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Cheap Car Hire in East London from $32

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 with a pick-up date of 14/2 and drop-off date of 18/2. 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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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 17 January 2025.

January

$48

February

$59

March

$57

April

$62

May

$64

June

$64

July

$51

August

$43

September

$62

October

$72

November

$59

December

$57

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.

Popular car types in East London

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in East London and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

There are, in total, 38 car hire locations in East London that are operated by 21 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $34/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from East London hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

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 17 January 2025.

Small cars

$26 - $113

All Car Types

$26 - $202

To hire a small car in East London, South Africa, you would pay an average price of $40/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in East London, South Africa (~$26/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$113/day). In fact, September is about 35% 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 37% 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 large car in East London, South Africa, you would pay an average price of $80/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in East London, South Africa (~$83/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$391/day). In fact, April is about 3% 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, hiring a large car is 22% 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 $73/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in East London, South Africa (~$48/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$229/day). In fact, November is about 35% 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 is 14% 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:

Toyota Yaris$34/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Kia Picanto$34/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto$35/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

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 17 January 2025.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top care hire agencies serving East London, such as Firefly, Sixt and Bluu. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Firefly

4 locations

Sixt

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Bluu

2 locations

Europcar

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

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

1First Car Rental

1 location

GREEN MOTION

2 locations

Best East London car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in East London. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in East London with an average daily rate of $62. Data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
The best offers we've found on car hires in the East London area. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Toyota Yaris$34/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Kia Picanto$34/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto$35/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

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 17 January 2025.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in East London?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in East London from the following companies over the past two weeks: Sixt ($34/day), U-Save ($34/day), and Thrifty ($84/day).

  • What are petrol prices like in East London?

    The average price of petrol in East London is $1.92/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $86 and $124 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Hiring a car in East London for a week can be a great option for travel. GREEN MOTION , the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $583/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 77% to make it a great deal in East London. Try to book at least 72 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.

  • How much is a car hire in East London for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in East London are typically $0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Economy to save money on your trip to $0. Our users have found prices for Economy car hire in February to be on average $0 per day.

  • 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.

Small car hires in East London

Find small car hire deals in East London from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in East London cost an average of $48 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Kia Picanto$32/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto$32/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto$33/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Luxury car hires in East London

Find luxury car hire deals in East London from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in East London cost an average of $148 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Some of the best deals we've found on upscale car hires in East London. Be sure that the car type, dates, pickup location and other key details suit your needs.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$144/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$150/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$150/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Van hires in East London

Find van hire deals in East London from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van hires in East London cost an average of $101 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Peruse some of the best options we've found for hiring a van in the East London area. For alternative options, come back soon as deals are refreshed frequently.
Toyota HiAce$70/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota HiAce$70/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota HiAce$73/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce

Car hires by fuel type in East London

Browse car hires by fuel type in East London. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in East London. Deals were last updated on 17 January 2025.

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 ($20+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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