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Cheap Car Hire in Tanzania from R671

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 1/7 and drop-off date of 7/7. 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 5 April 2026.

Most popular company

Autounion Car Rental

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R575

Cheapest price per day

R671
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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 5 April 2026.
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At R671/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Tanzania in the past week. Out of 24 car hire agencies operating in Tanzania, there are, in total, 104 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

R924+

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Compact

Compact

R671+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 076+

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People carrier

People carrier

R950+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 158+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R735+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R2 158+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R732+

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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 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:

Kia SonetR671/day
4
M
A/C
Kia Sonet
Found 04/04/26
Citroen C3 AircrossR924/day
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2
5
M
A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 04/04/26

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 R1 337. Data was last updated on 5 April 2026.
Kia SonetR671/day
4
M
A/C
Kia Sonet
Found 04/04/26
Toyota Corolla CrossR732/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Cross
Found 04/04/26
Mercedes-Benz V-ClassR735/day
5
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A/C
Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Found 04/04/26

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 31 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R587, which is about 1 228% 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 April, when you can expect to pay R610/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Tanzania is August (R858/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

R807

February

R734

March

R779

April

R610

May

R700

June

R689

July

R818

August

R858

September

R818

October

R824

November

R632

December

R694

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.

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Tanzania, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 28 pickup locations in Tanzania to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 5 April 2026.
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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 5 April 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

5 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 5 April 2026.

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

    The most popular car hire company at Tanzania is CarQ. With prices on COMPACT starting at R1 003/day about 60% more people book with CarQ than other companies in the country.

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

    At R664/day, it is 30% 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 R426/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

Browse car hires by fuel type in Tanzania. Deals were last updated on 5 April 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

R58+

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