Overall6.6/10Easier to reach than about 60% of cities
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Good to Know
- Port Elizabeth Airport is the nearest major airport serving Jeffreys Bay. Multiple shuttle operators compete on the route, so comparing quotes before booking can yield better rates.
- J Bay Cabs, Jeffreys Bay Transfers, and Friendly Cabs are established local operators with 24/7 service; book in advance during peak season (June-August southern hemisphere winter for surfing) to ensure availability.
- Garden Route Express Shuttle is a budget-friendly option if your travel dates align with Wednesday, Friday, or Sunday departures.
- Surfers should confirm in advance that your shuttle operator can accommodate surfboards without extra fees.
- No passenger rail or ferry service connects Jeffreys Bay to other cities; road is the only transport mode between major towns.
- Day trips to Tsitsikamma, Addo, and Plettenberg Bay are popular; shuttle operators offer tour-day service (wait while you visit, then return you) at negotiated rates.
Ground Transport
Private Airport Transfers / Taxis
Operators
J Bay Cabs
- Contact
- 083 611 1003
- Service
- Airport pickup from arrivals hall, 24/7 service, can accommodate surfboards and luggage
Jeffreys Bay Transfers
- Service
- Airport transfers to/from Port Elizabeth, 6-seater people carriers available
Friendly Cabs
- Service
- Licensed meter taxi service, 24/7 availability, airport transfers and local shuttles
Pricing Model
- Type
- Metered and negotiated
- Per Km
- ZAR 13
- Starting Fee
- ZAR 10
- Waiting Time Per Minute
- ZAR 1.50
- Note
- Rates vary by operator; advance booking recommended; surfboards accommodated
Shared Shuttle Service
Operators
Garden Route Express Shuttle
- Route
- Port Elizabeth - St Francis - Jeffreys Bay - Plettenberg Bay - Knysna
- Schedule
- Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
- Cost Per Person
- ZAR 650
Local Taxi / Minibus
- Note
- Standard black taxis operate within Jeffreys Bay but limited inter-city routes
Day Trip Destinations
Tsitsikamma National Park
- Distance Km
- 60-80
- Shuttle Available
- Yes
- Travel Time Minutes
- 60-90
- Notes
- Offers hiking, waterfall views, and Bloukrans Bungee Jump
Plettenberg Bay
- Distance Km
- 40
- Shuttle Available
- Yes
- Travel Time Minutes
- 45-60
- Notes
- Beach town and tourist destination
St Francis Bay / Cape St Francis
- Distance Km
- 25-30
- Shuttle Available
- Yes
- Travel Time Minutes
- 30-40
- Notes
- Nearby coastal village with attractions
Addo Elephant National Park
- Distance Km
- 50-60
- Shuttle Available
- Yes
- Travel Time Minutes
- 60-75
- Notes
- Wildlife viewing
Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) City Centre
- Distance Km
- 70-80
- Shuttle Available
- Yes
- Travel Time Minutes
- 50-60
- Notes
- Urban center with museums, beaches, shopping
Knysna
- Distance Km
- 120
- Shuttle Available
- Yes
- Travel Time Minutes
- 120-150
- Notes
- Garden Route destination
Airport
- Name
- Port Elizabeth International Airport (Gqeberha)
- Distance Km
- 70-80
- Travel Time Minutes
- 50-60
Rail Ferry Connections
- Rail
- Not available
- Ferry
- Not applicable - coastal town but no passenger ferry service
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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