East London Airport (ELS), East London, South Africa
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Thrifty at East London Airport

East London Airport, East London, 5201, South Africa
0027 437 362 116
Pick-up instructions
Please follow the signs to the car rental area Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off instructions
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
Business hours
Mon:
06:00-20:30
Tue:
06:00-20:30
Wed:
06:00-20:30
Thu:
06:00-20:30
Fri:
06:00-20:30
Sat:
07:00-19:00
Sun:
08:00-20:30
Key box
No

Customer Ratings and Latest Reviews

Value for money
Ease of finding
Agent helpfulness
Pick-up speed
Drop-off speed
Car cleanliness
Car condition

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

South Africa
Hyundai Grand i10
3/7/23

Pros: I have always used Thrifty for many years
South Africa
Hyundai i10
2/7/23

Pros: Clean car

Cons: Professionalism
South Africa
Toyota Corolla
1/6/23

Pros: I got a brand new car with only 80km only clock ! Like the smell of a new car..
South Africa
Toyota Avanza
12/20/22

Pros: The car was clean and ready for collection. The staff were friendly and welcoming.

Cons: The check in process was a bit slow.
Israel
Toyota Avanza
10/11/22

Pros: When I asked to check other options they tried hard to give me the car I needed
South Africa
Nissan Almera
10/9/22

Pros: No delays

Cons: None
South Africa
Volkswagen Polo
3/30/22

Pros: good

Cons: No mats in the car
South Africa
Nissan Almera
3/20/22

Pros: professional frontline service

Cons: nothing
South Africa
Hyundai Grand i10
3/10/22

Pros: They were efficient
South Africa
Hyundai Grand i10
3/9/22

Pros: Receptionist was great, car was clean and their employees were great.

Cons: Fix the car door, they are making noise upon opening. Otherwise it was value for that money
South Africa
Volkswagen Polo
1/12/22

Pros: I have nothing to say

Cons: Yes ii was late for picking up the car but the guy that was at the kiosk wasn't helpful, he told me I'm late and he doesn't have cars and that was it.
South Africa
Nissan Double Cab
7/9/20

Pros: It was very bad

Cons: I was not provided with car. It was unavailable
Australia
VW T6 Kombi
3/23/20

Pros: Service was really good
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Most popular car rental deals

East London Airport
Intermediate Van
Toyota Rumion or similar
Toyota Rumion
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
$52.85 per day
East London Airport
Full-size SUV
Toyota Hilux or similar
Toyota Hilux
  • 5
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$106.58 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:50 PM on 4/24/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

East London Airport (ELS), East London, South Africa

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Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65

Rental Conditions

Please check the Rental Conditions for each vehicle prior to booking as some conditions, particularly the deposit and deductible, may vary based on the class of vehicle.

Rate includes
Free cancellation with a full refund up to 48 hours before your pick-up time, Mileage: 500 km per rental, Collision Damage Waiver (deductible: ~€ 615.00), Theft Protection, Third Party Liability (TPL), Premium Location fee, Free modifications, State Tax.
Rate excludes
The following surcharges may apply: Rental contract fee.
Driver requirements
Minimum rental age is 18 years.
A Young driver fee is not applied.

There is no maximum age.
A Senior driver fee is not applied.

The driver license must have been issued by authorized authorities at least 1 year(s) before the date of the commencement of the rental.

A driver license printed using a non-Roman alphabet (Arabic, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc) must be supplemented by an International Driving Permit. Please note that the International Driving Permit is valid only if accompanied by the regular driver license.
UK customers must bring their DVLA check code along with their photo ID. This check code can be obtained from the DVLA website.

In order to pick up the car, the following documents are required: voucher, passport or ID, International Driving Permit and a valid credit card in the name of the renter.
Deposit and deductible policy

Optional extras and services

Prices for extras are shown on the booking page.


Additional charges will be applied.
Delivery/Collection service is available only by previous request.
Fuel policy
The vehicle is provided with a full tank of fuel and must be returned with the same amount in order to avoid additional charges.
Business hours
Period of time, during regular working hours, when the car is still guaranteed for the customer, if the customer is late for pick up (the grace period) is 29 minutes.

Pick-up & Drop-off
Mon:  
06:00 - 20:30
Tue:  
06:00 - 20:30
Wed:  
06:00 - 20:30
Thu:  
06:00 - 20:30
Fri:  
06:00 - 20:30
Sat:  
07:00 - 19:00
Sun:  
08:00 - 20:30

Top Suppliers at East London Airport

BLUU
BLUU
Very good 8.5 / 7 reviews
+27437075310
66 Settlers Way, Greenfields, East London, 5201
$22 - $103
Working hours
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08:00-17:00
Tue:
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Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.4 / 19 reviews
+270437362117
66 Settlers Way, East London Airport, East London, 5200
$49 - $106
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Mon:
07:30-18:30
Tue:
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SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.3 / 5 reviews
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East London Airport, Unit 6 Car Rental Section, East London, 5200
$23 - $145
Working hours
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07:00-18:00
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Sun:
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Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.1 / 1 review
+27437362230
Settlers Way, East London Airport, East London, 5200, South Africa
$20 - $110
Working hours
Mon:
06:00-20:30
Tue:
06:00-20:30
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First Car Rental
First Car Rental
Very good 8 / 13 reviews
+27437362900 / +27823134050
66 Settlers Way, East London Airport
$15 - $112
Working hours
Mon:
06:00-21:00
Tue:
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Wed:
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Budget
Budget
Very good 8 / 3 reviews
+27437098200
Terminal Building
$25 - $122
Working hours
Mon:
06:00-20:30
Tue:
06:00-20:30
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06:00-20:30
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06:00-20:30
Fri:
06:00-20:30
Sat:
06:45-19:00
Sun:
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U-Save
U-Save
Very good 8 / 1 review
+27411804900
East London Airport, East London, 5200
$55 - $98
Working hours
Mon:
00:00-23:59
Tue:
00:00-23:59
Wed:
00:00-23:59
Thu:
00:00-23:59
Fri:
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Sun:
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Carwiz
Carwiz
Very good 8
+27437078290
East London Airport, King Phalo
$13 - $19
Working hours
Mon:
08:00-17:00
Tue:
08:00-17:00
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Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.9 / 1 review
+27437362230
East London Airport
$20 - $107
Working hours
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06:00-20:30
Tue:
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Avis
Avis
Average 7.8
+27437098200
East London, 5200, South Africa
$25 - $125
Working hours
Mon:
06:00-20:30
Tue:
06:00-20:30
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Thu:
06:00-20:30
Fri:
06:00-20:30
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Sun:
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Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.8
+27437362116
East London Airport, East London, 5201, South Africa
$53 - $107
Working hours
Mon:
06:00-20:30
Tue:
06:00-20:30
Wed:
06:00-20:30
Thu:
06:00-20:30
Fri:
06:00-20:30
Sat:
07:00-19:00
Sun:
08:00-20:30
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Average 7.6 / 12 reviews
+27411804900 / +27636472282
East London Airport, East London, 5200
$57 - $101
Working hours
Mon:
00:00-23:59
Tue:
00:00-23:59
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FOX
FOX
Average 7.5
+27437362230
East London Airport Settlers Way
Working hours
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06:00-20:30
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Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.1 / 15 reviews
+27437362116
East London Airport, East London, 5201
$80
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07:30-18:30
Tue:
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Wed:
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Thu:
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Sun:
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