Car Rental in East London

About Car Rental in East London, South Africa

If anywhere in South Africa can be called a sportsman's paradise, East London can make a good claim to the crown. Located half way between Durban and Cape Town and bathed by the waters of the Indian Ocean, it is a year-round attraction for vacationers the world over. East London is a stop on several of the world's premier sports circuits including Formula One powerboats and automobiles. Additionally the city hosted the Cricket World Cup in 2003 and will be one of the host cities for the World Cup of Football (soccer) in 2010. There's plenty to do right in town but those who rent a car will find an embarrassment of riches within a day's drive. Auto Europe offers several pick up locations and a large fleet selection, so finding a car rental in East London is both easy and economical.

Tour with a Rental Car in East London

The area of East London has long attracted visitors not the least of which is the fellow who left his footprints in the mud some 200,000 years ago, making this the site of the world's oldest fossilized footprint. Shell middens and rock art in caves confirms the presence of later habitation by the ancestors of the San and Khoikhoi people that greeted the first European visitors in the 18th century. East London is famous for one other prehistoric resident. In 1938 a local fisherman, Hendrick Goosen, caught a coelacanth in his nets, a fish thought to be extinct for 400 million years. Others have since been located but the original specimen is now in the East London Museum. During the Harbor Festival some of the fastest powerboats in the world come to East London and the city is a stop for auto racing's Grand Prix. If you prefer to be a participant instead of a spectator, fishing, diving and sailing are popular and available right in the harbor. Rock climbing for beginners and seasoned climbers is available in the Amatole Mountains, as are breathtaking hikes. Some bus transportation is available but a rental car is much more convenient. Questions about driving in East London? Our driving information page should provide answers.

How to Rent a Car in East London

If you're searching for unbeatable rates and top-notch service, rent a car in East London, South Africa with Auto Europe. We strive to meet your needs with our price match department and our excellent customer service to ensure that you're more than satisfied with your car rental in East London. You can book online or call Auto Europe for more information at 1-888-223-5555