Car Hire at East London Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
East London Airport
Mini
Suzuki Celerio
or comparable
£12.06
per day
East London Airport
Economy
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable
£15.39
per day
East London Airport
Compact
Suzuki Dzire
or comparable
£16.17
per day
East London Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla Sedan
or comparable
£24.07
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
East London Airport
Standard Van
Toyota Avanza
or comparable
£32.95
per day
East London Airport
Premium
Audi Q2
or comparable
£55.37
per day
East London Airport
Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc
or comparable
£63.31
per day
East London Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Toyota Fortuner
or comparable
£75.41
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 17:20 on 05/10/2024. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+27
Average car hire price
£37 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
£1.00 per litre or £3.79 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.94 per litre or £3.54 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.18 per litre or £4.46 per gallon
Airport information
East London Airport (ELS)
- IATA: ELS
- ICAO: FAEL
- Name: East London Airport (ELS)
- Distance from the city centre: 5.6 miles / 9 km
Top 9 locations near East London Airport
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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 at East London Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at East London Airport 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 at East London Airport
The best month to hire a car at East London Airport is November — when the average price for a hire is £18.99 per day. This is 32% less than the yearly average and 58% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £44.78 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 at East London Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in June the average hire period is 11 days, while in January, the average hire period is only 4 days.
Average number of hire days at East London Airport
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at East London Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at East London Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in December in comparison to hiring a car in in May.
Monthly searches at East London Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | Hertz, GreenMotion, First Car Rental, Firefly, Keddy |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | £12 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | First Car Rental |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Hyundai i20 | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Volkswagen Polo Vivo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Kia Picanto | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Nissan Almera | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| GreenMotion | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Firefly | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz
8.5 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Firefly
7 / 10
Total number of reviews
6
Total rental companies
13
Average daily price
£36.84
Lowest daily price
£12.06
Total cars available
143
Top 13 suppliers at East London Airport in 2024
Hertz
+270437362116
66 Settlers Way, East London Airport, East London, 5200
£19 - £85
Working hours
Mon:07:30-18:30
Tue:07:30-18:30
Wed:07:30-18:30
Thu:07:30-18:30
Fri:07:30-18:30
Sat:08:00-18:30
Sun:07:30-18:30
BLUU
+27437075310
66 Settlers Way, Greenfields, East London, 5201
£16 - £113
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
Thrifty
+27437362116
East London Airport, East London, 5201, South Africa
£20 - £43
Working hours
Mon:06:30-20:00
Tue:06:30-20:00
Wed:06:30-20:00
Thu:06:30-20:00
Fri:06:30-20:00
Sat:08:00-19:00
Sun:08:30-20:00
First Car Rental
+27437362900 / +27823134050
66 Settlers Way, East London Airport
£12 - £109
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:08:00-21:00
Sun:08:00-21:00
Budget
+27437098200
East London Airport
£29 - £125
Working hours
Mon:05:30-20:00
Tue:05:30-20:00
Wed:05:30-20:00
Thu:05:30-20:00
Fri:05:30-19:30
Sat:07:30-19:30
Sun:07:30-20:00
Keddy
+27437362230
East London Airport
£15 - £79
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:15
Tue:07:00-19:15
Wed:07:00-19:15
Thu:07:00-19:15
Fri:07:00-19:15
Sat:07:30-19:15
Sun:07:00-19:15
SIXT
+27112309999
66 Settlers Way, Greenfields
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:08:00-21:00
Sun:08:00-21:00
Europcar
+27437362230
Settlers Way, East London Airport, East London, 5200, South Africa
£16 - £81
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:15
Tue:07:00-19:15
Wed:07:00-19:15
Thu:07:00-19:15
Fri:07:00-19:15
Sat:07:30-19:15
Sun:07:00-19:15
Dollar
+27437362116
East London Airport, East London, 5201, South Africa
£20 - £43
Working hours
Mon:06:30-20:00
Tue:06:30-20:00
Wed:06:30-20:00
Thu:06:30-20:00
Fri:06:30-20:00
Sat:08:00-19:00
Sun:08:30-20:00
Bidvest
+270636893427
Ben Schoeman Airport 894 Settlersway Greenfields East London
£22 - £194
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:08:00-18:30
U-Save
+27411804900
East London Airport, East London, 5200
£16 - £64
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
GreenMotion
+27411804900 / +27636472282
East London Airport, East London, 5200
£17 - £66
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
Firefly
+27437362116
East London Airport, East London, 5201
£17 - £84
Working hours
Mon:07:30-18:30
Tue:07:30-18:30
Wed:07:30-18:30
Thu:07:30-18:30
Fri:07:30-18:30
Sat:08:00-18:30
Sun:07:30-18:30
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