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East London car hires from £12/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in East London with a pick-up date of 5/11 and drop-off date of 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap car hire in East London

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Class Economy Car car
Class Economy Car
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
M
£12/day
Class Compact Car car
Class Compact Car
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
M
£19/day
Toyota Corolla Quest car
Toyota Corolla Quest
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
£14/day
Toyota Rumion car
Toyota Rumion
or similar VAN
5
3
4-5
M
£29/day
Class Full-size SUV car
Class Full-size SUV
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
M
£35/day
Kia Picanto car
Kia Picanto
or similar SMALL
2
2
2/4
M
£13/day
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
M
£21/day
Volkswagen T-Cross car
Volkswagen T-Cross
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
£35/day
Toyota Urban Cruiser car
Toyota Urban Cruiser
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
£37/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

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 £19 or less
  • Book your car hire in East London at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport car hire locations in East London are around 7% cheaper than airport locations on average
  • Premium hire cars in East London are around 40% more expensive than other car types, on average

FAQs about car hire 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 £29 per day.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in East London?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Europcar (£12/day), keddy by Europcar (£13/day) and GREEN MOTION (£14/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Europcar East London Airport 5247 (5 miles from the city centre).

  • How much is the price of fuel in East London?

    The average price of fuel in East London is £3.42 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £41 and £55, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in East London?

    Premium (Volkswagen Multivan 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 Hertz, Europcar, Firefly, Avis and Budget.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at East London airport (ELS)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from East London airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Europcar, Firefly and Avis.

  • 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 a Premium car hire cost in East London?

    A Premium car hire in East London costs £69 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Full Size car hire cost in East London?

    A Full Size car hire in East London costs £59 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in East London?

    A Mini car hire in East London costs £18 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 (5 miles from city centre).

  • How much does a car hire in East London cost for a week?

    On average a car hire in East London costs £206 per week (£29 per day).

  • How much does a car hire in East London cost for a month?

    On average a car hire in East London costs £883 per month (£29 per day).

  • Should I get insurance when hiring a car in East London?

    Most car hire providers in East London offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in East London, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

East London car hire reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Dollar

Cleanliness

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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Locations in East London

East London Airport

+27 43 736 2116

Monday06:30 - 20:00
Tuesday06:30 - 20:00
Wednesday06:30 - 20:00
Thursday06:30 - 20:00
Friday06:30 - 20:00
Saturday08:00 - 19:00
Sunday08:30 - 20:00

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1.9 Poor

Wade, Aug 2021

KAYAK
Don’t ever use this company in East London, South Africa. We made two separate booking through Priceline and when we went to pick them up, they had no record of either booking. We had to take a car that we didn’t want because we didn’t really have a choice. We returned the car full of gas and we’re then told that we owed more money for gas as the vehicle wasn’t full. There was apparently an “airlock button” which need to be pushed to get the tank to fill to its capacity. Very bad experience overall, save yourself the frustration and pay a little extra to avoid disappointment. I will never use them again.

1 out of 1

Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in East London

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Locations in East London

East London Airport

+27 43 736 2230

Opening times not available

Settlers Way

+27 43 736 2230

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Hertz

10.0

Wonderful

Most popular

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in East London

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Locations in East London

9 Breezyvale Road Orange Grove

+27 43 702 5700

Monday08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday08:00 - 19:00
Thursday08:00 - 19:00
Friday08:00 - 19:00

East London Airport

+27 43 736 2116

Monday06:00 - 20:30
Tuesday06:00 - 20:30
Wednesday06:00 - 20:30
Thursday06:00 - 20:30
Friday06:00 - 20:30
Saturday07:00 - 19:00
Sunday08:00 - 19:00

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Budget

2.0

Poor

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

4.0

3 locations in East London

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Locations in East London

8a Devereux Ave

+27 437 271 324

Monday08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday08:00 - 19:00
Thursday08:00 - 19:00
Friday08:00 - 19:00
Saturday08:00 - 19:00

Beacon Bay Motor City & Office

+27 43 748 5577

Monday08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday08:00 - 19:00
Thursday08:00 - 19:00
Friday08:00 - 19:00
Saturday09:00 - 11:00

East London Airport

+27 43 709 8200

Monday05:30 - 20:00
Tuesday05:30 - 20:00
Wednesday05:30 - 20:00
Thursday05:30 - 20:00
Friday05:30 - 20:00
Saturday07:30 - 19:30
Sunday07:30 - 19:30

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Avis

9.6

Wonderful

Cheapest deal

3 locations in East London

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Locations in East London

8A Devereux Avenue

+27 437 271 324

Monday08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday08:00 - 19:00
Thursday08:00 - 19:00
Friday08:00 - 19:00
Sunday08:00 - 19:00

Beacon Bay Motor City & Office

+27 43 748 5577

Monday08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday08:00 - 19:00
Thursday08:00 - 19:00
Friday08:00 - 19:00
Saturday09:00 - 11:00

East London Airport

+27 43 709 8200

Monday05:30 - 20:00
Tuesday05:30 - 20:00
Wednesday05:30 - 20:00
Thursday05:30 - 20:00
Friday05:30 - 20:00
Saturday07:30 - 19:30
Sunday07:30 - 19:30

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Firefly

10.0

Wonderful

Best rated

4 locations in East London

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Locations in East London

66 Settlers Ways Greenfields

+27 437 025 700

Monday08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday08:00 - 19:00
Thursday08:00 - 19:00
Friday08:00 - 19:00

8 Settlers Way

Opening times not available

East London Airport

+27 437 362 116

Monday06:00 - 20:30
Tuesday06:00 - 20:30
Wednesday06:00 - 20:30
Thursday06:00 - 20:30
Friday06:00 - 20:30
Saturday07:30 - 19:30
Sunday07:30 - 19:30

East London Delivery

Opening times not available

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Bluu

10.0

Wonderful

2 locations in East London

Locations in East London

32 Devereux Ave

+27 43 721 3209

Opening times not available

East London Airport, 66 Settlers Way

+27 43 707 5310

Opening times not available

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keddy by Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

2 locations in East London

Locations in East London

East London Downtown

+27 43 736 2230

Opening times not available

Settlers Way

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

1First Car Rental

9.2

Wonderful

One location in East London

Locations in East London

66 Settlers Way, Greenfields, East London, Amatole, Eastern Cape

+27 437 362 900

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

Tempest Car Hire

5.5

Fair

One location in East London

Locations in East London

Terminal Building, East London Airport, 66 Settlers Way

+27 43 736 1320

Monday06:30 - 20:00
Tuesday06:30 - 20:00
Wednesday06:30 - 20:00
Thursday06:30 - 20:00
Friday06:30 - 20:00
Saturday08:00 - 19:00
Sunday06:00 - 20:30

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GREEN MOTION

5.2

Fair

2 locations in East London

from£15/day

Locations in East London

East London Airport

+27 41 180 4900

Opening times not available

Unit 15, 9 Breezydale Rd

+27 41 180 4900

Opening times not available

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Bidvest

2.0

Poor

3 locations in East London

Locations in East London

32, Devereux Avenue

Opening times not available

35 Leipold Street King Williams Town King Williams Town

+27 69 460 7404

Opening times not available

East London Airport

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Global Rent A Car

6.0

Okay

One location in East London

Locations in East London

East London

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

FlexWays

4.9

Mediocre

One location in East London

Locations in East London

66 Settlers Way

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Sixt

No score available yet

3 locations in East London

Locations in East London

14 Sheffield Rd, Woodbrook

+27 11 230 5000

Monday08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday08:00 - 19:00
Thursday08:00 - 19:00
Friday08:00 - 19:00
Saturday08:00 - 19:00

66 Settlers Way, Greenfields

+27 11 230 5000

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday07:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:00 - 19:00
Friday07:00 - 19:00
Saturday07:00 - 19:00
Sunday08:00 - 19:00

Delivery Service

+27 43 736 2900

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday07:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:00 - 19:00
Friday07:00 - 19:00
Saturday08:00 - 19:00
Sunday08:00 - 19:00

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No reviews available

AutoEurope

No score available yet

One location in East London

Locations in East London

East London Airport

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

First Rent

No score available yet

One location in East London

Locations in East London

East London

+27 437 362 900

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

Shouqi

No score available yet

One location in East London

Locations in East London

East London Airport

+86 10 6064 1387

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in East London

Locations in East London

Breezyvale Road

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

Thrifty

No score available yet

One location in East London

Locations in East London

East London Airport

+27 43 736 2116

Monday06:30 - 20:00
Tuesday06:30 - 20:00
Wednesday06:30 - 20:00
Thursday06:30 - 20:00
Friday06:30 - 20:00
Saturday08:00 - 19:00
Sunday08:30 - 20:00

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One traveller who hired a car in East London gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.4

Car hire locations in or near East London

Good to know

Most popular agency

GREEN MOTION

Most popular car type

Premium

Average price

£29/day

Good deal

£19/day

When to book a car hire in East London

Average daily price per month
Car hire prices as pick-up date approaches

Car hire insurance in East London

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some East London car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in East London.

Deductible

Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your East London car hire.

East London car hire information

Pick-up locationEast London
Car typesCompact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini, People carrier, Supplier choice
Hire locations36
Airport locations20
Popular agenciesGREEN MOTION , Dollar, Budget, keddy by Europcar, Europcar