Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in East London. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 September 2026.
Most popular company | GREENMOTION |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | R25,18 |
Average price per day | R471 |
Cheapest price per day | R465 |
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in East London this past week from 43 hire locations out of 24 hire agencies. Prices for a East London small car hire start from R465/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
R465+
Compact
R578+
SUV
R1 003+
People carrier
R732+
Full-size SUV
R907+
Mini
R473+
Premium
R1 747+
Passenger van
R1 236+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in East London, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
R382
February
R382
March
R430
April
R382
May
R430
June
R367
July
R382
August
R414
September
R494
October
R382
November
R398
December
R414
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in East London, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 September 2026.
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 R471/day when booking a car hire in East London. The absolute best deal a user found was for R223/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Aug. 29.
GREEN MOTION offers hire cars in East London for about R3 019 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 67% 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 R12 936 a month or R431 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.
It costs R0 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 Economy 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 October, prices are R847 per day on average.