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Cheap Car Hire in Tanzania from R423

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Tanzania car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Autounion Car Rental

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R584

Cheapest price per day

R423
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Popular car types in Tanzania

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At R423/day, SUV is the cheapest car type available for hire in Tanzania in the past week. Out of 29 car hire agencies operating in Tanzania, there are, in total, 119 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

R467+

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Compact

Compact

R461+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 412+

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People carrier

People carrier

R741+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 926+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R721+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R1 860+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R423+

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Best car hire deals found in Tanzania

Hyundai TucsonR423/day
Hyundai Tucson
Found 09/02/26
Toyota Corolla QuestR461/day
Toyota Corolla Quest
Found 09/02/26
Citroen C3R467/day
Citroen C3
Found 09/02/26

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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Tanzania, book about 82 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R456, which is about 909% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Tanzania?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Tanzania is November, when you can expect to pay R607/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Tanzania is August (R832/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

R741

February

R698

March

R741

April

R682

May

R746

June

R746

July

R768

August

R832

September

R714

October

R762

November

R607

December

R698

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Top rental agencies in Tanzania

Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar

4 locations
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

ABBYCAR

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

6,0

Cargini

1 location
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Alma Car Hire

3 locations
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CarQ

1 location
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1First Car Rental

6 locations
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Ace

2 locations
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Xdrive Mobility

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Tanzania?

    The most popular car hire company at Tanzania is SURPRICE CAR RENTAL . With prices on ECONOMY starting at R752/day about 20% more people book with SURPRICE CAR RENTAL than other companies in the country.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Tanzania?

    At R693/day, it is 23% 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 R405/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.

Car hires by fuel type in Tanzania

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

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R28+

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