Plettenberg Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Plettenberg Bay

With a population of 19,445, Plettenberg Bay is a must-see destination in Western Cape, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Plettenberg Bay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Plettenberg Bay

Plettenberg Bay in June
Estimated hotel price
£118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plettenberg Bay in June
Estimated hotel price
£118
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Plettenberg Bay

Plane

When flying to Plettenberg Bay, you’ll arrive at Plettenberg Bay (PBZ), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Plettenberg Bay from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 42h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Plettenberg Bay is to pick up a car hire from Port Elizabeth, which is about 129 miles from Plettenberg Bay. You’ll find branches of Hertz and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Port Elizabeth.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Plettenberg Bay using Delta Coaches or City to City. The most popular bus station is Plettenberg Bay Shell Ultra City, located 0.8 miles from the city centre of Plettenberg Bay. Plettenberg Bay is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Plettenberg Bay, you’ll arrive at Plettenberg Bay (PBZ), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Plettenberg Bay from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 42h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Plettenberg Bay is to pick up a car hire from Port Elizabeth, which is about 129 miles from Plettenberg Bay. You’ll find branches of Hertz and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Port Elizabeth.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Plettenberg Bay using Delta Coaches or City to City. The most popular bus station is Plettenberg Bay Shell Ultra City, located 0.8 miles from the city centre of Plettenberg Bay. Plettenberg Bay is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Plettenberg Bay

Airlines serving Plettenberg Bay

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,576 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Cemair
Good (13 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (71 reviews)
Proflight Zambia
Excellent (1 reviews)

Where to stay in Plettenberg Bay

Average rates range from around £55 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £104 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Plettenberg Bay

Most booked hotels in Plettenberg Bay

Tsala Treetop Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£190+
The Plettenberg Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£189+
Bayview Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£67+
Formosa Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£42+
Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£39+

Hiring a car in Plettenberg Bay

Expect to pay £1.09 per litre in Plettenberg Bay (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.

Expect to pay £1.09 per litre in Plettenberg Bay (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.