Just as you plan every aspect of your air travel, you must also plan your car hire needs. The best way to tour around the laidback city of East London is by driving around. So don’t waste your valuable time on arrival searching for car hire. Do it in advance, from the comfort of your own home, on the internet.

Once you are on the internet, you can compare car hire companies and ask for their quotes to East London Airport or the Umtata Airport. Most online car hire agencies are affiliated with top car rental companies in the world. They can therefore get you the best cars for the most competitive rates. You can browse around, see the relevant information, and compare rates before you book a rented car. You will be the only one to influence your decision and there will be no salesman to hype up things and extract some extra money from you. Yes, these online agencies will suggest various options to suit your budget and purpose, but the final decision will be yours.

Once you set your pick up point and your drop of a point along with the dates and timings, it is very much up to you were in East London you want to drive. As long as you avoid certain restricted areas, you have the freedom to access any place you desire.

The weather in South Africa is pleasant all round the year and you can get the best out of your trip by driving to the East London Aquarium to see more than 400 species of fish. Don’t miss the seal show and the Cape Pigmy Clawed Lobster which you will not find anywhere else in the world. You could visit Bonza Bay for some sandboarding or drive to Queens Park Zoo or the botanical gardens. Don’t miss your share of swimming, water skiing, and boating in the open waters. The East London Golf Club, the City Hall, and the Museum places you will never forget driving to.

Most internet care hire packages are designed to encourage quick decisions. Therefore there is not much searching around and bargaining. You can compare car hire rates and get the best quotes before you decide on the package that suits you best.

All this can be done from your home or office before you leave for East London Airport or the Umtata Airport. As you compare car hire rates, your package will be designed depending on how many people are with you, or whether or not you will have an extra driver with you. You will know if your car is a two-door one with manual transmission or a four-door one with automatic transmission. Therefore you can avoid unpleasant surprises when you arrive at the pick-up point.