 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Port Elizabeth, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Port Elizabeth, then opt for a Compact hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of October, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as £23/day.
Car hires by fuel type in Port Elizabeth
Browse car hires by fuel type in Port Elizabeth. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Port Elizabeth. Deals were last updated on 18 September 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Port Elizabeth. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£12+).
Hybrid
£34+
Petrol/Diesel
£12+