Car Hire at East London Airport

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East London Airport, East London, South Africa
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo Vivo or comparable
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
U-Save
£11.74 per day
Mini
Suzuki Celerio or comparable
Suzuki Celerio
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
First Car Rental
£13.41 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
£14.79 per day
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Budget
£15.94 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Intermediate
Toyota Corolla Quest or comparable
Toyota Corolla Quest
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£29.48 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or comparable
Toyota Corolla Cross
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Firefly
£49.45 per day
Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or comparable
Volkswagen T-Roc
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
£70.31 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Toyota Fortuner or comparable
Toyota Fortuner
  • 7
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
£76.64 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:22 on 10/12/2024. 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
£35 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%
Score
7.7 / 10
Average petrol price
£1.01 per litre or £3.82 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.94 per litre or £3.57 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.10 per litre or £4.16 per gallon

Airport information

Score
4.9
  • Getting to the airport 5.6
  • Check-in and departures 6.2
  • Facilities and services 5.2
  • Wi-Fi 3.5
  • Dining and car hire services 4.4
  • Lounge 4.4

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

  1. Port Elizabeth Airport starting at £10.72 per day
    230.4 km / 143.2 miles
  2. King Shaka International Airport starting at £11.73 per day
    492.7 km / 306.1 miles
  3. George Airport starting at £13.41 per day
    516.3 km / 320.8 miles
  4. Johannesburg Airport starting at £15.04 per day
    768.2 km / 477.3 miles
  5. Tambo International Airport starting at £10.76 per day
    768.2 km / 477.3 miles
  6. Johannesburg Fourways Central Business District starting at £12.01 per day
    780.2 km / 484.8 miles
  7. Pretoria Hatfield starting at £7.94 per day
    811.7 km / 504.4 miles
  8. Cape Town Airport starting at £13.37 per day
    861.2 km / 535.1 miles
  9. City Centre starting at £13.37 per day
    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
£23.45
January
£26.60
February
£29.75
March
£34.98
April
£35.80
May
£20.36
June
£22.38
July
£44.32
August
£32.20
September
£20.40
October
£26.56
November
£24.83
December
The best month to hire a car at East London Airport is June — when the average price for a hire is £20.36 per day. This is 28% less than the yearly average and 54% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £44.32 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.

For how long do most travellers hire cars for at East London Airport?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in June, the average hire length is 11 days, while in January, it is only 4 days.
Average number of hire days at East London Airport
4
January
6
February
6
March
5
April
7
May
11
June
9
July
7
August
10
September
8
October
5
November
8
December

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
147%
January
104%
February
198%
March
57%
April
29%
May
65%
June
32%
July
50%
August
43%
September
83%
October
29%
November
363%
December

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 U-Save

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Hertz Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
GreenMotion Hyundai i20 4 2 Small cars
Hertz Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Celerio 5 1 Small cars
GreenMotion Volkswagen Polo Vivo 5 1 Small cars
Firefly Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
GreenMotion Toyota Corolla 4 2 Medium cars
Firefly Volkswagen Polo 4 2 Small cars
First Car Rental Proton X50 4 2 SUVs
Hertz Volkswagen T-Cross 5 2 Medium cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
BLUU
8.4 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly
7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
6
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
£35.22
Lowest daily price
£11.74
Total cars available
211

Top 14 suppliers at East London Airport in 2024

BLUU
BLUU
Very good 8.4 / 7 reviews
+27437075310
66 Settlers Way, Greenfields, East London, 5201
£107 - £117
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
Hertz
Very good 8.4 / 19 reviews
+270437362117
66 Settlers Way, East London Airport, East London, 5200
£18 - £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
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.1 / 23 reviews
+27437362116
East London Airport, East London, 5201, South Africa
£19 - £54
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 20:30
Tue:06:00 - 20:30
Wed:06:00 - 20:30
Thu:06:00 - 20:30
Fri:06:00 - 20:30
Sat:07:00 - 19:00
Sun:08:00 - 20:30
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8 / 1 review
+27437362230
Settlers Way, East London Airport, East London, 5200, South Africa
£18 - £126
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
First Car Rental
First Car Rental
Very good 8 / 10 reviews
+27437362900 / +27823134050
66 Settlers Way, East London Airport
£13 - £92
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
Budget
Very good 8 / 3 reviews
+27437098200
East London Airport
£15 - £77
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
SIXT
SIXT
Average 7.9 / 4 reviews
+27112305000
East London Airport, Unit 6 Car Rental Section, East London, 5200
£18 - £62
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 18:00
Tue:07:00 - 18:00
Wed:07:00 - 18:00
Thu:07:00 - 18:00
Fri:07:00 - 18:00
Sat:07:00 - 18:00
Sun:08:00 - 18:00
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.9 / 1 review
+27437362230
East London Airport
£18 - £123
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
Dollar
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
+27437362116
East London Airport, East London, 5201, South Africa
£19 - £54
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 20:30
Tue:06:00 - 20:30
Wed:06:00 - 20:30
Thu:06:00 - 20:30
Fri:06:00 - 20:30
Sat:07:00 - 19:00
Sun:08:00 - 20:30
Avis
Avis
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
+27437098200
East London, 5200, South Africa
£15 - £78
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
U-Save
U-Save
Average 7.7 / 1 review
+27411804900
East London Airport, East London, 5200
£12 - £72
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
GreenMotion
Average 7.6 / 12 reviews
+27411804900 / +27636472282
East London Airport, East London, 5200
£12 - £163
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
FOX
FOX
Average 7.5 / 0 reviews
+27437362230
East London Airport Settlers Way
£12 - £163
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
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7 / 15 reviews
+27437362116
East London Airport, East London, 5201
£16 - £78
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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