Car Hire in East London
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East London Fort Hare University
Mini
Kia Picanto
or comparable
£ 6.64
per day
East London Fort Hare University
Economy
Hyundai i10
or comparable
£ 7.12
per day
East London Fort Hare University
Compact
Toyota Etios
or comparable
£ 8.52
per day
East London Airport
Mini
Suzuki Celerio
or comparable
£ 20.97
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
East London Airport
Mini
Kia Picanto
or comparable
£ 23.75
/ per day
East London Airport
Mini
Kia Picanto
or comparable
£ 24.13
/ per day
East London Airport
Economy
Suzuki Celerio
or comparable
£ 24.74
/ per day
East London Airport
Compact
Nissan Almera
or comparable
£ 27.32
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 15:25 on 2022-08-11.
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Travel Information
Language
IsiZulu,
IsiXhosa,
Afrikaans
IsiXhosa,
Afrikaans
Currency
ZAR
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Dialing code
27
Budget car hire price
£ 34.32 / per day
Average car hire length
3 days
Speed limit within city centre
40 km/h
25 mi/h
Speed limit out of city centre
100 km/h
62 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.10 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.16 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.01 / 1 liter
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 £ 15.40 per day
- From East London to Mthatha - 41 offers from £ 14.79 per day
- From East London to Port Elizabeth - 83 offers from £ 14.79 per day
Top 16 Cities near East London
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Johannesburg starting at £ 38.92 per day767.7 km / 477.0 miles away
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Cape Town starting at £ 23.75 per day861.2 km / 535.1 miles away
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Durban starting at £ 20.97 per day492.7 km / 306.1 miles away
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Wynberg starting at £ 34.43 per day874.1 km / 543.1 miles away
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Port Elizabeth starting at £ 20.97 per day230.4 km / 143.1 miles away
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George starting at £ 20.97 per day516.3 km / 320.8 miles away
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Nelspruit starting at £ 20.97 per day895.0 km / 556.1 miles away
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Bloemfontein starting at £ 20.97 per day461.9 km / 287.0 miles away
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Kimberley starting at £ 20.97 per day553.8 km / 344.1 miles away
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Stellenbosch starting at £ 24.74 per day837.4 km / 520.4 miles away
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Upington starting at £ 20.97 per day811.9 km / 504.5 miles away
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Newcastle starting at £ 26.18 per day621.4 km / 386.1 miles away
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Jeffreys Bay starting at £ 34.43 per day290.6 km / 180.6 miles away
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Skukuza starting at £ 38.92 per day968.8 km / 602.0 miles away
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Paarl starting at £ 29.75 per day826.5 km / 513.6 miles away
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457.1 km / 284.0 miles away
Top 15 Destinations around East London
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East London Airport starting at £ 20.97 per day6.6 km / 4.1 miles away
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East London Quenera North starting at £ 46.40 per day8.5 km / 5.3 miles away
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Port Elizabeth Airport starting at £ 20.97 per day236.8 km / 147.1 miles away
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Plettenberg Bay Beacon Island starting at £ 34.43 per day434.1 km / 269.7 miles away
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Durban Umbogintwini starting at £ 38.92 per day439.0 km / 272.8 miles away
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Pietermaritzburg Airport starting at £ 20.97 per day444.1 km / 275.9 miles away
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Durban Umhlanga Rocks starting at £ 23.75 per day475.4 km / 295.4 miles away
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King Shaka International Airport starting at £ 20.97 per day487.4 km / 302.9 miles away
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George Airport starting at £ 20.97 per day522.9 km / 324.9 miles away
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Mossel Bay Die Voor Bay starting at £ 34.43 per day550.8 km / 342.3 miles away
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Kimberley Airport starting at £ 20.97 per day556.1 km / 345.6 miles away
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Ulundi Airport starting at £ 12.75 per day622.1 km / 386.5 miles away
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Potchefstroom Baillie Park starting at £ 38.92 per day705.6 km / 438.5 miles away
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Johannesburg Mondeor starting at £ 38.92 per day750.4 km / 466.3 miles away
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Johannesburg Constantia Kloof starting at £ 24.84 per day764.7 km / 475.2 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in East London?
Our data show how prices for hiring a car in East Londonfluctuate depending on the time of the year. This graph can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in East London
The cheapest month to hire a car in East London is August with prices starting at £ 11.85 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is February with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 116.80. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 29. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in East London?
Hirers picking up a car in East London keep them for an average of 10 days during in February, while those picking up their cars in September keep them for an average of 4.
Average Hire Length in East London
What month is the most favoured for hiring a car in East London?
While travellers visit East London year-round, the most popular month for hiring a car is February, and the least popular is October.
Popularity of Car Hire in East London by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Thrifty ZA | Nissan Almera | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Thrifty ZA | VW Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Toyota Starlet | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| BLUU | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Thrifty ZA | Hyundai i10 Grand | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Firefly | VW Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | VW Polo | 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. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
JS
United Kingdom
Ford Ecosport
2 January 2021
I had the best experience and don't have any qualms about using your service again
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
BLUU
8.9 / 10
Lowest rated company
Firefly
7.96 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
£ 34.32
Lowest daily price
£ 6.64
Total cars available
94
Top 11 Hire Companies in East London in 2022
BLUU
+27437075310
66 Settlers Way, Greenfields, East London, 5201
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
Hertz
+270437362116
66 Settlers Way, East London Airport, East London, 5200
Working hours
Mon:05:00-22:00
Tue:05:00-22:00
Wed:05:00-22:00
Thu:05:00-22:00
Fri:05:00-22:00
Sat:05:00-22:00
Sun:05:00-22:00
Budget
27437485577
Beacon Bay Motor City & Office
Working hours
Mon:08:00-16:30
Tue:08:00-16:30
Wed:08:00-16:30
Thu:08:00-16:30
Fri:08:00-16:30
Sat:09:00-11:00
Keddy
+27437362230
East London Airport
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-18:00
SIXT
+27112309999
66 Settlers Way, Greenfields
Europcar
+27437362230
Settlers Way, East London Airport, East London, 5200, South Africa
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-18:00
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
Avis
27437485577
Beacon Bay Motor City & Office
Working hours
Mon:08:00-16:30
Tue:08:00-16:30
Wed:08:00-16:30
Thu:08:00-16:30
Fri:08:00-16:30
Sat:09:00-11:00
First Car Rental
+27437362900 / +27823134050
66 Settlers Way, East London Airport
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
GreenMotion
+27411804900 / +27636472282
Unit 15, 9 Breezydale Rd, Orange Grove, East London, 5201
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:08:30-12:00
Firefly
+27437025700
8 Settlers Way, Gately, East London 5201
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