East London's public transport system isn't the greatest, so we suggest hiring a car from the airport.
Although small, all the major South African car rental agencies have a presence at East London Airport - Avis, Budget, First Car Rental, Europcar, Tempest, Hertz and Thrifty.
To get the cheapest option check the pricing of every car rental agency - use the comparison tool on the right, and links to their online reservation systems belo (if you prefer working directly with agencies).
If you're still stuck ask one of our trained consultants to assist you with a vehicle hire quote - we'll be more than happy to customise a quote for you - scroll down to the bottom of this page to find an area where you can ask your questions.
Recent quotes
Note that prices may have changed since this quote was done.
I need a 5 seater vehicle from East London Airport from the 25th to 30th of April.
A Chevrolet Orlando or similar would be R 4040 for the 5 days rental. See Drive South Africa.
I would like to pick up a vehicle at East London Airport and drop it off at Durban Airport. I would like the vehicle to be in the 2nd class and a baby seat included.
You can expect to pay R6 660 for a Ford Figo or similar, including the one way fee and the baby seat. See First Car Rental.
I would like to rent a luxury vehicle with 100 - 200 km per day included. Pick up and drop off at East London Airport 3rd -9th of Dec.
A BMW 320i or similar will be R4 386 for the period, with 200km per day included. See Europcar.
I would like to hire the cheapest car with aircon and more than 200 km per day for 8 people from East London Airport from the 3rd to the 8th of October.
How about a Toyota Quantum or similar at R4530 for the period? See Drive South Africa.
I need a car in East London from the 28th Sep til the 1st Oct.
How about a Toyota Yaris or similar at R610 for the period? See Car Trawler.
I'm looking for a small and affordable car from 22nd Dec to 5th Jan to hire in East London.
The best price I found is R2537.50 for a Kia Picanto or similar. This includes air conditioning, space for 4 people and 200km mileage a day. See Car Trawler.
Looking for a car with aircon from the 15th till the 21st May 2012.
Kulula flights to East London commence with much fanfare, and at the same time the airline ran car hire specials from East London in tandem with Europcar, up to 10% off and free upgrades for certain car hire groups.
7 Jan 2009
In a first for this time of year, Imperial Car Rental (now called Europcar) at East London Airport runs out of rental cars (as a result of the ANC launching their election manifesto at the ABSA stadium on the 10th Jan 2009). Julius Malema, the ANC Youth League President, had to settle for a Honda Accord from First Car Rental (he was originally looking for a Mercedes-Benz).