Car Hire at East London Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Compact
Toyota Corolla
or comparable

£ 13.29
per day
Mini
Suzuki Celerio
or comparable

£ 16.10
per day
Economy
Ford Figo AMB Hatch
or comparable

£ 21.14
per day
Mini Elite
Hyundai Grand i10
or comparable

£ 23.62
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable

£ 28.20
/ per day
Intermediate Van
Toyota Avanza
or comparable

£ 36.64
/ per day
Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc
or comparable

£ 41.83
/ per day
Premium
Audi Q2
or comparable

£ 43.26
/ 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 12:12 on 2023-06-02.
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Travel Information
Language
IsiZulu,
Xhosa,
Afrikaans,
English
Xhosa,
Afrikaans,
English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+27
Average car hire price
£ 28.01 / per day
Average car hire length
10 days
Speed limit within city centre
60 km/h
37 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 - 120 km/h
62 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 0.93 per liter
Highest gasoline price
£ 0.99 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.82 per liter
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
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Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car at East London Airport?
Our data shows how prices for hiring a car at East London Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car at East London Airport
The cheapest month to hire a car at East London Airport is May with prices starting at £ 22.86 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is August with prices for for a Compact class starting at £ 40.59. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 31. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only average amounts. How long you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most frequent hire length at East London Airport?
Hirers picking up a car at East London Airport keep them for an average of 13 days during in July, while those picking up their cars in May keep them for an average of 5.
Average Hire Length at East London Airport
Which month sees the highest demand for car hire at East London Airport?
Though East London Airport is popular for travellers all year long, the month with the highest demand for hire cars is in December. May is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Monthly searches at East London Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Hire Information
Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, Thrifty, GreenMotion, Hertz, Keddy |
Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, People Carriers, SUVs |
Lowest price | £ 13 per day |
Cheapest supplier | GreenMotion |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Thrifty | Nissan Almera | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
First Car Rental | Nissan Almera | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Thrifty | Hyundai Grand i10 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
GreenMotion | Volkswagen Polo Vivo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
First Car Rental | VW Kombi | 5 | 3 | People Carriers |
Keddy | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Europcar | Kia Picanto | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Hertz | Toyota Starlet | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Hertz | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Hertz
9 / 10
Lowest rated company
Firefly
8.2 / 10
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
£ 28.01
Lowest daily price
£ 13.29
Total cars available
99
Top 12 Hire Companies at East London Airport in 2023

Hertz
437362116
East London Airport
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:08:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-18:30

BLUU
+27437075310
66 Settlers Way, Greenfields, East London, 5201
£ 20 - £ 72
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
+270437362222 / +270662840501
East London Airport, Unit 6 Car Rental Section, East London, 5200
£ 24 - £ 42
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
Sun:08:00-13:00

Budget
+27437098200
East London Airport
£ 21 - £ 159
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

Europcar
+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

Keddy
+27437362230
East London Airport
£ 19 - £ 46
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

Avis
+27437098200
East London, 5200, South Africa
£ 23 - £ 159
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

First Car Rental
+27437362900 / +27823134050
66 Settlers Way, East London Airport
£ 16 - £ 144
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

Bidvest
+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

SIXT
+27112309999
66 Settlers Way, Greenfields
£ 17 - £ 88
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

GreenMotion
+27411804900 / +27636472282
East London Airport, East London, 5200
£ 13 - £ 40
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
437362116
EAST LONDON AIRPORT
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:07:30-17:00
Sun:07:30-21:00
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