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With over 50 years of experience in providing clients with some of the lowest rates on car hire in the industry, without forgetting about great customer service and a vast choice of car categories to choose from, Auto Europe is well poised to organise the perfect car rental experience for you. You can pick up your car hire in Port Elizabeth at the airport, so that you can start enjoying this beautiful beach destination as soon as you get off the plane. Past customers have left their car hire reviews in Port Elizabeth for you to read.

Traffic and parking

Driving in a new place can always feel a bit daunting, but if you stay alert and aware of your surroundings, and remember the basic regulations, you should manage no matter where you are. Here are some pointers on driving your car hire in Port Elizabeth. More information is available on the South Africa driving information page.

• Luckily, driving around Port Elizabeth will not take much of a toll on time, as it is known as the '15 minute city', due to the driving times from one location to another being fairly short.
• Please note that speed limit and driving distance road signs are in kilometres, as well as your vehicle's speedometer.
• Generally, the speed limits in South Africa are 60 kilometres per hour (37 miles per hour) in urban areas, 100 kilometres per hour (62 miles per hour) on rural roads, and 120 kilometres per hour (74 miles per hour) on motorways, unless a different limit is given.
• The driver and all passengers are required by law to wear seat belts.
• Cars drive on the left side of the road in South Africa, as in the UK.

Port Elizabeth is easily accessible via the motorway network in South Africa, as it is situated conveniently on the N2 motorway. The popular Garden Route, leading to George and Cape Town, branches out to the west of the city. Heading towards the east, the road dissects the Border Country, and driving your car rental in this direction will get you to East London, and venturing farther still, to Durban.

Parking

There are parking meters available to pay for on-street parking in Port Elizabeth. Please pay close attention to any limitations in effect in the area where you park. Private car parks are also available.

Geographic Information

Port Elizabeth (commonly shortened to 'PE'), is the fifth largest city in South Africa, located on the east coast of the country in the Eastern Cape Province. The city is spread out over about 10 miles along Algoa Bay. Port Elizabeth boasts over 50 miles of beaches, and the city is said to live up to its nicknames, 'The Friendly City' and 'The Windy City'.

With a subtropical climate, the winters in Port Elizabeth can be on the cool side but remain mild, while summers are hot, but the humidity does not reach the levels it does farther north on the east coast.

Port Elizabeth Airport

Port Elizabeth Airport is also known as the "ten minute airport" due to its proximity to the city centre. It is located within a ten-minute drive from Port Elizabeth, two miles south from the city's central business district. Port Elizabeth Airport receives only domestic passenger and cargo traffic. The airport is owned by the Airports Company South Africa which operates nine other airports in South Africa.

Port Elizabeth International Airport - PLZ
Address: Alister Miller Drive, Walmer 6065, South Africa
Official Website: Port Elizabeth Airport
Phone number: +27 (0)41 507 7319

Public Transportation

In case you need to get around Port Elizabeth and the surrounding area, you also can use the modes of public transportation available, some of which are listed below.

Train
The main railway station is centrally located close to the harbour. If you are travelling within the city or the suburbs, you can make use of the commuter service provided by Metrorail. The trains run a regular service during the week, but less often during the weekend. If your destination lies farther away from Port Elizabeth, Shosholoza Meyl has daily long-distance trains to Johannesburg through Bloemfontein.

Buses
Public buses, with routes within the city, are operated by The Algoa Bus Company. Multiple private companies, such as Baz Bus, also have long-range services to neighbouring cities. The main bus station is located in the Market Square.

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