Car Hire in East London
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
East London Airport
Economy
Hyundai i20 or comparable
£7.31 per day
City Centre
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo Vivo or comparable
£8.65 per day
East London Airport
Mini
Renault Kwid or comparable
£9.75 per day
East London Airport
Compact
Suzuki Ciaz or comparable
£14.41 per day
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East London Airport
Intermediate
VW Polo or comparable
£22.89 per day
City Centre
Standard SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or comparable
£37.33 per day
East London Airport
Full-size
BMW 3 series Aut. or comparable
£57.25 per day
East London Airport
Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or comparable
£58.63 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 09:20 on 19/05/2025. 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
£27 per day
Average car hire length
8 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
£0.93 per litre or £3.53 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.88 per litre or £3.31 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£0.95 per litre or £3.61 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 £15.35 per day
- From East London to Mthatha - 41 offers from £14.74 per day
- From East London to Port Elizabeth - 83 offers from £14.74 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 10 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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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 January (when the average price is £19.67 per day). This is 28% less than the yearly average and 57% less than hiring in August (when the average price is £45.27).
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 June, the average hirer keeps their car for 10 days, and in May, 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, GreenMotion, U-Save, Firefly, Hertz |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | £7 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | U-Save |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Car Rental | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Hyundai i20 | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Proton X50 | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Hertz | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| GreenMotion | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Firefly | Toyota Corolla Quest | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| U-Save | Hyundai Grand i10 | 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 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
BLUU
8.5 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Firefly
7.1 / 10
Total number of reviews
8
Total rental companies
16
Average daily price
£27.03
Lowest daily price
£7.31
Total cars available
399
Top 16 suppliers in East London in 2025
BLUU
2 locations
Hertz
1 location
£18 - £69
SIXT
2 locations
£14 - £80
Europcar
1 location
£16 - £87
Thrifty
1 location
£18 - £75
First Car Rental
1 location
£12 - £88
Carwiz
2 locations
£10 - £15
U-Save
2 locations
£7 - £78
Budget
3 locations
£18 - £93
Keddy
2 locations
£15 - £85
Dollar
1 location
£37 - £75
Bidvest
2 locations
£37 - £75
Avis
3 locations
£18 - £98
GreenMotion
3 locations
£8 - £81
FOX
2 locations
£8 - £81
Firefly
2 locations
£13 - £57
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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