Pietermaritzburg travel guide
Pietermaritzburg Tourism | Pietermaritzburg Guide
You're Going to Love Pietermaritzburg
With a population of 750,845, Pietermaritzburg is a must-see destination in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Pietermaritzburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Pietermaritzburg
How to Get to Pietermaritzburg
Plane
When flying to Pietermaritzburg, you’ll arrive at Pietermaritzburg (PZB), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Pietermaritzburg from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 22h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Pietermaritzburg is to pick up a car hire from Durban, which is about 42 miles from Pietermaritzburg. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and CarWiz, among others, in Durban.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pietermaritzburg, including Intercity Xpress, APM and Eagle Liner. From Durban, the bus ride to Pietermaritzburg takes 60 miles and will cost you around £13. From Johannesburg, the ticket costs about £24 for a journey of 350 miles. The most popular bus station is Pietermaritzburg Intercape Ferreira Mainliner (Pty) Ltd, located 1.0 mile from the city centre of Pietermaritzburg. Pietermaritzburg McDonald's Centre is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 mile from the city centre.
Airlines serving Pietermaritzburg
Where to stay in Pietermaritzburg
Average rates range from around £38 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £22 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Pietermaritzburg
Hiring a car in Pietermaritzburg
Hiring a car in Pietermaritzburg costs £22 per day, on average, or £45 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 47% more expensive than at Pietermaritzburg.
Expect to pay £1.09 per litre in Pietermaritzburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.08 and £17.44.