Car hire in Benin

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Benin car hire at a glance

Most popular providerHertz
Most popular carSmall, mini
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentJanuary
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Benin could cost, we've pulled prices from Benin.

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Cities in Benin

Take a look at the different cities in Benin you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.

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Hyundai i10

or similar mini

Hertz
53ManualAC
Hyundai i10

Free cancellation

Pay on arrival

From
SAR 144
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Benin

The cheapest month to rent a car in Benin is January, when the average cost per day is SAR 160. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is March, when the average cost per day is SAR 161. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Benin is December.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Benin could cost, we've pulled prices from Benin.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Benin

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 Benin is Small.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in Benin is Hertz. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Hertz.

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 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are SAR 195 a day and SAR 1,363 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Benin 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 Benin. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Benin is Cotonou. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Benin.

Hire a car long term in Benin

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 Benin with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

Car hire in Benin: FAQs

The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Benin 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 Benin, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.

It’s easy to hire a car in Benin. First, you need to decide where in Benin 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.

It depends where in Benin you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Cotonou. On average, it costs SAR 159 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is SAR 144 per day.

It depends. Some car hire companies in Benin accept debit cards, others require a credit card. Check the company’s accepted payment methods before you book.

Either way, the card needs to be in the main driver's name and you'll need enough money on it to cover a security deposit. You’ll get that back when you return the car.
If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The time you have to cancel depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 48 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged.

If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, you'll need to check the car hire company's policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might need to pay a cancellation fee or you won’t get a refund.
We couldn’t find any electric car hire deals in Benin. More EVs are becoming available, so that could change in the future. If you're still looking for a lower-emission option, you can compare hybrid cars on Skyscanner.
The easiest way to compare car hire in Benin is to look at lots of companies at the same time, rather than checking each one individually.

Skyscanner is a comparison website. We search 2 car hire companies and compare prices across 11 available cars – so you don't have to.
The best time to book car hire in Benin is usually as early as possible, especially if you’re travelling during busy periods.

You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is more limited.