Car Hire in East London (Downtown)

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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

City Centre
Mini
Kia Picanto or comparable
Kia Picanto
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
£ 15.47 / per day
City Centre
Economy
Volkswagen Polo Vivo or comparable
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
£ 16.84 / per day
City Centre
Standard SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or comparable
Toyota Corolla Cross
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Firefly
£ 52.46 / per day
City Centre
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest or comparable
Toyota Corolla Quest
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
£ 18.93 / per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

City Centre
Full-size
BMW 3 Series or comparable
BMW 3 Series
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Firefly
£ 62.45 / per day
City Centre
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
£ 17.59 / per day
City Centre
Economy
Hyundai i20 or comparable
Hyundai i20
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
£ 21.18 / per day
City Centre
Compact
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
GreenMotion
£ 21.43 / 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 00:57 on 2024-03-27.

Travel Information

Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+27
Average car hire price
£ 28 per day
Average car hire length
4 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 gasoline price
£ 0.96 per litre or £ 3.62 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.89 per litre or £ 3.36 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.10 per litre or £ 4.18 / 1 gallon

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire in East London (Downtown) the most affordable?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in East London (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in East London (Downtown)
£ 29.89
January
£ 19.54
February
£ 26.51
March
£ 19.98
April
£ 24.58
May
£ 42.34
June
£ 28.56
July
£ 48.51
August
£ 26.11
September
£ 15.06
October
£ 24.11
November
£ 14.19
December
The best month to hire a car in East London (Downtown) is December — when the average price for a hire is £ 14.19 per day. This is 47% less than the yearly average and 71% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £ 48.51 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

What’s the usual hire length for renters in East London (Downtown)?

Car hire lengths differ depending on the time of year: in October, the average hire length is 12 days, while in June, it is only 1 days.
Average number of hire days in East London (Downtown)
2
January
6
February
2
March
4
April
4
May
1
June
3
July
2
August
3
September
12
October
4
November
4
December

Which time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in East London (Downtown)?

Given the number of users searching for a car in East London (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in East London (Downtown) in January in comparison to hiring a car in in March.
Monthly searches in East London (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
222%
January
89%
February
44%
March
89%
April
222%
May
44%
June
44%
July
44%
August
44%
September
178%
October
133%
November
44%
December

Car Hire Information

Popular suppliers GreenMotion, Hertz
Popular car categories Medium cars, Small cars
Lowest price £ 15 per day
Cheapest supplier Keddy

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
GreenMotion Volkswagen Polo Vivo 5 1 Small cars
GreenMotion Volkswagen Polo Sedan 4 2 Medium cars
Hertz Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Firefly
8 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
GreenMotion
7.9 / 10
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
£ 28.29
Lowest daily price
£ 15.47
Total cars available
16

Top 3 Hire Companies in East London (Downtown) in 2024

Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8
+27437025700
8 Settlers Way, Gately, East London 5201
£ 28 - £ 62
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
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8
+27437362230
East London Airport
£ 15 - £ 90
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
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Good 7.9 / 1 review
+27411804900 / +27636472282
Unit 15, 9 Breezydale Rd, Orange Grove, East London, 5201
£ 17 - £ 22
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
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