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Cheap Car Hire in Tanzania from R434

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 2/2 and drop-off date of 11/2. 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 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 23 January 2025.

Most popular company

Autounion Car Rental

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R515

Cheapest price per day

R434

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Tanzania?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Tanzania and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 23 January 2025.

January

R554

February

R610

March

R591

April

R554

May

R536

June

R554

July

R591

August

R591

September

R573

October

R591

November

R554

December

R573

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Tanzania is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is February. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 23 January 2025.

At R434/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Tanzania in the past week. Out of 20 car hire agencies operating in Tanzania, there are, in total, 93 hire locations. View below for 2 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 160+

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 077+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R2 521+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Tanzania

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Tanzania to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 January 2025.

Small cars

R458 - R678

All Car Types

R498 - R1 264

To hire a small car in Tanzania, you would pay an average price of R581/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Tanzania (~R458/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R678/day). In fact, May is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Tanzania. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Tanzania, renting a small car saves you 27% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Tanzania small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Tanzania, you would pay an average price of R792/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Tanzania (~R520/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 143/day). In fact, November is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Tanzania. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Tanzania, renting a medium car is 1% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in Tanzania, you would pay an average price of R1 147/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Tanzania (~R1 413/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R4 213/day). In fact, July is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Tanzania. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Tanzania, renting a large car is 32% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Tanzania, you would pay an average price of R666/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Tanzania (~R520/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R1 233/day). In fact, November is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Tanzania. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Tanzania, renting a SUV saves you 16% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Tanzania SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Tanzania, you would pay an average price of R871/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in Tanzania (~R815/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R1 912/day). In fact, January is about 7% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Tanzania. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Tanzania, renting a van is 10% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Volkswagen Polo VivoR434/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR457/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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 23 January 2025.
Choose from the top car hiring agencies available in Tanzania, including locations near Zanzibar, Dar Es Salaam and Arusha. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Autounion Car Rental

14 locations

DISCOUNT.QUEBEC

11 locations

Europcar

9 locations

keddy by Europcar

9 locations

Sunnycars

7 locations

FlexWays

6 locations

1First Car Rental

5 locations

Sixt

5 locations

Best Tanzania car hire deals found

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 513. Data was last updated on 23 January 2025.
We've found these great deals on car hires in Tanzania, including options within the Zanzibar, Dar Es Salaam and Arusha area. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Volkswagen Polo VivoR434/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR457/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Toyota RAV4R523/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Tanzania, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 January 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 R386/day about 350% 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 R545/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 R501/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 23 January 2025.

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

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Travelling to a place near Tanzania?

Hire a car at Tanzania if you plan to visit one of these locations
Cambridge
Lexington
Taunton

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