Find Rentals
Popular Cars
Rental Deals
Insights
Agencies
FAQs
English
Cheap Car Hire in Tanzania from R406
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 4/9 and drop-off date of 18/9. 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.
Here’s why our users search for rental cars through Cheapflights
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 13 August 2025.
Most popular company | H-Lead Hospitality |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Standard |
Average price per day | R523 |
Cheapest price per day | R406 |
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 13 August 2025.
At R406/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Tanzania in the past week. Out of 22 car hire agencies operating in Tanzania, there are, in total, 99 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:
Economy
R452+
Compact
R446+
Intermediate
R578+
SUV
R552+
People carrier
R712+
Mini
R406+
Passenger van
R961+
Premium SUV
R2 426+
Compare car hire deals in Tanzania by type
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 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:
Hyundai AtosR406/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan MicraR446/day
4
M
A/C
Ford KaR452/day
2
M
A/C
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 R735. Data was last updated on 13 August 2025.
Hyundai AtosR406/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan MicraR446/day
4
M
A/C
Ford KaR452/day
2
M
A/C
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 61 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R530, which is about 1 135% cheaper than the typical rate.
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 R433,37/day found in the past two weeks. H-Lead Hospitality is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R441,84/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 R606/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Tanzania is August (R895/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
R706
February
R712
March
R689
April
R606
May
R712
June
R736
July
R865
August
R895
September
R848
October
R789
November
R736
December
R783
What car do most people hire in Tanzania?
SUV cars (Nissan X-Trail, for example) are the most popular in Tanzania. Standard (Nissan X-Trail) and Economy (Class Economy Car) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Tanzania.
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 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 13 August 2025.
Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar
4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,0
Comfort
8,0
Overall
8,0
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
10,0
AbbyCar Car Rentals
2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,0
Comfort
6,0
Overall
6,0
Pick-up/drop-off
2,0
Value
6,0
Autounion Car Rental
14 locations
DISCOUNT.QUEBEC
11 locations
keddy by Europcar
10 locations
Europcar
9 locations
Sunnycars
7 locations
1First Car Rental
6 locations
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Tanzania, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 August 2025.
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 R433/day about 200% 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 R524/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 R468/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.
Travelling to a place near Tanzania?
Hire a car at Tanzania if you plan to visit one of these locationsCambridge
Lexington
Taunton