Car hire at Port Elizabeth Airport

You’ll have to provide the basics when renting a car at Port Elizabeth Airport: a valid driver’s license, a passport in your name, and a credit card. An International Driver’s License will be required if you’re a foreigner or come from a country that speaks a language other than English. The International Driver’s Permit should be presented alongside your local driver’s license. Some rental companies may also request a printout of the car rental voucher sent to your confirmation email.

Although small, you’ll access several amenities when renting a car at Port Elizabeth Airport. Amenities and services at Port Elizabeth Airport include food concessions, ATMs, currency exchange, a pharmacy, and a prayer room. Baby changing rooms are available for parents traveling with infants. Passengers with limited mobility will also find accessible spaces. You can also access wheelchair services at the airport.

Most car rental companies prefer payments through a major credit card. It is the safest option to pay for your Port Elizabeth Airport car rental and the best security for rental companies. Few companies may let you pay for your car rental with a debit card, but with conditions. You may be required to provide additional identification documents, and they will limit you to certain types of cars.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Tempest Car Hire (R366/day), Bluu (R394/day) and Hertz (R434/day).

On average a car hire at Port Elizabeth airport costs R642 per day.

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