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

East London Airport Car Hire
Mini
Kia Picanto or comparable
Kia Picanto
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
£ 11.93 / per day
East London Airport Car Hire
Economy
Hyundai i20 or comparable
Hyundai i20
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
£ 15.13 / per day
East London Airport Car Hire
Compact
Nissan Almera or comparable
Nissan Almera
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
First Car Rental
£ 20.28 / per day
East London Airport Car Hire
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
£ 24.33 / per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

East London Airport Car Hire
Intermediate Van
Toyota Avanza or comparable
Toyota Avanza
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Firefly
£ 35.05 / per day
East London Airport Car Hire
Standard
Toyota Quest Aut. or comparable
Toyota Quest Aut.
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£ 42.72 / per day
East London Airport Car Hire
Premium
Audi Q2 or comparable
Audi Q2
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
BLUU
£ 70.34 / per day
East London Airport Car Hire
Standard Elite SUV
Volkswagen Tiguan or comparable
Volkswagen Tiguan
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
£ 90.98 / 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 17:55 on 2023-11-27.

Travel Information

Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+27
Average car hire price
£ 39 per day
Average car hire length
9 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
9.2 / 10
Average gasoline price
£ 0.94 per litre or £ 3.55 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.84 per litre or £ 3.17 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.01 per litre or £ 3.82 / 1 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 10 Destinations around East London Airport

  1. Car Hire at Port Elizabeth Airport starting at £ 11.93 per day
    230.4 km / 143.2 miles away
  2. Car Hire at King Shaka International Airport starting at £ 11.38 per day
    492.7 km / 306.1 miles away
  3. Car Hire at George Airport starting at £ 11.93 per day
    516.3 km / 320.8 miles away
  4. Car Hire at Johannesburg Airport starting at £ 18.25 per day
    768.2 km / 477.3 miles away
  5. Car Hire at O.R. Tambo International Airport starting at £ 11.93 per day
    768.2 km / 477.3 miles away
  6. Car Hire at Johannesburg Fourways Downtown starting at £ 11.93 per day
    780.2 km / 484.8 miles away
  7. Car Hire at Pretoria Hatfield starting at £ 13.53 per day
    811.7 km / 504.4 miles away
  8. Car Hire at Cape Town Airport starting at £ 11.93 per day
    861.2 km / 535.1 miles away
  9. Car Hire in Cape Town (Downtown) starting at £ 11.93 per day
    877.5 km / 545.3 miles away
  10. Car Hire at Nelspruit Protea Hotel
    895.2 km / 556.3 miles away

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire at East London Airport the most affordable?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car at East London Airport fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at East London Airport
£ 33.43
January
£ 32.67
February
£ 25.90
March
£ 26.84
April
£ 22.96
May
£ 23.76
June
£ 36.85
July
£ 21.54
August
£ 34.12
September
£ 19.45
October
£ 20.65
November
£ 29.26
December
The best month to hire a car at East London Airport is October — when the average price for a hire is £ 19.45 per day. This is 29% less than the yearly average and 47% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is £ 36.85 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 at East London Airport?

Car hire lengths differ depending on the time of year: in March, the average hire length is 11 days, while in May, it is only 5 days.
Average number of hire days at East London Airport
10
January
6
February
11
March
7
April
5
May
6
June
6
July
6
August
8
September
6
October
6
November
7
December

Which 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 at East London Airport in December in comparison to hiring a car in in July.
Monthly searches at East London Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
108%
January
70%
February
70%
March
60%
April
35%
May
79%
June
32%
July
114%
August
102%
September
105%
October
63%
November
362%
December

Car Hire Information

Popular suppliers First Car Rental, Thrifty, GreenMotion, Hertz, Keddy
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, People Carriers
Lowest price £ 12 per day
Cheapest supplier Keddy

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
First Car Rental Suzuki Celerio 5 1 Small cars
Thrifty Hyundai Grand i10 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Nissan Almera 5 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Nissan Almera 4 2 Small cars
First Car Rental Proton X50 5 3 SUVs
Hertz Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
GreenMotion Hyundai Venue 5 2 SUVs
GreenMotion Volkswagen Polo Vivo 5 1 Small cars
Keddy Volkswagen Polo 5 2 Small cars
GreenMotion Hyundai i20 4 2 Small cars

Our Customers' Reviews

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Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Hertz
9.2 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Firefly
8.1 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
5
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
£ 38.85
Lowest daily price
£ 11.93
Total cars available
99

Top 11 Hire Companies at East London Airport in 2023

Hertz
Hertz
Remarkable 9.2 / 16 reviews
+270437362116
66 Settlers Way, East London Airport, East London, 5200
£ 15 - £ 60
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
BLUU
BLUU
Remarkable 9 / 7 reviews
+27437075310
66 Settlers Way, Greenfields, East London, 5201
£ 15 - £ 82
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
Keddy
Keddy
Outstanding 8.8 / 1 reviews
+27437362230
East London Airport
£ 12 - £ 53
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:00
Tue:07:00-19:00
Wed:07:00-19:00
Thu:07:00-19:00
Fri:07:00-19:00
Sat:07:30-19:00
Sun:07:03-19:00
First Car Rental
First Car Rental
Outstanding 8.7 / 9 reviews
+27437362900 / +27823134050
66 Settlers Way, East London Airport
£ 16 - £ 139
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:00
Tue:07:00-19:00
Wed:07:00-19:00
Thu:07:00-19:00
Fri:07:00-19:00
Sat:08:00-19:00
Sun:08:00-19:00
Budget
Budget
Outstanding 8.7 / 3 reviews
+27437098200
East London Airport
£ 16 - £ 129
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:30
Tue:08:00-18:30
Wed:08:00-18:30
Thu:08:00-18:30
Fri:08:00-18:30
Sat:08:00-18:30
Sun:08:00-18:30
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Outstanding 8.7 / 3 reviews
+27411804900 / +27636472282
East London Airport, East London, 5200
£ 15 - £ 96
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
Europcar
Europcar
Outstanding 8.7 / 1 reviews
+27437362230
Settlers Way, East London Airport, East London, 5200, South Africa
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:00
Tue:07:00-19:00
Wed:07:00-19:00
Thu:07:00-19:00
Fri:07:00-19:00
Sat:07:30-19:00
Sun:07:03-19:00
SIXT
SIXT
Outstanding 8.6 / 4 reviews
+27112309999
66 Settlers Way, Greenfields
£ 22 - £ 49
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
Bidvest
Bidvest
Outstanding 8.5 / 2 reviews
+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
Avis
Outstanding 8.5
+27437098200
East London, 5200, South Africa
£ 17 - £ 132
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:30
Tue:08:00-18:30
Wed:08:00-18:30
Thu:08:00-18:30
Fri:08:00-18:30
Sat:08:00-18:30
Sun:08:00-18:30
Firefly
Firefly
Outstanding 8.1 / 12 reviews
+27437362116
East London Airport, East London, 5201
£ 14 - £ 57
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
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