Shuttle Services Plettenberg Bay

If you are looking for shuttle services in Plettenberg Bay, you are in the right place.

Plettenberg Bay (or Plett as it is affectionately known) is one of the most popular vacation destinations in South Africa. It is the last major town along the Garden Route if you are travelling from the West (or first if you are travelling from the East). Because of this popularity with travellers, transport is plays a big part in Plett’s tourism economy.

Shuttle services play a big part in serving this need. Sometimes you just want to enjoy the sights uninhibited without worrying about driving.

In this article, we look at some shuttle service companies that you can consider to fulfill your transporation needs.

Shuttle Services in Plettenberg Bay

Plett Shuttle

Plett Shuttle is one of the longest-standing shuttle service companies in Plettenberg Bay. They have been serving residents and travellers for over 20 years.

The company is owner-operated by Emile van Rooyen, who started in the passenger transportation business in 1999, when still based in Johannesburg. Emile is a qualified a tourist guide in Gauteng province, North West Province and Mpumulanga province, after which he relocated to Plettenberg Bay to start Plett Shuttle.

Their services are broad, including both local short trips and long distance trips to as far as Cape Town.

They focus on 4 airports, those being Plettenberg Bay Airport, George Airport, Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (formerly known as  Port Elizabeth International Airport), and Cape Town International Airport.

In addition to airport transfers and door to door transportation, they provide a chauffeur service. This service is charged on an hourly basis (with limitations on kilometers) and you will have a driver with you at all times to take you from location to location.

Lastly, they have a drive me home service that you can book in advance to have a driver come get you at a pub and drive you home in your own car.

Plett Shuttle has a decent online presence, that consists of their official Facebook page and a website. This makes it very easy to contact them and all the information you need regarding the company is on the website.

Pros

• More than 20 years in business
• Good reputation based on client feedback
• Also include various services like drive-me-home

Cons

• Owner operated so no other vehicle categories

Your Charter

Your Charter is a trusted shuttle service that has a good track record in Plett, having served customers for more than 10 years. They are a compact outfit with a team of experienced drivers who are well-trained and knowledgeable about the Garden Route.

Their services include door to door transportation, airport transfers, and tours in Plett and other areas along the garden route.

Their fleet consists of various vehicle categories, such as SUVs, sedans and hatchbacks, which can usually carry between 1 and 4 passengers. Although they don’t have larger “people carrier” vehicles as part of their permanent fleet, if you need a larger vehicle for a big group, arrangements can be made through the rental of a vehicle (as is done by many shuttle companies).

Your Charter has a healthy online presence that comprises their official website and Facebook page. The Facebook page is fairly active and there you can see images of some of their latest jobs that they have done.

In terms of reputation, Your Charter leads the pack as far as Plettenberg Bay is concerned. They have an average score of 4.7 on Google reviews, from a whopping 41 reviews. This is the highest number of any shuttle service in the area.

What some of the positive reviews say:

• “We used this service for four days, and we can’t recommend it enough. Brighton was our main driver and he was so accommodating to us throughout the four days. He made sure to take us where ever we wanted to go and even stayed at the destinations until we had finished, which made us feel so safe. Thank you again for a terrific service! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️” – Mary Mc Closkey
  

Pros

• More than 10 years experience in the industry
• Excellent reviews from customers praising their service
• Available 24/7 if booked in advance

Cons

• Not as wide a variety of vehicles as competitors in other cities

Marlin’s Cab Service

Marlin’s Cab Services is an owner-managed taxi service that specialises in local transport. The are another veteran business that has been active in Plett for more than 15 years. They are well-known locally and have a sizeable client base of customers who use them frequently.

• Good reputation based on customer reviews
• More than 15 years in the industry
• Also do airport transfers

Cons

• Limited digital footprint

Perils is a small-owner operated business that definitely deserves a mention. Similar to some of the services we have mentioned, they have been serving residents and travellers for more than a decade.

Pros

• A good variety of vehicle categories
• Good reviews from customers
• More than a decade in the industry

Cons

• No online booking option