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Car rental in Tanzania

Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rentals in Tanzania

Compare car rentals on price, ease of pickup, a fair fuel policy, and more

Find Tanzania car rental deals you can modify or cancel if your plans change

Tanzania car rental at a glance

Most popular providerAuto-Union
Most popular carFullsize, Pickup
Pick-up points4, Zanzibar is most popular
Cheapest price found$29 per day, Dar Es Salaam
Cheapest month to rentJune
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Tanzania could cost, we've pulled prices from Dar Es Salaam.

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Compact cars in Dar Es Salaam

4 door
From
$29
per day

Mini cars in Dar Es Salaam

4 door
From
$31
per day

Intermediate cars in Dar Es Salaam

4 door
From
$32
per day

Economy cars in Dar Es Salaam

4 door
From
$40
per day

Full-size cars in Dar Es Salaam

Pickup
From
$134
per day

Mini cars in Zanzibar

4 door
From
$29
per day

Compact cars in Zanzibar

4 door
From
$29
per day

Economy cars in Zanzibar

4 door
From
$29
per day

Intermediate cars in Zanzibar

4 door
From
$32
per day

Full-size cars in Zanzibar

Pickup
From
$118
per day

Premium cars in Zanzibar

RV
From
$185
per day

Economy cars in Arusha

4 door
From
$31
per day

Compact cars in Arusha

4 door
From
$32
per day

Intermediate cars in Arusha

4 door
From
$35
per day

Mini cars in Arusha

4 door
From
$45
per day

Full-size cars in Arusha

Pickup
From
$213
per day

Compact cars in Kilimanjaro

4 door
From
$32
per day

Intermediate cars in Kilimanjaro

4 door
From
$35
per day

Mini cars in Kilimanjaro

4 door
From
$43
per day

Full-size cars in Kilimanjaro

Pickup
From
$213
per day

Find the cheapest time to rent a car in Tanzania

The cheapest month to rent a car in Tanzania is June, when the average cost per day is $42. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is September, when the average cost per day is $48. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Tanzania is September.
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To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Tanzania could cost, we've pulled prices from Zanzibar.

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Car rental in Tanzania: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Tanzania, but you won't necessarily need "extra" insurance. Different car rental 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 Tanzania, 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.
Our travelers' best-rated car rental company in Tanzania is Green Motion. You can rent a car with them for $47 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Green Motion, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Tanzania depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid driver's license, ID, and passport. Once you’ve booked a car rental in Tanzania, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to rent a car in Tanzania. First, you need to decide where in Tanzania you want to pick up your car.

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 Tanzania. It all depends on which car rental company you choose.
It depends where in Tanzania you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Zanzibar. On average, it costs $59 per day to rent a car there. The lowest price we could find is $29 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Tanzania

Here are some tips to help you score 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" and "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 Tanzania is Premium, RV .

Compare across companies

The most popular companies in Tanzania are Auto-Union, KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, and H-Lead Car. The cheapest company we've found is Alma. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car rentals to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is one week before. The cheapest prices we've found are $29 a day and $23 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Tanzania you're going to visit? There are 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 Tanzania. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Tanzania is Zanzibar. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Dar Es Salaam.

Rent a car long-term in Tanzania

Looking to rent 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 rental companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Try it today and search for 30 days' worth of car rentals.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car rental deal in Tanzania with "unlimited mileage" or a "full-to-full" fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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