East London

Cheap Car Hire in East London

East London, South Africa
4 May — 11 May
Driver's age: 26-65
East London, South Africa
Sat 4/5
Noon
Sat 11/5
Noon

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in East London?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in East London and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

January

$42

February

$55

March

$55

April

$52

May

$38

June

$39

July

$41

August

$39

September

$36

October

$36

November

$38

December

$41

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in East London is September. The most expensive time to rent a car is February. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for hire in East London

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in East London to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Small cars

$24 - $107

All Car Types

$24 - $121

To hire a small car in East London, South Africa, you would pay an average price of $46/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in East London, South Africa (~$24/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$107/day). In fact, September is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for East London. When comparing with other car types available for hire in East London, hiring a small car saves you 29% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in East London, South Africa, you would pay an average price of $41/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in East London, South Africa (~$45/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$94/day). In fact, December is about 7% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for East London. When comparing with other car types available for hire in East London, hiring a medium car saves you 35% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in East London, South Africa, you would pay an average price of $54/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in East London, South Africa (~$41/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$140/day). In fact, August is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for East London. When comparing with other car types available for hire in East London, hiring a SUV saves you 15% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top hire agencies in East London

Explore the leading car hire agencies in East London known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in East London. Reviews were last updated on 27 April 2024.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top care hire agencies serving East London, such as Firefly, Hertz and keddy by Europcar. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Firefly

3 locations

Hertz

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

2 locations

Europcar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

3 locations

1First Car Rental

1 location

GREEN MOTION

2 locations

Budget

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

4.0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in East London, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 April 2024.
  • What are petrol prices like in East London?

    The average price of petrol in East London is $1.99/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $90 and $129 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in East London for a week from Firefly?

    Hiring a car in East London for a week can be a great option for travel. Firefly, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $205/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in East London for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 59% to make it a great deal in East London. Try to book at least 90 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in East London?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from East London it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

  • What car do most people hire in East London?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to East London is Full-size (Toyota Fortuner) based on our Cheapflights data.

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