Most popular company | GREENMOTION |
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Price of petrol per litre | R21,78 |
Average price per day | R1 006 |
Cheapest price per day | R296 |
January
R548
February
R658
March
R658
April
R713
May
R731
June
R731
July
R585
August
R494
September
R713
October
R823
November
R695
December
R658
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in East London is August. The most expensive time to rent a car is October. 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.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in East London this past week from 38 hire locations out of 21 hire agencies. Prices for a East London small car hire start from R296/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Small cars | R473 - R795 | |
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All Car Types | R854 - R1 454 |
To hire a small car in East London, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R635/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in East London, South Africa (~R473/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R795/day). In fact, August is about 26% 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, renting a small car saves you 49% 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. Here are the best East London small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in East London, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 309/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in East London, South Africa (~R901/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R1 526/day). In fact, August is about 32% 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, renting a medium car is 7% more expensive. 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 large car in East London, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R2 224/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a large car in East London, South Africa (~R1 761/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R2 696/day). In fact, September is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for East London. When comparing with other car types available for hire in East London, renting a large car is 45% more expensive. 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 R1 667/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in East London, South Africa (~R1 205/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R2 030/day). In fact, July is about 28% 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, renting a SUV is 27% more expensive. 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. Here are the best East London SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a van in East London, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 998/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in East London, South Africa (~R1 727/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R2 415/day). In fact, September is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for East London. When comparing with other car types available for hire in East London, renting a van is 39% more expensive. 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. Here are the best East London van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a pickup truck in East London, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 934/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in East London, South Africa (~R1 013/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R3 504/day). In fact, August is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for East London. When comparing with other car types available for hire in East London, renting a pickup truck is 37% more expensive. 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. Here are the best East London pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a luxury car in East London, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R2 479/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in East London, South Africa (~R1 474/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R3 459/day). In fact, August is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for East London. When comparing with other car types available for hire in East London, renting a luxury car is 51% more expensive. 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.
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If you would like to use car rentals in East London, then you will need to present the East London car rentals company with a valid driver’s license and a passport as proof of identity. You may be asked to show an International Driver’s Permit so we recommend that you get this before travelling. Most East London car rental companies require you to cover the deposit with a major credit or debit card, and you will need to be 21 years old as a minimum to use rental cars in East London. If you are younger than 25 then they may apply a young driver's fee. Some companies may also ask you to show proof of return travel and accommodation information.
When using your car rentals in East London you will need to drive on the left-hand side of the road and overtake on the right. The blood alcohol limit is 80mg per 100ml of blood. All passengers in rental cars in East London must wear their seatbelt, and you can only use cell phones if it is hands-free. Speeds are displayed in miles per hour (mph). Consult with East London's motor vehicle authorities to ensure you are up to date on any recent law changes.
There are plenty of options when it comes to cheap car rentals in East London, and we suggest renting a compact car or an economy car to travel around the city. As they are smaller, they are better equipped for driving in the city and can make parking easier. If you plan on exploring outside of the city then you may want to consider some cheap car rentals in East London that offer you SUVs as they will be more spacious and better equipped for driving in the countryside.
Parking your car rentals in East London can be quite stressful particularly if you are looking for on-street parking. Parking meters are common and you will need to display your ticket on the dashboard. There are also some apps that you can download and use to pay for your parking. Otherwise we recommend parking your rental cars in public or private car parks, and there are a few places that are free for a few hours while the majority require you to pay.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 006/day when booking a car hire in East London. The absolute best deal a user found was for R322/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Dec. 22.
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in East London from the following companies over the past two weeks: 1First Car Rental (R296/day), Avis (R302/day), and GREEN MOTION (R455/day).
The average price of petrol in East London is R21,78/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R980 and R1 415 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
GREEN MOTION offers hire cars in East London for about R6 864 per week on average.
Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 77% on your car hire. For a below average price in East London, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 72 days in advance.
Yes, you can hire a car for a month in East London check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
You can potentially save up to 78% on a month-long rental by booking with GREEN MOTION . GREEN MOTION is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in East London can cost you on average R29 416 a month or R981 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.
It costs R599 for a weekend car hire in East London, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Mini as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in East London in January, prices are R936 per day on average.
The most popular car to hire while in East London is the Suzuki Swift Dzire, which is a Compact vehicle.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in East London. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R19+).