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Car hire in Tanzania

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

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Tanzania car hire at a glance

Most popular providerKARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, Recreational
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentSeptember
Best time to book3 weeks before
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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Economy cars in Zanzibar

4-5 doors
From
SAR 123
per day

Mini cars in Zanzibar

4-5 doors
From
SAR 124
per day

Compact cars in Zanzibar

4-5 doors
From
SAR 124
per day

Intermediate cars in Zanzibar

4-5 doors
From
SAR 128
per day

Fullsize cars in Zanzibar

Pickup
From
SAR 636
per day

Premium cars in Zanzibar

Motor home
From
SAR 753
per day

Economy cars in Dar Es Salaam

4-5 doors
From
SAR 159
per day

Mini cars in Dar Es Salaam

4-5 doors
From
SAR 163
per day

Compact cars in Dar Es Salaam

4-5 doors
From
SAR 166
per day

Intermediate cars in Dar Es Salaam

4-5 doors
From
SAR 183
per day

Fullsize cars in Dar Es Salaam

Pickup
From
SAR 449
per day

Economy cars in Arusha

4-5 doors
From
SAR 160
per day

Mini cars in Arusha

4-5 doors
From
SAR 164
per day

Compact cars in Arusha

4-5 doors
From
SAR 166
per day

Intermediate cars in Arusha

4-5 doors
From
SAR 183
per day

Fullsize cars in Arusha

Pickup
From
SAR 832
per day

Economy cars in Kilimanjaro

4-5 doors
From
SAR 160
per day

Compact cars in Kilimanjaro

4-5 doors
From
SAR 167
per day

Mini cars in Kilimanjaro

4-5 doors
From
SAR 167
per day

Intermediate cars in Kilimanjaro

4-5 doors
From
SAR 183
per day

Fullsize cars in Kilimanjaro

Pickup
From
SAR 795
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Tanzania

The cheapest month to rent a car in Tanzania is September, when the average cost per day is SAR 173. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is December, when the average cost per day is SAR 196. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Tanzania is December.
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SAR 173
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SAR 197
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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 hire in Tanzania: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Tanzania, 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 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 travellers best rated car hire company in Tanzania is Green Motion. You can rent a car with them for SAR 186 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 drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Tanzania, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It depends on where in Tanzania you visit. The most popular places to rent a car are Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar and Arusha.

In Dar Es Salaam, it costs around SAR 279 per day or SAR 765 per week.

In Zanzibar, it costs around SAR 186 per day or SAR 623 per week.

In Arusha, it costs around SAR 196 per day or SAR 867 per week.
It’s easy to hire a car in Tanzania. First, you need to decide where in Tanzania 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 Tanzania. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Tanzania you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Dar Es Salaam. On average, it costs SAR 279 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is SAR 159 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Tanzania

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 Tanzania is Luxury.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in Tanzania is KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR.

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 3 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are SAR 123 a day and SAR 623 a week.

Be flexible

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

Hire a car long term in Tanzania

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 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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