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Car Hire Port Elizabeth Airport
Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
Address
Port Elizabeth Airport, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, 6001, ZA
Phone
(27) 41-5017200
Hours of operation
Mon-Fri
07:00 - 21:00
Sat
07:00 - 20:00
Sun
07:00 - 21:00
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Port Elizabeth Airport car hire, tailor-made for you
Known as both the Windy City and the Friendly City, Port Elizabeth provides the perfect base to explore South Africa’s Eastern Cape.
Land at Port Elizabeth Airport and pick up your Avis car rental, then head straight to the city centre where unforgettable sights await. We make car rental easy, because we know you can’t wait to feel the freedom of the road and get the very most out of your stay. Wherever your travels take you, the keys are waiting for you to unlock the world.
Beyond Port Elizabeth Airport
There’s plenty to see beyond Port Elizabeth, from elephant parks to cultural villages. All you have to do is drive.
Addo Elephant National Park
Drive for 30 minutes via N2 from Port Elizabeth and arrive at Addo Elephant National Park – one of the region’s biggest attractions. The third-largest national park in South Africa, it features a huge range of biodiversity and landscapes. Go see the elephant herds at Hapoor dam or admire views of the verdant Zuurberg mountain.
Grahamstown
Grahamstown is around a 90-minute drive from Port Elizabeth via the N2. This large student town, with a predominantly young population – thanks to Rhodes University – is a lively, artistic day trip destination. With over 40 religious buildings and Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian architecture on show, it’s such an attractive city. The annual National Arts Festival draws in thousands of visitors each July, offering everything from street art to orchestra performances.
Jeffreys Bay
Jeffreys Bay is just under an hour’s drive from Port Elizabeth. Home to a huge surfing community, the bay is listed as one of the world’s best surfing destinations. Look out for Jeffreys Bay Surf Break – a long stretch along the west side of the bay, boasting one of the longest and most perfect right hand point breaks in the world. While professionals come here to surf, you can relax and enjoy the beach scene, or try a surfing lesson yourself.
Collect the keys to your Avis hire car in Port Elizabeth and start your South African road trip.
Plan your journey from Port Elizabeth Airport
Port Elizabeth is just a 10-minute drive from Port Elizabeth Airport via Settlers Hwy/M4. A coastal hotspot on the Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth is home to a wealth of cultural sights and natural attractions sure to entertain every visitor.
Nestled on Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth boasts 40km of stunning beaches with protected areas for swimming. Among the most popular are Kings, Hobie and Humewood beaches – each offering opportunities for fishing, surfing, scuba diving, snorkelling and more. For more secluded areas, head to Sardinia Bay, Blue Horizon Bay or Bluewater Bay.
South Africa’s difficult history is explored at the Red Location Museum, which displays the horrors of institutionalised racism and the heroic efforts of the anti-apartheid movement. There’s also a Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum and Prince Alfred’s Guard Memorial, located in St George’s Park.
You can’t pass up an opportunity to see Route 67 in Port Elizabeth either. It’s a collection of 67 art pieces celebrating the years Nelson Mandela devoted to public life. With a mix of visual arts, urban design, and even architecture, it’s a fascinating attraction.
Before you leave, climb the lighthouse in the Donkin Reserve. You can also follow a heritage trail around the park, taking you past its outdoor monuments and artworks.
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Renter Requirements
- Optional Coverages
- Credit Card Policies
- Debit Card Policies
- Drivers License
- Public Liability and Property Damage
- Age Requirements
- Avis First
- Cancellations/No Shows
- Fuel Policy
- Location Exceptions
- Overdue Rental Administration Fee
- Travel Into Other Countries
Damage Waiver (CDW)
In most cases, Damage Waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your Rental Agreement Form (and in your booking confirmation).
Damage Waiver reduces the amount you pay for each clearly separate incident of damage if the vehicle is damaged (or the amount you pay to replace any keys, accessories or vehicle documents that are lost, stolen or damaged).
The amount you pay for each clearly separate incident of damage will be the lower of a) the applicable cost payable under the Theft, Loss, and Damages Policy; or b) the excess stated on your Rental Agreement Form.
Normally Between ZAR 80.00 and ZAR 200.00 per day.
Super Damage Waiver (SCDW)
An excess reduction product which reduces your damage waiver excess to zero (or, if higher, the amount shown on your Rental Agreement Form).
Normally Between ZAR 150.00 and ZAR 410.00 per day.
Theft Protection waiver (TP)
In most cases, Theft Protection waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your Rental Agreement Form (and in your booking confirmation).
Theft Protection waiver reduces the amount you pay if the vehicle is stolen during the rental period.
The amount you pay will be the lower of a) the applicable cost payable under the Theft, Loss, and Damages Policy; or b) the excess stated on your Rental Agreement Form.
Normally Between ZAR 68.00 and ZAR 175.00 per day.
Super Theft Protection waiver (STP)
An excess reduction product which reduces your theft protection excess to zero.
Normally Between ZAR 153.00 and ZAR 445.00 per day.
Windscreen protection Tyre & Third Party Waiver
WTTDW includes damage to the windscreen and tyres of a vehicle and third party incidents. These three items can be defined as follows:
Windscreen: Any window in the vehicle is covered under WDTTW. This includes door windows, rear window and windscreen.
Tyres: The vehicle's tyre, including the spare wheel. The metal rim, hubcaps and alloy mags wheels are also covered under WTTDW.
Loss of tyres, rims or hubcaps are not covered under WTTDW but will fall under the Theft Loss Waiver.
Third Party: Third Party: Renters are liable for the first R15,900.00 in the event of a third-party damage, by accepting WTTDW the liability is reduced to zero*.
Normally Between ZAR 96.00 and ZAR 106.00 per day.
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)
Covers the driver of the vehicle and personal items in the vehicle in the event of an accident.
Refer Personal Accident Insurance which is underwritten by Guardrisk Insurance Company Limited. You will need to agree to their terms and conditions.
Normally ZAR 55.00 per day
Minor Damage Waiver
This product is available at the point of rental check-out. This cover includes any damage to the body of the vehicle up to the amount of R5 000 including but not limited to scratches, dents or minor collisions. Should MDW be accepted and the damage exceeds R5 000, the CDW liability will apply, depending on the waiver option chosen.
Normally ZAR 52.00 per day
Hail Damage Waiver
This product is available at the point of rental check-out. This cover includes the cost of repairs for all hail-related damages to the vehicle's body or windscreen.
No liability charges apply when HDW is taken. However, if this is declined the Collision Damage Waiver will apply and it will be charged double in the event of hail damage, depending on the waiver option chosen.
Normally ZAR 25.00 per day
Roadside Assistance Plus
This product provides roadside assistance without any additional costs being charged if you break down as a result of vehicle failure you have caused (this includes lost keys).
Normally ZAR 53.00 per day
