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Car hire in Eastern Cape

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Eastern Cape car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Eastern Cape car hire at a glance

Most popular providerFirst - Car Rental
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points9, Port Elizabeth is most popular
Cheapest price foundRs5,659 per day, Port Elizabeth
Cheapest month to rentJuly
Best time to book2 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Eastern Cape could cost, we've pulled prices from Port Elizabeth.

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Economy cars in East London

4-5 doors
From
Rs5,050
per day

Compact cars in East London

4-5 doors
From
Rs5,442
per day

Intermediate cars in East London

4-5 doors
From
Rs6,218
per day

Mini cars in East London

4-5 doors
From
Rs9,146
per day

Fullsize cars in East London

Crossover
From
Rs11,425
per day

Premium cars in East London

4-5 doors
From
Rs16,321
per day

Intermediate cars in Umtata

4-5 doors
From
Rs5,646
per day

Compact cars in Umtata

4-5 doors
From
Rs5,646
per day

Mini cars in Umtata

4-5 doors
From
Rs5,920
per day

Economy cars in Umtata

4-5 doors
From
Rs19,329
per day

Premium cars in Umtata

4-5 doors
From
Rs23,345
per day

Fullsize cars in Umtata

4-5 doors
From
Rs23,345
per day

Intermediate cars in Port Elizabeth

4-5 doors
From
Rs5,659
per day

Compact cars in Port Elizabeth

4-5 doors
From
Rs5,659
per day

Mini cars in Port Elizabeth

4-5 doors
From
Rs5,659
per day

Economy cars in Port Elizabeth

4-5 doors
From
Rs6,255
per day

Fullsize cars in Port Elizabeth

Pickup
From
Rs15,695
per day

Premium cars in Port Elizabeth

4-5 doors
From
Rs17,840
per day

Mini cars in King William's Town

4-5 doors
From
Rs11,569
per day

Economy cars in King William's Town

4-5 doors
From
Rs11,927
per day

Compact cars in King William's Town

4-5 doors
From
Rs13,145
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Eastern Cape

The cheapest month to rent a car in Eastern Cape is July, when the average cost per day is Rs5,074. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is August, when the average cost per day is Rs5,766. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Eastern Cape is January.
Jul
Rs5,074
Aug
Rs5,766
Sep
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Jan
Rs7,185
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Mar
Rs6,432
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To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Eastern Cape could cost, we've pulled prices from Port Elizabeth.

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What are the best car hire companies in Eastern Cape?

Europcar
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Customer service
Easy collection
First
Car condition
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Customer service
Easy collection
Tempest - Car Hire
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Bluu Car Rental
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Keddy By Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
First
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Tempest - Car Hire
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Bluu Car Rental
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Keddy By Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection

Car hire in Eastern Cape: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Eastern Cape, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Eastern Cape you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Eastern Cape depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Eastern Cape, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It depends on where in Eastern Cape you visit. The most popular places to rent a car are Port Elizabeth, East London and Umtata.

In Port Elizabeth, it costs around Rs8,569 per day or Rs48,770 per week.

In East London, it costs around Rs15,224 per day or Rs43,523 per week.

In Umtata, it costs around Rs11,978 per day or Rs49,918 per week.
It’s easy to hire a car in Eastern Cape. First, you need to decide where in Eastern Cape you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Eastern Cape. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Eastern Cape you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Port Elizabeth. On average, it costs Rs8,569 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is Rs5,659 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Eastern Cape

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Eastern Cape is Luxury.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in Eastern Cape is First - Car Rental. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with First - Car Rental.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 2 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are Rs5,659 a day and Rs22,160 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Eastern Cape you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Eastern Cape. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Eastern Cape is Port Elizabeth. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Port Elizabeth.

Hire a car long term in Eastern Cape

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Eastern Cape with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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