Car Rental in East London
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
East London Airport Car Rental
Mini
Kia Picanto
or similar
$15.30
/ per day
East London Airport Car Rental
Economy
Hyundai i20
or similar
$16.73
/ per day
East London Airport Car Rental
Compact
Nissan Almera
or similar
$24.06
/ per day
East London Airport Car Rental
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo
or similar
$33.67
/ per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Downtown Car Rental
Intermediate Van
Toyota Avanza
or similar
$50.64
/ per day
East London Airport Car Rental
Standard
Toyota Quest Aut.
or similar
$54.16
/ per day
East London Airport Car Rental
Premium
Audi Q2
or similar
$69.31
/ per day
East London Airport Car Rental
Standard Elite SUV
Volkswagen Tiguan
or similar
$115.34
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 15:47 on 2023-12-04. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
$47 per day
Average car rental length
9 days
Speed limit within town
60 km/h or 37 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 120 km/h or 62 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
$1.18 per liter or $4.46 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.05 per liter or $3.98 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$1.27 per liter or $4.80 / 1 gallon
One-Way Car Rentals in East London
The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in East London and drop off in another city include:
- From East London to Cape Town - 132 offers from $19.63 per day
- From East London to Mthatha - 41 offers from $18.85 per day
- From East London to Port Elizabeth - 83 offers from $18.85 per day
Top 20 Cities near East London
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Mthatha Car Rentals from $15.30 per day183.6 km / 114.1 miles away
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Port Elizabeth Car Rentals from $15.30 per day230.4 km / 143.2 miles away
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Margate Car Rentals from $22.05 per day339.2 km / 210.8 miles away
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Pietermaritzburg Car Rentals from $15.30 per day448.8 km / 278.9 miles away
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457.1 km / 284.0 miles away
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Bloemfontein Car Rentals from $15.30 per day461.9 km / 287.0 miles away
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Durban Car Rentals from $14.77 per day492.7 km / 306.1 miles away
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George Car Rentals from $15.30 per day516.3 km / 320.8 miles away
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Kimberley Car Rentals from $15.30 per day553.8 km / 344.1 miles away
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Richards Bay Car Rentals from $15.30 per day627.4 km / 389.8 miles away
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753.9 km / 468.5 miles away
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757.0 km / 470.4 miles away
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Johannesburg Car Rentals from $14.83 per day768.2 km / 477.3 miles away
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Centurion Car Rentals from $15.30 per day799.0 km / 496.5 miles away
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Hermanus Car Rentals from $15.76 per day808.7 km / 502.5 miles away
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Pretoria Car Rentals from $14.69 per day811.7 km / 504.4 miles away
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Stellenbosch Car Rentals from $15.76 per day837.4 km / 520.3 miles away
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Cape Town Car Rentals from $15.30 per day861.2 km / 535.1 miles away
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Nelspruit Car Rentals from $15.30 per day908.3 km / 564.4 miles away
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Polokwane Car Rentals from $15.30 per day1034.3 km / 642.7 miles away
Top 20 Locations near East London
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East London Airport Car Rentals from $15.30 per day
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Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown Car Rentals from $22.80 per day125.8 km / 78.2 miles away
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Port Elizabeth Airport Car Rentals from $15.30 per day230.4 km / 143.2 miles away
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Bloemfontein Airport Car Rentals from $15.30 per day461.9 km / 287.0 miles away
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Downtown Car Rentals from $15.30 per day466.3 km / 289.7 miles away
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King Shaka International Airport Car Rentals from $14.77 per day492.7 km / 306.1 miles away
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George Airport Car Rentals from $15.30 per day516.3 km / 320.8 miles away
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Kimberley Airport Car Rentals from $15.30 per day553.8 km / 344.1 miles away
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Richards Bay Airport Car Rentals from $15.30 per day627.4 km / 389.8 miles away
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757.0 km / 470.4 miles away
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Johannesburg Airport Car Rentals from $21.53 per day768.2 km / 477.3 miles away
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Tambo International Airport Car Rentals from $14.83 per day768.2 km / 477.3 miles away
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Johannesburg Lanseria Airport Car Rentals from $15.30 per day789.2 km / 490.4 miles away
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Pretoria Hatfield Car Rentals from $14.69 per day811.7 km / 504.4 miles away
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813.3 km / 505.4 miles away
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Wonderboom Airport Car Rentals from $15.30 per day821.7 km / 510.6 miles away
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Cape Town Airport Car Rentals from $15.30 per day861.2 km / 535.1 miles away
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877.4 km / 545.2 miles away
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Downtown Car Rentals from $15.30 per day877.5 km / 545.3 miles away
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Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport Car Rentals from $15.30 per day908.3 km / 564.4 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in East London?
Car rental prices in East London vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in East London
The cheapest month to rent a car in East London is October (when prices average $23.71 per day). This is 31% cheaper than the yearly average and 47% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $45.11).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What’s the usual rental length in East London?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in March, the average renter keeps their car for 10 days, and in May, they keep their car for 5 days.
Average number of rental days in East London
What's the most popular month to rent a car in East London?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in East London is December, and the least popular is July.
Monthly searches in East London by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Car rental locations | 4 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, Thrifty, GreenMotion, Hertz, Keddy |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Vans |
| Lowest price | $15 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Keddy |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Thrifty | Hyundai Grand i10 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Nissan Almera | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Thrifty | Nissan Almera | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Volkswagen Polo Vivo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Proton X50 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| GreenMotion | Hyundai Venue | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Keddy | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Hyundai i20 | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an 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, verified, and trustworthy.
JC
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
April 20, 2023
Seeing family
SM
South Africa
Toyota Corolla Quest
January 3, 2023
Nature
NN
South Africa
VW Polo
January 2, 2023
Vacation
VJ
South Africa
Nissan Almera
October 9, 2022
Very exciting places like Kidds Beach , very nice place with sea breeze
NC
Ireland
Toyota Starlet
February 18, 2022
Staff that helped me was very professional and helpful
MP
South Africa
Renault Clio
August 28, 2019
It was great and smooth sailing process and I appreciated that from the Representatives.
OM
South Africa
Renault Clio
August 17, 2019
Book on time to avoid disappointments
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Hertz
9.2 / 10
Lowest rated company
Firefly
8 / 10
Total number of reviews
8
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
$47.40
Lowest daily price
$15.30
Total cars available
183
Top 11 Suppliers in East London in 2023
Hertz
2 locations
$23 - $120
BLUU
2 locations
$23 - $90
Keddy
2 locations
$15 - $68
First Car Rental
1 location
$18 - $109
GreenMotion
2 locations
$17 - $131
Budget
2 locations
$21 - $164
Europcar
1 location
SIXT
1 location
$27 - $140
Bidvest
1 location
Avis
3 locations
$21 - $167
Firefly
2 locations
$22 - $113
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