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East London car hire information
| Pick-up location | East London |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini, Passenger van, Pick-up truck, Standard, Standard SUV |
| Hire locations | 29 |
| Airport locations | 19 |
| Popular agencies | 1First Car Rental, GREEN MOTION , Bluu, Tempest Car Hire, Europcar |
Cheap car hire in East London
| Economy | R292/day |
| Compact | R349/day |
| Intermediate | R334/day |
| Standard | R369/day |
| Full-size SUV | R1 662/day |
| Mini | R254/day |
| Passenger van | R1 896/day |
| Pick-up truck | R1 482/day |
| Intermediate SUV | R751/day |
| Standard SUV | R918/day |
KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in East London
- The South African city of East London is a vibrant and exciting place to visit at any time of year. With car hire in East London, you can leave the city confines and explore everything the area has to offer. Known around the world for the vast array of wildlife that inhabits the area, with car hire you can drive out and see some of the major sights including the Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve (around 30 miles from the city centre) or the Nahoon Estuary Nature Reserve (19 miles from the city centre).
- The Eastern Cape province of South Africa is served by East London Airport (ELS), which offers domestic, continental and international travel options. The airport sits just south of the East London Coast Nature Reserve and is a mere 5min drive from the city centre, making your car hire in East London that bit easier. A number of major car hire companies, including Europcar and Budget, operate directly from the airport, while more companies can be found in the city centre itself.
- With East London car hire, UK drivers will feel truly at home because cars drive on the left-hand side and road signs are written in English. The major roads and motorways are well maintained and should not cause any problems. However, always be aware of pedestrians: in some areas, children walk to and from school at the sides of main roads, which can cause a hazard, especially in low light conditions. Livestock and wildlife can occasionally be found on the roads around East London and throughout South Africa in general.
- East London is South Africa’s third most congested city, so it is always a good idea to plan your journeys outside of the morning rush hour (08:00 to 10:00) and the evening rush hour (17:00 to 19:00) whenever possible. While the city does not experience a high volume of vehicles on its roads, traffic backs up quickly and you might be surprised to suddenly find yourself in a traffic jam.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in East London for R420 or less
- Book your car hire in East London at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy car hire in East London are around 44% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in East London
What type of car is recommended for driving in East London?
For driving around urban areas while also having the possibility of venturing further afield, a 4x4 is an excellent choice of vehicle for your car hire in East London. The city, and the Eastern Cape in general, features many different types of roads and driving environments, so a comfortable 4x4 puts you safe in the knowledge that you are ready for anything. If you are planning on purely sticking to the central downtown area, then you may also consider a compact car for a nice and simple way of getting around.
What’s the speed limit in East London?
While many aspects of South African culture are shared with the UK, speed limits and road signs in general are actually displayed in kilometres per hour instead of miles per hour. For public roads in an urban area, the speed limit is 60km/h or roughly 37mph. For public roads that are not a motorway (motorway) but are outside an urban area, the limit increases to 100km/h (roughly 62mph). On the motorway itself, the limit is 120km/h (roughly 75mph).
Where are the best places to park in East London?
East London Airport offers a number of parking options, starting at around R15 (£0.71) for 1h and rising to about R75 (£3.57) for 24h in an open parking spot or around R115 (£5.47) for 24h in a covered parking spot. A number of car parks can also be found in the commercial district of East London, although these are usually reserved for customers only.
How much does it cost to hire a car in East London?
On average a car hire in East London costs R513 per day.
What is the cheapest car hire company in East London?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Tempest Car Hire (R254/day), 1First Car Rental (R266/day) and GREEN MOTION (R334/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Tempest Car Hire Terminal Building, East London Airport, 66 Settlers Way 5247 (5 kilometres from the city centre).
How much is the price of fuel in East London?
The average price of fuel in East London is R90,65 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 088 and R1 450, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in East London?
Economy (Volkswagen Polo Vivo or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in East London.
Which car hire agencies are at East London airport (ELS)?
Car hire companies onsite at East London airport include GREEN MOTION, Tempest Car Hire, 1First Car Rental, Europcar, Firefly, Bluu, Budget, Hertz, Avis and Sixt.
How can I find car hires near me in East London?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in East London?
An Economy car hire in East London costs R607 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in East London?
A Mini car hire in East London costs R453 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in East London?
A Compact car hire in East London costs R966 per day, on average.
What is the most popular car hire location in East London?
In East London, cars are most frequently hired at GREEN MOTION East London Airport (8 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in East London?
On average a car hire in East London costs R3 649 per week (R521 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in East London?
On average a car hire in East London costs R15 637 per month (R521 per day).
East London car rental reviews and directory
Dollar
1,9
Poor
2 reviewsCleanliness
1.9
Comfort
1.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
1.9
Value for money
1.9
One location in East London
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2,0 Poor
Mar 2017
Pros:
The young man who eventually assisted us was helpful and cordial.Cons:
Upon arrival, we were told by a supervisor/ manager (name beginning with P) that the car which we had reserved online (Nissan Nivara) does not exist in their EL collection! We were offered a small utility van with canopy instead . Upon declining and asking for a sedan instead, he refused, saying there were no other cars available. Eventually, he referred us to his younger colleague and we were offered the "last available" VW Polo. The car had so many scratches and bumps on its exterior, it was not worth the paper of the "pre-inspection" form. Inside, it had a damp, musty smell and graffiti on the sun shades. When driven, it had squiling brakes and suffered roll-back, even when handbrake was lifted! That we paid over R700 (excluding other costs) to hire this non-roadworthy wreck felt like daylight robbery!1,9 Poor
Aug 2021
Hertz
10,0
Wonderful
No reviews available
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
2 locations in East London
Europcar
10,0
Wonderful
No reviews available
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in East London
Budget
2,0
Poor
No reviews available
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
4.0
3 locations in East London
Avis
9,8
Wonderful
No reviews available
3 locations in East London
Sixt
6,0
Okay
No reviews available
2 locations in East London
Thrifty
4,1
Mediocre
No reviews available
One location in East London
Firefly
10,0
Wonderful
No reviews available
2 locations in East London
keddy by Europcar
10,0
Wonderful
No reviews available
2 locations in East London
1First Car Rental
9,2
Wonderful
No reviews available
One location in East London
Tempest Car Hire
5,5
Fair
No reviews available
One location in East London
GREEN MOTION
4,2
Mediocre
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2 locations in East London
2 locations in East London
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from R513/dayLocations in East London
East London Airport, 66 Settlers Way
+27 43 707 5310
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East London
+27 437 362 900
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East London Airport
+86 10 6064 1387
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Good to know
Most popular agency | GREEN MOTION |
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Most popular car type | Economy |
Average price | R513/day |
Good deal | R393/day |