Most popular company | USAVE |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | R20,74 |
Average price per day | R412 |
Cheapest price per day | R520 |
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in East London this past week from 42 hire locations out of 23 hire agencies. Prices for a East London small car hire start from R520/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
R543+
Compact
R754+
Intermediate
R2 060+
SUV
R1 170+
Full-size SUV
R2 230+
Mini
R520+
Premium
R1 997+
Passenger van
R2 788+
Here are the best East London small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best East London medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best East London large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best East London SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best East London van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best East London pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Book your car hire in East London 63 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R272/day on average when booked 63 days ahead, which saves you 959% off the average price.
U-Save is currently the cheapest car hire company in East London with deals as low as R313,23/day found in the past two weeks. Sixt is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R401,95/day.
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in East London is Avis (rated 10.0/10). Hertz (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
The cheapest month to hire a car in East London is January, when you can expect to pay R408/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in East London is March (R493/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
R408
February
R408
March
R493
April
R476
May
R442
June
R408
July
R408
August
R442
September
R459
October
R408
November
R425
December
R442
Mini cars (Toyota Agya or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting East London. Economy cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Nissan Almera or similar).
Firefly has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in East London at 3.
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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 R412/day when booking a car hire in East London. The absolute best deal a user found was for R313/day from U-Save, booked on Mar. 14.
U-Save offers hire cars in East London for about R2 687 per week on average.
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 22% on a month-long rental by booking with U-Save. U-Save is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in East London can cost you on average R11 518 a month or R384 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.
It costs R2 209 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 April, prices are R376 per day on average.