Car Hire in East London (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Compact
Toyota Corolla or comparable
RON 74.09 per day
Mini
Toyota Agya or comparable
RON 79.26 per day
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
RON 96.40 per day
Intermediate
VW Polo or comparable
RON 166.30 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Full-size SUV
Hyundai Grand Creta or comparable
RON 152.23 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or comparable
RON 220.79 per day
Intermediate Elite SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or comparable
RON 230.72 per day
Full-size Elite SUV
Toyota Fortuner or comparable
RON 279.74 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:05 on 06/05/2025. 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
RON 162 per day
Average car hire length
5 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
RON 5.60 per litre or RON 21.18 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
RON 5.25 per litre or RON 19.89 per gallon
Highest petrol price
RON 5.73 per litre or RON 21.67 per gallon
Top 10 locations near City Centre
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6.6 km / 4.1 miles
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236.8 km / 147.1 miles
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487.4 km / 302.9 miles
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522.9 km / 324.9 miles
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766.4 km / 476.2 miles
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766.4 km / 476.2 miles
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778.6 km / 483.8 miles
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810 km / 503.3 miles
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867.9 km / 539.3 miles
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884.1 km / 549.4 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in East London (Downtown) the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in East London (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in East London (Downtown)
The best month to hire a car in East London (Downtown) is October — when the average price for a hire is RON 220.49 per day. This is 16% less than the yearly average and 27% less than hiring a car in September (when the average price is RON 301.69 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.
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.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in East London (Downtown)?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in September, the average hire length is 5 days, while in December, it is only 1 days.
Average number of hire days in East London (Downtown)
What 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 October in comparison to hiring a car in in August.
Monthly searches in East London (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | GreenMotion |
| Popular car categories | Large cars |
| Lowest price | RON 74 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | GreenMotion |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GreenMotion | Hyundai Venue | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| GreenMotion | Ford Ranger | 4 | 4 | Large cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT
8.3 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Keddy
7.9 / 10
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
RON 162.46
Lowest daily price
RON 74.09
Total cars available
67
Top 4 suppliers in East London (Downtown) in 2025
SIXT
+27112305000
14 Sheffield Rd, Woodbrook, East London, 5201
RON 106 - RON 665
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
Firefly
+27437025700
8 Settlers Way, Gately, East London 5201
RON 79 - RON 221
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
GreenMotion
+27870958918
Unit 15, 9 Breezydale Rd, Orange Grove, East London, 5201
RON 74 - RON 481
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
Keddy
+27437362230
East London Airport
RON 92 - RON 499
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
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
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