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Cheap Car Hire in Tanzania from R345

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Tanzania with a pick-up date of 1/4 and drop-off date of 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Tanzania car hires in 2026

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 22 February 2026.

Most popular company

Autounion Car Rental

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R424

Cheapest price per day

R345
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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 22 February 2026.
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At R345/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Tanzania in the past week. Out of 23 car hire agencies operating in Tanzania, there are, in total, 100 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

R506+

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Compact

Compact

R345+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R646+

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Full-size

Full-size

R632+

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SUV

SUV

R706+

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People carrier

People carrier

R534+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 492+

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Mini

Mini

R349+

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Here are the best Tanzania small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Tanzania medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Tanzania large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Tanzania SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Tanzania van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen PoloR345/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 02/20/26
Hyundai AtosR349/day
2
M
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Hyundai Atos
Found 02/20/26
Nissan AlmeraR506/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Found 02/20/26

Best car hire deals found in Tanzania

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Tanzania. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Tanzania with an average daily rate of R779. Data was last updated on 22 February 2026.
Volkswagen PoloR345/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 02/20/26
Hyundai AtosR349/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos
Found 02/20/26
Toyota FortunerR412/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Fortuner
Found 02/20/26

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 21 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R534, which is about 1 129% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Tanzania?

Autounion Car Rental is currently the cheapest car hire company in Tanzania with deals as low as R315,06/day found in the past two weeks. CarQ is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R374,99/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Tanzania is April, when you can expect to pay R545/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Tanzania is August (R812/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

R775

February

R726

March

R630

April

R545

May

R652

June

R646

July

R775

August

R812

September

R769

October

R769

November

R593

December

R662

Which car hire company has the most locations in Tanzania?

Autounion Car Rental has 15 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. DISCOUNT.QUEBEC has the second-highest number of locations in Tanzania at 11.

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Top rental 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 22 February 2026.

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 Car Rentals

2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

6,0

Alma Car Hire

3 locations
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1First Car Rental

6 locations
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Ace

2 locations
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Final Rentals

3 locations
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Hertz

3 locations
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SURPRICE CAR RENTAL

3 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Tanzania, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 February 2026.

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

    The most popular car hire company at Tanzania is Autounion Car Rental. With prices on MINI starting at R315/day about 112% more people book with Autounion Car Rental than other companies in the country.

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

    At R433/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Zanzibar than any other city in Tanzania. The cheapest price found in Tanzania was for R370/day in Zanzibar.

  • 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

Browse car hires by fuel type in Tanzania. Deals were last updated on 22 February 2026.
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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

R32+

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