Car Hire in East London
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
East London Airport
Mini
Renault Kwid or comparable
NOK 141.73 per day
East London Airport
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
NOK 168.43 per day
City Centre
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest or comparable
NOK 199.25 per day
East London Airport
Intermediate
VW Polo or comparable
NOK 244.49 per day
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East London Airport
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
NOK 310.04 per day
City Centre
Standard SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or comparable
NOK 457.33 per day
East London Airport
Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or comparable
NOK 473.27 per day
East London Airport
Premium
Audi A4 or comparable
NOK 613.12 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:44 on 28/06/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+27
Average car hire price
NOK 326 per day
Average car hire length
9 days
Speed limit within city centre
60 km/h or 37 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 - 120 km/h or 62 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
NOK 12.74 per litre or NOK 48.21 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
NOK 11.96 per litre or NOK 45.26 per gallon
Highest petrol price
NOK 13.03 per litre or NOK 49.33 per gallon
One-way Car Hire in East London
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in East London and drop off in another city include:
- From East London to Cape Town - 132 offers from NOK 215.95 per day
- From East London to Mthatha - 41 offers from NOK 207.40 per day
- From East London to Port Elizabeth - 83 offers from NOK 207.40 per day
Top 8 cities near East London
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230.4 km / 143.2 miles
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492.7 km / 306.1 miles
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516.3 km / 320.8 miles
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768.2 km / 477.3 miles
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811.7 km / 504.4 miles
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811.9 km / 504.5 miles
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861.2 km / 535.1 miles
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908.3 km / 564.4 miles
Top 9 locations near East London
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230.4 km / 143.2 miles
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492.7 km / 306.1 miles
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516.3 km / 320.8 miles
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768.2 km / 477.3 miles
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780.2 km / 484.8 miles
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811.7 km / 504.4 miles
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861.2 km / 535.1 miles
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877.5 km / 545.3 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in East London the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in East London fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in East London
The best month to hire a car in East London is June (when the average price is NOK 222.64 per day). This is 41% less than the yearly average and 65% less than hiring in August (when the average price is NOK 634.61).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in East London?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in December, the average hirer keeps their car for 10 days, and in November, they keep their car for 5 days.
Average number of hire days in East London
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in East London?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in East London is December, and the least popular is May.
Popularity of Car Hire in East London by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 5 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, Firefly, GreenMotion, U-Save, SIXT |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | NOK 142 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Carwiz |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Car Rental | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Firefly | Toyota Corolla Quest | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| GreenMotion | Hyundai i20 | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Proton X50 | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| SIXT | Renault Kwid | 5 | 0 | Small cars |
| U-Save | Hyundai Grand i10 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| U-Save | Suzuki Ciaz | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Our customers' reviews
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.
JS
United Kingdom
Ford Ecosport
02/01/2021
I had the best experience and don't have any qualms about using your service again
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT
8.6 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Firefly
7.3 / 10
Total number of reviews
8
Total rental companies
16
Average daily price
NOK 325.99
Lowest daily price
NOK 141.73
Total cars available
251
Top 16 suppliers in East London in 2025
SIXT
2 locations
NOK 194 - NOK 1,082
BLUU
2 locations
NOK 194 - NOK 1,082
Europcar
1 location
NOK 225 - NOK 752
U-Save
2 locations
NOK 682
Hertz
1 location
NOK 216 - NOK 857
Carwiz
2 locations
NOK 142 - NOK 405
Budget
3 locations
NOK 238 - NOK 1,045
Keddy
2 locations
NOK 169 - NOK 728
Dollar
1 location
NOK 229 - NOK 984
Avis
3 locations
NOK 250 - NOK 1,097
Thrifty
1 location
NOK 229 - NOK 984
Bidvest
2 locations
NOK 221 - NOK 613
First Car Rental
1 location
NOK 153 - NOK 641
FOX
2 locations
NOK 153 - NOK 641
GreenMotion
3 locations
NOK 718 - NOK 842
Firefly
2 locations
NOK 163 - NOK 712
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