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Tour Port Elizabeth.

Located just 11km from the centre of Port Elizabeth and placed at the end of the Garden Route, this is a great place to base yourself if you are looking to explore the wonders of South Africa.

 

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At Zest Car Rental, we offer a fresh and honest approach to car hire. We keep a close eye on customer feedback and vehicle standards from our providers so you will always have peace of mind that your car rental experience will be hassle-free with no hidden extras.

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Book with Zest Car Rental at Port Elizabeth Airport!

Zest Car Rental provides a fresh and honest approach to hiring a car at Port Elizabeth Airport. At Zest, we know how important transparency is when booking car rental. Our four-step booking process is simple and hassle-free, with no hidden costs or extras. At Zest, we know when planning your trip, you shouldn’t have to sweat the details and focus on the small print. Instead, you can relax and look forward to your holiday, without getting lost in car rental complications! 
 
We also know that sometimes, plans change. Therefore, we offer free cancellation and amendments up to 48 hours before your rental start as standard. Should you require it, we also offer enhanced cancellation protection for a small fee. This offers you free cancellation right up to the time your rental starts! 
 
Zest Car Rental only works with carefully selected and trusted car rental providers at Port Elizabeth Airport who care as much about reputation as we do, and always put the customer first. All our providers are monitored closely, and we review customer feedback frequently to ensure you receive the best rental experience possible. Our amazing customer feedback has meant we are ranked ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot. Also, Zest Car Rental are Feefo Platinum Trusted! You can read our Feefo reviews here
 
Stay protected with Zest! We offer breakdown assistance at Port Elizabeth Airport as standard. Should you wish to be fully covered, we can provide you with our industry leading top-up insurance. Our top-up insurance is the top level of cover available provided by us. You’ll receive reimbursement cover against any loss or damage to the vehicle not covered by the standard car hire insurance. To find out what is covered on our top-up insurance, check out our blog! You can rest assured we’ve made things as simple as possible so you can focus on enjoying your holiday and exploring hidden gems! 
 
If you wish to share the driving on holiday, we have negotiated a free additional driver with many of our trusted car rental providers! If your chosen provider does include a free additional driver, this will be clearly labelled on the quote page. Generate a quick and easy quote today! 
 
All rental providers we work with operate a fair fuel policy. This means you either collect the car full of fuel then return it full or return it with the same amount provided upon collection. Hassle-free and straightforward! Learn more about fair fuel policies here
 
If you ever have any queries before, during or after your car rental, our friendly customer support team is here to help you. We can even provide you with a quote or make your booking over the telephone! Our U.K. based call centre is open 7 days a week. Wherever you are, Zest are! We operate a 24/7 Customer Support Telephone line for any urgent enquiries during out of office hours. 
 
The great inclusions Zest offers with every rental has led to us being the one and only Which? Recommended Car Hire Broker, an accolade we have earnt every year since 2017! Which? Concluded that Zest Car Rental goes ‘beyond for their customers’ and awarded Zest with a five-star rating for the clarity of the final hire cost. Fresh, Honest and Transparent! 

Sightseeing in Port Elizabeth

Embark on the Donkin Heritage Trail to get an insight into the history of Port Elizabeth. This will give you access to 51 places. This is a wonderful introduction to this city and best explored on foot. Spot the wide variety of monuments, galleries, and museums along the way.

Home to Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth is widely renowned for its water sports. The plethora of sporting facilities make this the ideal place to try a variety of sports such as canoeing and surfing. If you enjoy scuba diving, there are plenty of breathtaking sites to take on.

The bay in Port Elizabeth is also a great place to go whale watching. Arrange to go on a boat trip and you should hopefully see a humpback, minke or killer whale.

Day Trips From Port Elizabeth

Head to the Island Nature Reserve and hit the bushbuck walking trails. Climb the fire look-out ladders for excellent views of the forest and ocean on a clear day.

Visit the Van Staden's Wild Flower Reserve in spring and appreciate the beautiful blossoms.

Visit the Cape Recife Lighthouse, 7km away from Port Elizabeth which can be found at the entrance to Algoa Bay. This lighthouse has provided protection from the 'Thunderbolt Reef' for many years as it is obscured by the ocean.

Drive to Addo Elephant National Park and try out one of the hiking trails, or head out on a game trail. Home to around 600 elephants at the Hapoor Dam and plenty of Lions and other animals too, you will surely see a good range of wildlife on your travels here.

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