Car Rental at East London Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Compact
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$16.54
per day
Mini
Suzuki Celerio
or similar
$20.04
per day
Economy
Ford Figo AMB Hatch
or similar
$26.32
per day
Mini Elite
Hyundai Grand i10
or similar
$29.40
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo
or similar
$35.10
/ per day
Intermediate Van
Toyota Avanza
or similar
$45.61
/ per day
Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc
or similar
$52.07
/ per day
Premium
Audi Q2
or similar
$53.85
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:12 on 2023-06-02. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Why book with us?
Special offers
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Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2022
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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Travel Information
Language
IsiZulu,
Xhosa,
Afrikaans,
English
Xhosa,
Afrikaans,
English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
$34.87 / per day
Average car rental length
9 days
Speed limit within town
60 km/h
37 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 120 km/h
62 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
$1.17 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.25 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.03 per liter
Airport info
East London Airport (ELS)
- IATA: ELS
- ICAO: FAEL
- Name: East London Airport (ELS)
- Distance from city: 5.6 miles / 9 km
Top 18 Locations near East London Airport
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Car Rental at Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown from $25.05 per day125.8 km / 78.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Port Elizabeth Airport from $17.51 per day230.4 km / 143.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Bloemfontein Airport from $20.04 per day461.9 km / 287.0 miles away
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Car Rental in Durban (Downtown) from $23.50 per day466.3 km / 289.7 miles away
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Car Rental at King Shaka International Airport from $20.04 per day492.7 km / 306.1 miles away
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Car Rental at George Airport from $20.04 per day516.3 km / 320.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Kimberley Airport from $17.33 per day553.8 km / 344.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Richards Bay Airport from $18.82 per day627.4 km / 389.8 miles away
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757.0 km / 470.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Johannesburg Airport from $24.90 per day768.2 km / 477.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Tambo International Airport from $18.91 per day768.2 km / 477.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Johannesburg Lanseria Airport from $20.04 per day789.2 km / 490.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Pretoria Hatfield from $21.00 per day811.7 km / 504.4 miles away
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813.3 km / 505.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Wonderboom Airport from $23.48 per day821.7 km / 510.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Cape Town Airport from $20.04 per day861.2 km / 535.1 miles away
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Car Rental in Cape Town (Downtown) from $20.04 per day877.5 km / 545.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from $21.00 per day908.3 km / 564.4 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at East London Airport?
The cost of renting a car at East London Airport varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day at East London Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at East London Airport is May — when rental costs average $28.46 per day. This is 26% cheaper than the yearly average and 44% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $50.52 per day).
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.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at East London Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 13 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average rental length at East London Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at East London Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at East London Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car at East London Airport in December, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches at East London Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, Thrifty, GreenMotion, Hertz, Keddy |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, Vans, SUVs |
| Lowest price | $17 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | GreenMotion |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Nissan Almera | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Nissan Almera | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Thrifty | Hyundai Grand i10 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Volkswagen Polo Vivo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | VW Kombi | 5 | 3 | Vans |
| Keddy | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Kia Picanto | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Toyota Starlet | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | 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.
ZG
South Africa
Toyota Agya
January 3, 2023
Visited family and enjoyed my trip
NN
South Africa
Hyundai i10 Grand
March 10, 2022
I went home this time
NG
South Africa
VW Polo
February 9, 2022
East London Beach front IN South Africa is a Woooow
LH
South Africa
Ford Ecosport
February 24, 2020
Eastern Cape is beautiful. Great place to explore the rolling hills.
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Hertz
9 / 10
Lowest rated company
Firefly
8.2 / 10
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
$34.87
Lowest daily price
$16.54
Total cars available
99
Top 12 Suppliers at East London Airport in 2023
Hertz
437362116
East London Airport
Working hours
Mon:07:30-18:30
Tue:07:30-18:30
Wed:07:30-18:30
Thu:07:30-18:30
Fri:07:30-18:30
Sat:08:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-18:30
+27437075310
66 Settlers Way, Greenfields, East London, 5201
$25 - $90
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-17:00
+270437362222 / +270662840501
East London Airport, Unit 6 Car Rental Section, East London, 5200
$29 - $52
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-13:00
Sun:08:00-13:00
Budget
+27437098200
East London Airport
$26 - $198
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:30
Tue:08:00-18:30
Wed:08:00-18:30
Thu:08:00-18:30
Fri:08:00-18:30
Sat:08:00-18:30
Sun:08:00-18:30
+27437362230
Settlers Way, East London Airport, East London, 5200, South Africa
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:00
Tue:07:00-19:00
Wed:07:00-19:00
Thu:07:00-19:00
Fri:07:00-19:00
Sat:07:30-19:00
Sun:07:03-19:00
Keddy
+27437362230
East London Airport
$24 - $57
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:00
Tue:07:00-19:00
Wed:07:00-19:00
Thu:07:00-19:00
Fri:07:00-19:00
Sat:07:30-19:00
Sun:07:03-19:00
Avis
+27437098200
East London, 5200, South Africa
$29 - $198
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:30
Tue:08:00-18:30
Wed:08:00-18:30
Thu:08:00-18:30
Fri:08:00-18:30
Sat:08:00-18:30
Sun:08:00-18:30
+27437362900 / +27823134050
66 Settlers Way, East London Airport
$20 - $179
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:00
Tue:07:00-19:00
Wed:07:00-19:00
Thu:07:00-19:00
Fri:07:00-19:00
Sat:08:00-19:00
Sun:08:00-19:00
Bidvest
+437075310
East London Airport/ Breezyvale Road
Working hours
Mon:06:00-21:00
Tue:06:00-21:00
Wed:06:00-21:00
Thu:06:00-21:00
Fri:06:00-21:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-21:00
SIXT
+27112309999
66 Settlers Way, Greenfields
$21 - $110
Working hours
Mon:07:00-18:30
Tue:07:00-18:30
Wed:07:00-18:30
Thu:07:00-18:30
Fri:07:00-18:30
Sat:08:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-19:00
+27411804900 / +27636472282
East London Airport, East London, 5200
$17 - $50
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Firefly
437362116
EAST LONDON AIRPORT
Working hours
Mon:06:00-21:00
Tue:06:00-21:00
Wed:06:00-21:00
Thu:06:00-21:00
Fri:06:00-21:00
Sat:07:30-17:00
Sun:07:30-21:00
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