East London Airport

Cheap Car Hire in East London Airport from R250

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in East London Airport with a pick-up date of 14/12 and drop-off date of 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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East London Airport car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in East London Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 November 2025.

Most popular company

TEMPEST

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R456

Cheapest price per day

R250

Popular car types in East London Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in East London Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 27 November 2025.

At East London Airport, there are 41 active hire locations from 23 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire at East London Airport in the past week - currently priced from R250/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R1 222+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Best car hire deals found at East London Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in East London Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in East London Airport with an average daily rate of R544. Data was last updated on 27 November 2025.
Toyota AgyaR288/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Agya
Audi A3R250/day
4
4
M
A/C
Audi A3
Mini CountrymanR501/day
4
M
A/C
Mini Countryman

Cheapflights insights for East London Airport car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in East London Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car at East London Airport?

For the best savings on car hire at East London Airport, make your reservation 20 days before pickup. The average price then is just R309/day – about 1 239% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company at East London Airport?

Looking to hire a car at East London Airport? Tempest Car Hire had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R223,25/day. GREEN MOTION also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R233,02/day.

What is the best car hire company at East London Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at East London Airport is Hertz (rated 10.0/10). Firefly (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car at East London Airport?

Planning to hire a car at East London Airport? September is the cheapest month, costing about R291 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R514. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R377

February

R394

March

R429

April

R343

May

R429

June

R343

July

R480

August

R394

September

R291

October

R412

November

R326

December

R514

What car do most people hire at East London Airport?

The most popular types of cars to hire in East London Airport are the following: Mini cars (Toyota Agya or similar), Economy cars (Hyundai i20 or similar), and Compact cars (Toyota Agya or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations at East London Airport?

Firefly has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. 1First Car Rental has the second-highest number of locations at East London Airport at 1.

Top rental agencies in East London Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in East London Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in East London Airport. Reviews were last updated on 27 November 2025.

Hertz

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Firefly

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,3

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,3

Bluu

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

keddy by Europcar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

8,6

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

8,6

Europcar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

1First Car Rental

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,6

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,3

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,3

GREEN MOTION

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

5,2

Overall

5,2

Pick-up/drop-off

5,2

Value

5,6

Dollar

1,9
Poor
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

1,9

Comfort

1,9

Overall

1,9

Pick-up/drop-off

1,9

Value

1,9

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in East London Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 November 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found at East London Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R492/day when booking a car hire at East London Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for R286/day from Tempest Car Hire, booked on Nov. 25.

  • Which car hire providers are at East London Airport?

    There are 2 car hire providers located at East London Airport. The following companies can be found near the East London Airport car hire counter:Sixt (10,0)Dollar (1,9)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at East London Airport for a week from GREEN MOTION ?

    GREEN MOTION is one of the most popular car hire companies at East London Airport, offering car hire for around R3 281 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at East London Airport?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For East London Airport however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at East London Airport for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 52% on a month-long rental by booking with Tempest Car Hire. Tempest Car Hire is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car at East London Airport can cost you on average R14 063 a month or R469 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

Car hires by fuel type in East London Airport

Browse car hires by fuel type in East London Airport. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in East London Airport. Deals were last updated on 27 November 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in East London Airport. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R29+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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