Tanzania

Cheap Car Hire in Tanzania from $46

Zanzibar, Tanzania
4 Apr — 11 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Tanzania car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Tanzania. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Most common car type

Mini

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Tanzania?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Tanzania and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 28 March 2024.

January

$52

February

$52

March

$50

April

$52

May

$52

June

$53

July

$56

August

$53

September

$52

October

$52

November

$50

December

$53

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Tanzania is March. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Tanzania

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Tanzania and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 28 March 2024.

In Tanzania, there are 81 active hire locations from 18 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Tanzania in the past week - currently priced from $52/day. View deals for 2 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

People mover

People mover

Mini

Mini

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compare available car types for hire in Tanzania

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Tanzania to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Medium cars

$57 - $71

All Car Types

$55 - $164

To hire a medium car in Tanzania, you would pay an average price of $35/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Tanzania (~$57/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$71/day). In fact, February is about 58% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Tanzania. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Tanzania, hiring a medium car saves you 54% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Tanzania, you would pay an average price of $68/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Tanzania (~$49/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$172/day). In fact, August is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Tanzania. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Tanzania, hiring a SUV saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Tanzania SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Top hire agencies in Tanzania

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Tanzania known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Tanzania. Reviews were last updated on 28 March 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top hire car agencies located in Tanzania, including those serving the greater Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar and Arusha area. Helpful information on each car hire agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Autounion Car Rental

13 locations

DISCOUNT.QUEBEC

9 locations

Europcar

8 locations

Sunnycars

7 locations

FlexWays

6 locations

1First Car Rental

5 locations

keddy by Europcar

5 locations

Sixt

5 locations

Best Tanzania car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Tanzania. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Tanzania with an average daily rate of $61. Data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on hire cars in Tanzania including options serving Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar and Arusha. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Kia Picanto$52/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Toyota Corolla$54/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Honda HR-V$61/day
5
M
A/C
Honda HR-V

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Tanzania, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 March 2024.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Tanzania?

    When hiring a car in Tanzania, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Europcar, and with prices around $89/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Europcar is STANDARD, which starts as low as $83/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Tanzania?

    In Tanzania, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.

Small car hires in Tanzania

Find small car hire deals in Tanzania from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Tanzania cost an average of $49 per day. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Nissan Micra$46/day
2
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Nissan Micra
Nissan Micra$47/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra
Nissan Micra$52/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra

Car hires by fuel type in Tanzania

Browse car hires by fuel type in Tanzania. Deals were last updated on 28 March 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Tanzania. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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