The average price of a 7-day trip to Port Elizabeth is $1,798 for a solo traveler, $3,229 for a couple, and $6,054 for a family of 4. Port Elizabeth hotels range from $34 to $156 per night with an average of $45, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) are between $1,184 and $2,455 per person for economy flights and $3,715 to $7,704 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $25 to $52 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Port Elizabeth, ZA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PLZ and stay in a Port Elizabeth hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- April 23rd to May 20th (except the week of May 7th)
- August 27th to September 30th
- October 22nd to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Port Elizabeth is usually mid January.
Average Port Elizabeth Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Port Elizabeth for a week is $1,079-$2,738($154-$391 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $52 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $646 to $2,038 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $51 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $46 to $56 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Port Elizabeth for a week is $2,976-$5,974($425-$853 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $104 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,292 to $4,076 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $51 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $46 to $56 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Port Elizabeth for a week is $3,728-$10,220($533-$1,460 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $208 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,584 to $8,152 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $102 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $74 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Port Elizabeth
How cheap can you make a vacation to Port Elizabeth? The cheapest trip to Port Elizabeth is about $122 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 7% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $28.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Port Elizabeth for a week is $857-$2,460($122-$351 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $13 to $26 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $646 to $2,038 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $34 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Port Elizabeth for a week is $1,594-$4,680($228-$669 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,292 to $4,076 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $34 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Port Elizabeth for a week is $3,140-$9,288($449-$1,327 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,584 to $8,152 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $68 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $60 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Port Elizabeth cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Port Elizabeth Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Port Elizabeth.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Port Elizabeth for a week is $2,623-$10,024($375-$1,432 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,848 to $4,830 for first class
Lodging: $65 to $156 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Port Elizabeth for a week is $4,856-$15,512($694-$2,216 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,696 to $9,660 for first class
Lodging: $65 to $156 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Port Elizabeth for a week is $9,712-$29,212($1,387-$4,173 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,392 to $19,320 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $312 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $504 to $1,210 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Port Elizabeth Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Port Elizabeth is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Port Elizabeth due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Port Elizabeth Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Port Elizabeth hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Port Elizabeth.
Flight Costs to Port Elizabeth
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,455 average in late December to a low of $1,184 in mid January. Median flight price is $1,539. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Port Elizabeth our data includes 30 originating airports, and 42 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Port Elizabeth from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $3,744 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Oliver Reginald Tambo International (JNB) in Johannesburg (South Africa) at an average of just $108.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Port Elizabeth, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,272, so you can easily save about 107% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Port Elizabeth can easily cost $190 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $13 per person. Private tours can cost $388 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.