Tanzania car hires in 2025
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 17 July 2025.
Most popular company | Autounion Car Rental |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Standard |
Average price per day | $49 |
Cheapest price per day | $48 |
Cheapflights insights for Tanzania car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Tanzania, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Tanzania?
Book your car hire in Tanzania 35 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $38/day on average when booked 35 days ahead, which saves you 15% off the average price.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Tanzania?
Planning to hire a car in Tanzania? April is the cheapest month, costing about $54 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $84. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$61
February
$63
March
$55
April
$54
May
$71
June
$72
July
$84
August
$83
September
$80
October
$69
November
$69
December
$66
Which car hire company has the most locations in Tanzania?
Autounion Car Rental has 14 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. DISCOUNT.QUEBEC has the second-highest number of locations in Tanzania at 11.
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 17 July 2025.
AbbyCar Car Rentals
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Autounion Car Rental
DISCOUNT.QUEBEC
keddy by Europcar
Europcar
Sunnycars
1First Car Rental
FlexWays
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Tanzania, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 July 2025.
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 Autounion Car Rental, and with prices around $46/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Autounion Car Rental is ECONOMY, which starts as low as $39/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Tanzania?
At $49/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Dar Es Salaam than any other city in Tanzania. The cheapest price found in Tanzania was for $39/day in Dar Es Salaam.
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.