Port El Kantaoui is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Port El Kantaoui works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Port El Kantaoui, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 6 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Port El Kantaoui, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
| Hotels from | €99/night |
| Options nearby | 20 |
| Nearest city | Sousse, 9 km |
| Activities from | €9.7 |
| Airport | No |
Where to stay
Accommodation in Port El Kantaoui starts at around €99 per night, with a typical rate near €209 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels
- Tour Khalef, 5-star, guest rating 8.8 from 2185 reviews, from €367 per night
- Hasdrubal Thalassa Port El Kantaoui, 4-star, guest rating 8.6 from 61 reviews, from €99 per night
- Iberostar Selection Diar El Andalous, 5-star, guest rating 8.6 from 108 reviews, from €306 per night
- Sousse Palace Hotel & Spa, 5-star, guest rating 8.4 from 560 reviews, from €124 per night
- Mövenpick Resort & Marine Spa Sousse, 5-star, guest rating 8.4 from 244 reviews, from €179 per night
Fun VIP Transfers: All Cities & Airports (1-22p) Pickup All
from €10
Day trips & routes
- Sousse — about 9 km, 20m drive
- Monastir — about 37 km, 49m drive
- Hammamet — about 74 km, 53m drive
- Mahdia — about 90 km, 1h 30m drive
- Nabeul — about 96 km, 1h 20m drive
- Tunis — about 134 km, 1h 32m drive
Fastest option is Sousse: 20m by car.
Things to see
- "Horseback riding with private transfer", rated 5 from 28 reviews, from €60
- "Fun VIP Transfers: All Cities & Airports (1-22p) Pickup All", rated 5 from 15 reviews, from €9.7
- "2Days 4x4 safari from Sousse/Hammamet/Tunis, night 100km deep in Sahara desert", rated 5 from 11 reviews, from €375
- "Private Day Trip: Carthage, Blue & White Sidi Bou Said & More", rated 5 from 10 reviews, from €59.99
- "Private Fun VIP Custom Tours Tunisia (2-14 Days) Pickup All", rated 5 from 8 reviews, from €127
Private Day Trip: Carthage, Blue & White Sidi Bou Said & More
from €60
Getting there and around
Port El Kantaoui has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 6 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Port El Kantaoui is around €209, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
Car rental essentials
To rent a car in Port El Kantaoui you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 6 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Tunisia, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
Excursion VIP Tunis Medina, Bardo Carthage & Sidi BouSaid
from €58