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Book a cheap car hire at East London Airport
Hire a car for East London Airport at the lowest prices at VIPCars.com to enjoy choosing from a multiple rental car categories such as economy, van, and SUV. Our discounted deals can be booked easily from anywhere while you can add extras such as a baby seat, GPS navigation, child seat and additional driver with every ELS Airport car hire deal booked through VIP Cars.
Our car rental suppliers at East London Airport
You can find the following rental car companies' service desks inside the ELS Airport's terminal building.
Bidvest Car Rental
Europcar Car Hire
Thrifty Car Rental 
Hertz Car Rental
Sixt rent a car
Tempest Car Hire
First Car Rental
About East London Airport
Primarily serving East London, a city in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province, East London Airport is a single terminal civil aviation hub. Ranked among South Africa's fastest growing airports, the airport offers direct flight connectivity to Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg-OR Tambo. Terminal facilities at the ELS Airport include – free Wi-Fi, airport lounges, ATMs, restaurants, and general information counters.
| Address: | East London Airport, East London, 5200, South Africa |
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| IATA code: | ELS |
One-way car rental from East London Airport
Book a one-way car rental deal from East London Airport at unbelievably low prices from VIP Cars. As our extensive network of car hire suppliers covers hundreds of airports, downtown, and cities in South Africa, you can book a one-way car hire deal to your preferred destination with sheer ease. Most popular one-way car hire locations from East London Airport are:
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East London Airport - East London Downtown
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Distance: 12 km/7 miles
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Fastest route: Settlers Way/R72
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East London Airport - King Williams Town
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Distance: 55 km/34 miles
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Fastest route: R346
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East London Airport - Mthatha
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Distance: 235 km/146 miles
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Fastest route:N2
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Terms & conditions for East London Airport car rental
Having a strategic collaboration with renowned rental car companies of Africa results in unbeatable deals and an understandable variation in terms for hiring a car at East London Airport. The major terms and conditions mentioned below are applicable on an SUV car rental at East London Airport.
- Minimum age to rent a car at East London Airport is 18 years. A Young Driver Surcharge of ZAR 270 per day is also payable if you are between 18 – 23 years.
- You must be in possession of a valid driving license for the past 3 years. An International Driving License is also required if your driving license is not in English.
- The collision damage waiver (CDW) and theft waiver (THW) are included in your ELS Airport car hire deal with the maximum excess amount not exceeding ZAR 24,000.
- While the airport fee is included in your car hire deal, accident claim administration fee, traffic fine, vehicle overdue fee, and renter deposit are payable separately.
- In order to avoid extra charges, the rental car must be returned with the same quantity of fuel that it was supplied with at the time of pickup at East London Airport.
- While a car rental deal exceeding 4 days comes with an unlimited mileage, it is restricted to 200 km per day for a car hire deal less than 4 days.
- In addition to procuring an authorization letter and paying a nonrefundable fee, the car hire supplier concerned must be informed 48 hours before crossing any of the international borders.
- The standard car rental E-toll fee of ZAR 25 is payable in addition to any other toll fees that you may incur.
Top Attractions in East London
One of the leading tourism destinations of Eastern Cape, East London is famous for its affluent suburbs and the Victorian-era structures. A rental car from East London Airport definitely makes your sightseeing trip a delightful experience. The best places to visit in East London are:
East London Museum
- 319 Oxford St, Belgravia, East London, 5201, South Africa
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Mon – Fri (9 am – 4 pm)
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The museum is famous for its collection of the cultural and natural history of South Africa.
East London Zoo
- Beaconsfield Rd, Parkside, East London, 5201, South Africa
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Mon – Sun (9 am – 5 pm)
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The zoo is notable for providing shelter to more than 300 animals of various species.
Amathole Museum
- Alexandra Rd, King William's Town, 5601, South Africa
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Mon – Sat (8 am – 4:30 pm)
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The museum features one of the biggest collections of mammals besides exhibiting cultural history.
Prince George Circuit
- 34 Prince George Circuit, East London, 5201, South Africa
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Mon – Sun (9 am – 5 pm)
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Approximately 4 km long, the circuit has been home to the South African Grand Prix.
East London Coast Nature Reserve
- Blue Bend, East London, 5241, South Africa
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Mon – Sun (9 am – 5 pm)
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Spread across 3,400 hectares, the nature reserve features a number of coastal as well as inland parks.
East London Aquarium
- 13 Esplanade St, Quigney Beach, East London, 5201, South Africa
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Mon – Sun (9 am – 5 pm)
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One of the oldest attractions in South Africa, the aquarium is home to more than 100 animals.