East London travel guide
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You're Going to Love East London
With a population of 478.676, East London is a must-see destination in Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. East London deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit East London
Looking for warm weather? Then head to East London in January, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in East London, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to East London
Plane
When flying to East London, you’ll arrive at East London (ELS), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to East London from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 21h 15m.
Train
The train station in East London is called East London Station, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to East London is to pick up a car hire from Port Elizabeth, which is about 147 miles from East London. You’ll find branches of Hertz and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Port Elizabeth.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to East London, including IlulaBus, APM and Intercity Xpress. From Port Elizabeth, the bus ride to East London takes 225 miles and will cost you around £23. From George, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 400 miles. The most popular bus station is East London Intercape Office, located 0.3 miles from the city centre of East London. East London Windmill Roadhouse is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 miles from the city centre.
Airports near East London
Airlines serving East London
Where to stay in East London
Average rates range from around £33 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £60 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of East London
Most booked hotels in East London
Hiring a car in East London
Hiring a car in East London costs £34 per day, on average, or £67 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.04 per litre in East London (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.48 and £16.64. The most frequently booked car type in East London is Intermediate (Toyota Corolla Quest or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.