Port Alfred car hire

Car hire companies onsite at East London airport include Tempest Car Hire, 1First Car Rental, Hertz, Bluu, GREEN MOTION, Sixt, Avis, Budget, Firefly and U-Save.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from East London airport to off-airport locations include Tempest Car Hire, Hertz, Sixt, Avis, Firefly and Europcar.

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Port Alfred is known for its narrow streets, which are brimming with vehicles. Also, traffic in the streets is expected, making small vehicles ideal. Look for an economy to help you navigate the narrow, busy streets to avoid traffic delays that can ruin your trips. If your trips involve off-road destinations, an SUV is unbeatable because you want to manoeuvre the rocky, bumpy suburban roads. Consider a vehicle with a big fuel tank because fuel stations are far apart, especially when visiting upcountry locations.

When driving car hire in Port Alfred, you must abide by the speed limits, which vary from place to place. On suburban roads, the freeway speed limit is 120 km/h (74 mph) and 100 km/h (62 mph). When driving on public roads within the city, keep in mind that the speed limit is 60 km/h (37 mph). Approach build-up areas cautiously to avoid hitting jaywalkers as they occasionally cross the roads without signalling. Also, look out for posted speed limits because the city's traffic law strictly enacts them.

When driving car hire in Port Alfred, you’ll ultimately need a somewhere to park your vehicle. The best place to park in the city is downtown Port Alfred. In addition to its proximity to business zones and accommodation, downtown offers a perfect leeway to most freeways to beat the city's narrow streets, which are busy with pedestrians. You'll also have a wide selection of parking options while staying close to eateries. Trellidor (PTY) LTD, Buddy Burgers, and Andy's Service Centre offer affordable car parking services. Generally, parking in Port Alfred should cost around 23 ZAR (about 0.95 GBP) per hour.