Cheapflights insights for Dakar car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Dakar, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Dakar?
To get the best deal on car hire in Dakar, book about 28 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R1 094, which is about 1 488% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the best car rental company in Dakar?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Dakar is GREEN MOTION (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Budget (rated 6.3/10) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Dakar?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Dakar is March, when you can expect to pay R1 111/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Dakar is April (R1 250/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
R1 146
February
R1 180
March
R1 111
April
R1 250
May
R1 146
June
R1 198
July
R1 250
August
R1 250
September
R1 215
October
R1 215
November
R1 180
December
R1 198
What car do most people hire in Dakar?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Dakar are the following: Economy cars (Suzuki Jimny or similar), Full-size cars (Class Standard SUV or similar), and Commercial cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Dakar?
Hertz has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Dakar at 5.
Top rental agencies in Dakar, Senegal
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Dakar, Senegal known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Dakar, Senegal. Reviews were last updated on 23 October 2025.
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Avis
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Sixt
Ok Mobility
keddy by Europcar
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Dakar, Senegal, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 October 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Dakar for a week from Sixt?
Sixt is one of the top picks in Dakar. They can have you in a hire car for about R7 936 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Dakar?
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Dakar however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.