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Port Elizabeth Car Hire
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Car Hire Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth is popular rental branch for holiday makers wanting to explore the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Hiring a car through Drive South Africa assures you of excellent car rental value and a professional service. At Drive South Africa we’ve been putting visitors, locals, businessmen and adventurers in Port Elizabeth rental cars since 2002.
Port Elizabeth Car Rental Options
As a specialist car hire company, Drive South Africa supplies a wide range of car rentals in Port Elizabeth through our national network of established and reputable car rental companies. Our affiliates are some of South Africa’s largest car hire companies, securing you after sales service, nationwide roadside assistance, an extensive range of Port Elizabeth hire cars, and numerous branches and depots located throughout South Africa.
We cater for all budgets from luxury car hire to budget car hire and cheap car rental. Port Elizabeth car hire through Drive South Africa also offers long-term car rental, and monthly car hire.
Drive South Africa only provides low mileage, late model car rental. Our user-friendly online reservation service allows you to tailor the best car rental package to suit your specific needs and Port Elizabeth car rental budget. Our car rental in Port Elizabeth offers multiple options covering daily limited kms, unlimited mileage options, and numerous drop-off locations making the return of your Port Elizabeth rental car a seamless process anywhere in South Africa.
Drive South Africa Online Car Hire Booking System
Drive South Africa’s quick and easy online booking service makes reserving your Port Elizabeth car rental a hassle free procedure. The vehicle reservation is made on your behalf by Drive South Africa through one of our national car rental affiliates.
Port Elizabeth car rental booked through Drive South Africa ensures you receive a prompt and professional service covering breakdown, roadside assistance and customer service.

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Port Elizabeth Car Hire Insurance
We offer all our customers a variety of insurance options pertaining to their Port Elizabeth car hire. Port Elizabeth rental cars come with either standard cover car rental insurance or super cover car rental insurance. Several of our Port Elizabeth hire cars have the option of max car rental insurance policy. Car hire with no insurance excess is offered on our most popular rental vehicles.
Port Elizabeth Car Rental Convienience
Surrounded by some of the countries most idyllic beaches in South Africa, and making up part of the beautiful Garden Route, Port Elizabeth car hire affords a visitor the freedom to explore in almost any direction. Visitors wanting to begin or end their adventure in the 'Friendly City' are able to do so via the Port Elizabeth Airport. Car hire from here opens up your horizons, affording you the flexibility to see this part of the country at your own pace. If you wish to travel further afield in your rental car, Drive South Africa has made arrangements to permit you to cross into the following countries in your Port Elizabeth hire car.
- Botswana
- Namibia
- Mozambique
- Swaziland
- Lesotho
- Zambia
Please check if any restrictions apply to your Port Elizabeth car rental crossing these borders.
Port Elizabeth Car Hire Best Prices
We regularly compare car rental prices with other car hire companies to continue bringing you the cheapest Port Elizabeth car hire, we’ve got a Port Elizabeth vacation car to match your budget, from luxury car rental to cheap car hire. Port Elizabeth seen from your own motor vehicle lets you choose where to next. Let us put you in the driving seat for your Port Elizabeth holiday.
Useful information for driving in South Africa
- South Africans drive on the left hand side of the road
- Operate a mobile phone whilst driving is illegal
- Wearing a seatbelt is the law
- The legal driving age is 18
- Do not drink and drive
- While driving keep to the left hand lane and pass on the right
- Driving with your headlights on during the day makes you more visible to other drivers.
- National roads in South Africa have petrol stations, or garages, with restaurants, restrooms and shops. Useful for taking breaks on long journeys.
- Check vehicle at the start of each day that it has enough oil and water, and that all lights and indicators are functional and the tyre pressure is adequate.
- Keep safe following distances
- Do not speed
- Speed limits on South Africa roads (unless otherwise stated):
- Urban roads - 60 km per hour
- Provincial Roads - 60 - 80 km per hour
- National Roads - 100 - 120 km per hour
- Fuel prices are government regulated, meaning they are roughly the same price at all petrol stations.
- Petrol attendants provide Service at petrol stations. While tipping is customary, it is at your discretion.
Attractions in and around Port Elizabeth from your Port Elizabeth Hire Car
- Garden Route: As part of the Garden Route the scenery around Port Elizabeth is spectacular, lazy drives or purposeful missions are both met with the marvel of nature’s workings.
- Beaches: The beaches in and around Port Elizabeth attract a water sport and sun-worshipping crowd.
- Addo Elephant National Park: Lying 72 km north of Port Elizabeth, this park spans 120,000 hectares and is blissfully malaria free. Over 300 elephant roam the park, as well as a few lions, hyenas, zebras, kudus, elands and warthogs. The park is teeming with bird life.
Please check our website for discount car rental Port Elizabeth specials as well as our Port Elizabeth airport car rental deals, Port Elizabeth long-term car rental rate and our Port Elizabeth monthly car rental rate.
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Chev Spark or similar
Priced from144 144 144 144 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Radio-CD
- 2x adults & 2x children
- Luggage: 1x med. 1x small
Ultra compact and zippy, this is an ideal run around for 1 or 2 persons
Opel Corsa Essentia or similar
Priced from171 171 171 171 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Economical, reliable and equipped with added features!
Chev Spark or similar
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- Manual Transmission
- Radio-CD
- 2x adults & 2x children
- Luggage: 1x med. 1x small
Ultra compact and zippy, this is an ideal run around for 1 or 2 persons
Kia Picanto or similar
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- Manual Transmission
- Radio-CD
- 2x adults & 2x children
- Luggage: 1x med. 1x small
A perfect compact innercity runner, this efficient car is a nimble ride
Hyundai i10 Hatch or similar
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- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Drive this great hatch pumped with power.
Hyundai Atos or similar
Priced from205 205 205 205 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- 2x adults & 2x children
- Luggage: 1x med. 1x small
A compact design with atmospheric space in mind
Kia Picanto or similar
Priced from224 224 224 224 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Radio-CD
- 2x adults & 2x children
- Luggage: 1x med. 1x small
A perfect compact innercity runner, this efficient car is a nimble ride
Hyundai Atos or similar
Priced from224 224 224 224 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 2x adults & 2x children
A compact design with atmospheric space in mind
Hyundai Atos or similar
Priced from243 243 243 243 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- 2x adults & 2x children
- Luggage: 1x med. 1x small
A firm favourite with people on the go.
Hyundai i10 or similar
Priced from248 248 248 248 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 2x adults & 2x children
Style and safety in a versatile car designed for busy lives
Chev Spark or similar
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- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- 2x adults & 2x children
- Luggage: 1x med. 1x small
Safe and secure with nippy acceleration and compact sophistication
VW Polo Vivo Hatch or similar
Priced from288 288 288 288 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
The stylish, compact VW, very popular on South African roads
Nissan Tiida or similar
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- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Designed for ease-of-use and practicality with excellent use of space
Opel Corsa Essentia or similar
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- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Fully equipped with added features!
Hyundai i20 Hatch or similar
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- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Good looks, quality build and easy-flat seating in this economical hatch
Toyota Corolla or similar
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- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
The most popular vehicle in its class, the versatile go anywhere family
VW Polo Vivo or similar
Priced from276 276 276 276 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Fun meets practicality in this urban hatch-back ride.
VW Polo Classic or similar
Priced from286 286 286 286 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
The most popular vehicle in its class, the versatile family favourite
Nissan Tiida A/T or similar
Priced from288 288 288 288 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Designed for ease-of-use and practicality with excellent use of space
Tata Vista Hatchback or similar
Priced from300 300 300 300 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- Luggage:
TheTata Vista Hatch is very versatile and a firm family favourite.
Toyota Corolla or similar
Priced from304 304 304 304 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
The most popular vehicle in its class, the versatile family favourite
Honda Jazz (Automatic) or similar
Priced from314 314 314 314 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Good looks, quality build and easy-flat seating in this economical sedan
Chev Aveo or similar
Priced from319 319 319 319 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
High on saftey, this compact sedan blends fun with performance.
VW Polo Vivo Sedan or similar
Priced from319 319 319 319 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
The stylish, compact VW, very popular on South African roads
Chevrolet Cruze or similar
Priced from324 324 324 324 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Everyday comfort, high build quality and outstanding dynamics
Nissan Tiida or similar
Priced from324 324 324 324 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
A firm favourite for families on the go.
Chevrolet Aveo or similar
Priced from335 335 335 335 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- Luggage:
Everyday comfort, safety and quality in this sedan
Audi A3 Sportback or similar
Priced from348 348 348 348 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
Everyday comfort, high build quality and outstanding dynamics
Nissan Tiida or similar
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- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Designed for ease-of-use and practicality with excellent use of space
VW Polo Hatch or similar
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- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
The VW Po delivers responsive driving with excellent handling and safety
Toyota Corolla or similar
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- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
The most popular vehicle in its class, the versatile family favourite
Chevrolet Cruz or similar
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- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
Everyday comfort, high build quality and outstanding dynamics
Nissan Tiida Automatic or similar
Priced from430 430 430 430 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
The most popular vehicle in its class, a versatile family favourite
Volvo S40 or similar
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- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
a nimble mid-size sedan with elegant design and notorious safety
Toyota Corolla or similar
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- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
- Luggage: 1x lrg. 2x med. 1x small
Everyday comfort, high build quality and outstanding dynamics
Honda Accord or similar
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- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Luxury and style combine with advanced technology in this luxury sedan
BMW 320i or similar
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- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Comfort, quality and sheer driving pleasure in this compact executive
Mercedes C180 or similar
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- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
A compact executive with quality German engineering under the hood
BMW 320i or similar
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- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Comfort, quality and sheer driving pleasure in this compact executive
Mercedes C180 or similar
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- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
A compact executive with quality German engineering under the hood
BMW 320i or similar
Priced from785 785 785 785 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Comfort, quality and sheer driving pleasure in this compact executive
BMW 320i or similar
Priced from844 844 844 844 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Comfort, quality and sheer driving pleasure in this compact executive
Mercedes C180 or similar
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- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
A compact executive with quality German engineering under the hood
Mercedes C180 or similar
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- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
A compact executive with quality German engineering under the hood
Mercedes Benz C180 or similar
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- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
A compact executive with quality German engineering under the hood
Mercedes Benz E200 or similar
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- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
A smooth and relaxing drive in this executive sedan
Mercedes Benz E200 or similar
Priced from1201 1201 1201 1201 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
A smooth and relaxing drive in this executive sedan
Toyota Avanza or similar
Priced from349 349 349 349 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
A popular family car, this 5-seater offers space, economy and capability
Nissan Grand Livina or similar
Priced from357 357 357 357 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 5x adults & 1x children
An energetic comfortable Multi Purpose Vehicle
Nissan Livina or similar
Priced from430 430 430 430 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 5x adults
An energetic comfortable MPV
Toyota Avanza or similar
Priced from470 470 470 470 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
A popular family car, this 5-seater offers space, economy and capability
Chevy Orlando or similar
Priced from642 642 642 642 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD-MP3
- Power Steering
- 5x adults
A practical multi-purpose vehicle with almost limitless versatility
Hyundai H1 Panel Van or similar
Priced from877 877 877 877 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- Luggage:
Premium groods transportation with seats for 2 people.
Toyota Quantum or similar
Priced from775 775 775 775 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 8x adults
The ever popular comfortable people carrier for large familes and groups
VW Crew Bus or similar
Priced from868 868 868 868 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 8x adults
A multi-purpose vehicle for a comfortable driving experience .
Toyota Quantum or similar
Priced from899 899 899 899 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 8x adults
The ever popular comfortable people carrier for large familes and groups
Hyundai H1 or similar
Priced from923 923 923 923 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 8x adults
Ideal transporters for large families and groups.
Toyota Quantum or similar
Priced from1014 1014 1014 1014 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 10x adults
The ever popular comfortable people carrier for large familes and groups
Hyundai H1 or similar
Priced from1032 1032 1032 1032 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 8x adults
Premium group transportation with space for up to 10 people.
Hyundai H1 or similar
Priced from1034 1034 1034 1034 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 8x adults
Premium group transportation with versatile seating and plenty of space
VW Kombi or similar
Priced from1157 1157 1157 1157 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 8x adults
Premium group transportation with versatile seating and plenty of space
Nissan Hardbody or similar
Priced from399 399 399 399 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 2x adults
Nissan Hardbody ensuring power performance in the toughest of conditions
Nissan Single Cab Hardbody or similar
Priced from505 505 505 505 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- Luggage:
The Nissan is a reliable vehicle and perfect for rough terrain
Nissan X-Trail 2x4 or similar
Priced from552 552 552 552 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
The car to match active lifestyles
Daihatsu Terios 2x4 or similar
Priced from592 592 592 592 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
Powerful, comfortable and perfect for rough terrain
Nissan X-Trail 2x4 or similar
Priced from637 637 637 637 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
The car to match active lifestyles
Nissan 4x4 Double Cab or similar
Priced from637 637 637 637 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
4x4 power and traction and additional space of a double cab
Renault Koleos/ Hyundai ix35 or similar
Priced from641 641 641 641 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
These SUVs combine urban travel with outdoors lifestyles
Nissan X-Trail 4x4 or similar
Priced from665 665 665 665 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
The car to match active lifestyles
Kia Sportage 2x4 Auto or similar
Priced from817 817 817 817 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 5x adults
The only automatic SUV on the market, an urban adventure vehicle
Toyota Hilux 4x4 Double Cab or similar
Priced from821 821 821 821 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
Traverse any terrain in this powerful, reliable 4x4
Nissan Navara or similar
Priced from1009 1009 1009 1009 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD-MP3
- Power Steering
- Luggage:
Nissan Navara ensures power performance in the toughest of conditions.
Nissan X-Trail 4x4 or similar
Priced from1009 1009 1009 1009 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
The car to match active lifestyles
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