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East London Car Hire
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East London Car Hire
An appealing river port city, the gateway to the Wild Coast and the Sunshine Coast and an ideal starting point or stop over city on journeys up and down the Eastern Cape coast line. East London car hire through Drive South Africa gives you the flexibility to drive this beautiful coast line at whatever pace suits you.
East London Car Rental Options
Drive South Africa’s East London car rental offers you a number of options on its comprehensive fleet of rental cars sourced through our national network of established and reputable international car hire companies. By choosing Drive South Africa as your East London car hire provider you are able to select limited or unlimited mileage car hire, automatic or manual transmission and an extensive range of vehicles to choose from, including camper van rental, 4x4 hire, mini buses, luxury vehicles and cheap car hire. East London attracts a full spectrum of visitors and Drive South Africa has a rental car to meet everyone’s needs and budget, let us put you behind the wheel of your East London holiday car.
Our affiliation with South Africa’s most prominent car hire companies, with established international car rental reputations ensures you are covered for roadside assistance and breakdown cover. We’ve been putting travellers, adventurers and tourists in East London rental cars since 2002. Our experience and qualified consultants equip us to put you in the best rental car suited to you, and your trip.
Drive South Africa Online Car Hire Booking System
Drive South Africa’s East London online car hire booking system provides a safe and reliable online reservation service. The vehicle is reserved by Drive South Africa on your behalf at an affiliate car hire company, and payment is made through our encrypted online payment system. We accept major credit cards, namely VISA, American Express, Master Card and Diners Club.
Our online system can be used to compare cheap car hire prices and online car hire quotes, its quick and easy and requires no obligation.

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East London Car Rental Insurance
While reserving your online car rental you’ll be able to select which insurance package you would like to cover your vehicle during the course of the car rental. East London car hire insurance options include standard and super cover insurance on all vehicles, while our most popular rentals also have the choice of max cover and a no insurance excess option.
East London Car Hire Convenience
Our national car hire network means returning your rental car is convenient. Drop-off you rental at one of the many city, town or airport rental locations across the country. Drive South Africa has made arrangement for rental cars to be allowed to cross into the following neighbouring countries:
- Botswana
- Lesotho
- Namibia
- Mozambique
- Swaziland
- Zambia
Please confirm if any restrictions apply to your East London rental car if travelling into any of these countries.
East London’s position at the gateway to the Wild Coast and the Sunshine Coast make it a popular starting point for coastal travellers. Explorers wanting to venture along the Wild Coast would do well to consider their options as roads can be treacherous, especially during the rainy season. A vehicle with a good clearance, a strong engine and 4x4 traction is worth considering. Drive South Africa offers East London 4x4 rental, use our online booking service to compare rental prices.
East London Car Hire Best Prices
Drive South Africa conducts regular car hire comparisons and reviews across the car rental industry to ensure we bring you the best prices for cheap car rental in East London. Our website lets you to compare car hire prices easily and without obligation.
Please refer to the website for car rental East London specials, as well as long-term car hire prices and monthly car rental rates. We service East London Airport car hire on a separate and dedicated page.
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Chev Spark or similar
Priced from144 144 144 144 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Radio-CD
- 2x adults & 2x children
- Luggage: 1x med. 1x small
Ultra compact and zippy, this is an ideal run around for 1 or 2 persons
Opel Corsa Essentia or similar
Priced from171 171 171 171 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Economical, reliable and equipped with added features!
Chev Spark or similar
Priced from180 180 180 180 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Radio-CD
- 2x adults & 2x children
- Luggage: 1x med. 1x small
Ultra compact and zippy, this is an ideal run around for 1 or 2 persons
Kia Picanto or similar
Priced from185 185 185 185 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Radio-CD
- 2x adults & 2x children
- Luggage: 1x med. 1x small
A perfect compact innercity runner, this efficient car is a nimble ride
Hyundai i10 Hatch or similar
Priced from199 199 199 199 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Drive this great hatch pumped with power.
Hyundai Atos or similar
Priced from205 205 205 205 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- 2x adults & 2x children
- Luggage: 1x med. 1x small
A compact design with atmospheric space in mind
Kia Picanto or similar
Priced from224 224 224 224 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Radio-CD
- 2x adults & 2x children
- Luggage: 1x med. 1x small
A perfect compact innercity runner, this efficient car is a nimble ride
Hyundai Atos or similar
Priced from224 224 224 224 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 2x adults & 2x children
A compact design with atmospheric space in mind
Hyundai Atos or similar
Priced from243 243 243 243 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- 2x adults & 2x children
- Luggage: 1x med. 1x small
A firm favourite with people on the go.
Hyundai i10 or similar
Priced from248 248 248 248 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 2x adults & 2x children
Style and safety in a versatile car designed for busy lives
Chev Spark or similar
Priced from253 253 253 253 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- 2x adults & 2x children
- Luggage: 1x med. 1x small
Safe and secure with nippy acceleration and compact sophistication
VW Polo Vivo Hatch or similar
Priced from288 288 288 288 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
The stylish, compact VW, very popular on South African roads
Nissan Tiida or similar
Priced from215 215 215 215 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Designed for ease-of-use and practicality with excellent use of space
Opel Corsa Essentia or similar
Priced from217 217 217 217 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Fully equipped with added features!
Hyundai i20 Hatch or similar
Priced from244 244 244 244 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Good looks, quality build and easy-flat seating in this economical hatch
Toyota Corolla or similar
Priced from253 253 253 253 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
The most popular vehicle in its class, the versatile go anywhere family
VW Polo Vivo or similar
Priced from276 276 276 276 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Fun meets practicality in this urban hatch-back ride.
VW Polo Classic or similar
Priced from286 286 286 286 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
The most popular vehicle in its class, the versatile family favourite
Nissan Tiida A/T or similar
Priced from288 288 288 288 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Designed for ease-of-use and practicality with excellent use of space
Tata Vista Hatchback or similar
Priced from300 300 300 300 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- Luggage:
TheTata Vista Hatch is very versatile and a firm family favourite.
Toyota Corolla or similar
Priced from304 304 304 304 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
The most popular vehicle in its class, the versatile family favourite
Honda Jazz (Automatic) or similar
Priced from314 314 314 314 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Good looks, quality build and easy-flat seating in this economical sedan
Chev Aveo or similar
Priced from319 319 319 319 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
High on saftey, this compact sedan blends fun with performance.
VW Polo Vivo Sedan or similar
Priced from319 319 319 319 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
The stylish, compact VW, very popular on South African roads
Chevrolet Cruze or similar
Priced from324 324 324 324 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Everyday comfort, high build quality and outstanding dynamics
Nissan Tiida or similar
Priced from324 324 324 324 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
A firm favourite for families on the go.
Chevrolet Aveo or similar
Priced from335 335 335 335 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- Luggage:
Everyday comfort, safety and quality in this sedan
Audi A3 Sportback or similar
Priced from348 348 348 348 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
Everyday comfort, high build quality and outstanding dynamics
Nissan Tiida or similar
Priced from351 351 351 351 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Designed for ease-of-use and practicality with excellent use of space
VW Polo Hatch or similar
Priced from364 364 364 364 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
The VW Po delivers responsive driving with excellent handling and safety
Toyota Corolla or similar
Priced from375 375 375 375 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
The most popular vehicle in its class, the versatile family favourite
Chevrolet Cruz or similar
Priced from403 403 403 403 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
Everyday comfort, high build quality and outstanding dynamics
Nissan Tiida Automatic or similar
Priced from430 430 430 430 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
The most popular vehicle in its class, a versatile family favourite
Volvo S40 or similar
Priced from496 496 496 496 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
a nimble mid-size sedan with elegant design and notorious safety
Toyota Corolla or similar
Priced from526 526 526 526 per day
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
- Luggage: 1x lrg. 2x med. 1x small
Everyday comfort, high build quality and outstanding dynamics
Honda Accord or similar
Priced from642 642 642 642 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Luxury and style combine with advanced technology in this luxury sedan
BMW 320i or similar
Priced from474 474 474 474 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Comfort, quality and sheer driving pleasure in this compact executive
Mercedes C180 or similar
Priced from510 510 510 510 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
A compact executive with quality German engineering under the hood
BMW 320i or similar
Priced from735 735 735 735 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Comfort, quality and sheer driving pleasure in this compact executive
Mercedes C180 or similar
Priced from753 753 753 753 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
A compact executive with quality German engineering under the hood
BMW 320i or similar
Priced from785 785 785 785 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Comfort, quality and sheer driving pleasure in this compact executive
BMW 320i or similar
Priced from844 844 844 844 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Comfort, quality and sheer driving pleasure in this compact executive
Mercedes C180 or similar
Priced from858 858 858 858 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
A compact executive with quality German engineering under the hood
Mercedes C180 or similar
Priced from868 868 868 868 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
A compact executive with quality German engineering under the hood
Mercedes Benz C180 or similar
Priced from907 907 907 907 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
A compact executive with quality German engineering under the hood
Mercedes Benz E200 or similar
Priced from1086 1086 1086 1086 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
A smooth and relaxing drive in this executive sedan
Mercedes Benz E200 or similar
Priced from1201 1201 1201 1201 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
A smooth and relaxing drive in this executive sedan
Toyota Avanza or similar
Priced from349 349 349 349 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
A popular family car, this 5-seater offers space, economy and capability
Nissan Grand Livina or similar
Priced from357 357 357 357 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 5x adults & 1x children
An energetic comfortable Multi Purpose Vehicle
Nissan Livina or similar
Priced from430 430 430 430 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 5x adults
An energetic comfortable MPV
Toyota Avanza or similar
Priced from470 470 470 470 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
A popular family car, this 5-seater offers space, economy and capability
Chevy Orlando or similar
Priced from642 642 642 642 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD-MP3
- Power Steering
- 5x adults
A practical multi-purpose vehicle with almost limitless versatility
Hyundai H1 Panel Van or similar
Priced from877 877 877 877 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- Luggage:
Premium groods transportation with seats for 2 people.
Toyota Quantum or similar
Priced from775 775 775 775 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 8x adults
The ever popular comfortable people carrier for large familes and groups
VW Crew Bus or similar
Priced from868 868 868 868 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 8x adults
A multi-purpose vehicle for a comfortable driving experience .
Toyota Quantum or similar
Priced from899 899 899 899 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 8x adults
The ever popular comfortable people carrier for large familes and groups
Hyundai H1 or similar
Priced from923 923 923 923 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 8x adults
Ideal transporters for large families and groups.
Toyota Quantum or similar
Priced from1014 1014 1014 1014 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 10x adults
The ever popular comfortable people carrier for large familes and groups
Hyundai H1 or similar
Priced from1032 1032 1032 1032 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 8x adults
Premium group transportation with space for up to 10 people.
Hyundai H1 or similar
Priced from1034 1034 1034 1034 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 8x adults
Premium group transportation with versatile seating and plenty of space
VW Kombi or similar
Priced from1157 1157 1157 1157 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 8x adults
Premium group transportation with versatile seating and plenty of space
Nissan Hardbody or similar
Priced from399 399 399 399 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 2x adults
Nissan Hardbody ensuring power performance in the toughest of conditions
Nissan Single Cab Hardbody or similar
Priced from505 505 505 505 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- Luggage:
The Nissan is a reliable vehicle and perfect for rough terrain
Nissan X-Trail 2x4 or similar
Priced from552 552 552 552 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
The car to match active lifestyles
Daihatsu Terios 2x4 or similar
Priced from592 592 592 592 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
Powerful, comfortable and perfect for rough terrain
Nissan X-Trail 2x4 or similar
Priced from637 637 637 637 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
The car to match active lifestyles
Nissan 4x4 Double Cab or similar
Priced from637 637 637 637 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
4x4 power and traction and additional space of a double cab
Renault Koleos/ Hyundai ix35 or similar
Priced from641 641 641 641 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
These SUVs combine urban travel with outdoors lifestyles
Nissan X-Trail 4x4 or similar
Priced from665 665 665 665 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
The car to match active lifestyles
Kia Sportage 2x4 Auto or similar
Priced from817 817 817 817 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 5x adults
The only automatic SUV on the market, an urban adventure vehicle
Toyota Hilux 4x4 Double Cab or similar
Priced from821 821 821 821 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
Traverse any terrain in this powerful, reliable 4x4
Nissan Navara or similar
Priced from1009 1009 1009 1009 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD-MP3
- Power Steering
- Luggage:
Nissan Navara ensures power performance in the toughest of conditions.
Nissan X-Trail 4x4 or similar
Priced from1009 1009 1009 1009 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
The car to match active lifestyles
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