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Cheap Car Hire in Zambia from R859

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 Zambia with a pick-up date of 11/7 and drop-off date of 14/7. 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.
Driver's age: 26-65
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Zambia car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Zambia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 July 2025.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R1 792

Cheapest price per day

R859

Popular car types in Zambia

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Zambia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 6 July 2025.

In Zambia, there are 33 active hire locations from 7 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Zambia in the past week - currently priced from R859/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Standard

Standard

R1 074+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 208+

Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 472+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R1 780+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R2 208+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 840+

Compare car hire deals in Zambia by type

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

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

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

Here are the best Zambia pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Nissan AlmeraR859/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Renault CapturR982/day
4
M
A/C
Renault Captur
Ford FiestaR1 393/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta

Best car hire deals found in Zambia

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Zambia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 7 hire car agencies in Zambia with an average daily rate of R1 680. Data was last updated on 6 July 2025.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car hires in the Zambia region, including options close to Lusaka, Livingstone and Ndola. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Nissan AlmeraR859/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Renault CapturR982/day
4
M
A/C
Renault Captur
Infiniti Q50R1 074/day
5
4
M
A/C
Infiniti Q50

Cheapflights insights for Zambia car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Zambia, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Zambia?

Book your car hire in Zambia 67 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R1 482/day on average when booked 67 days ahead, which saves you 1 302% off the average price.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Zambia is July, when you can expect to pay R1 717/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Zambia is June (R2 570/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

R1 827

February

R1 770

March

R1 821

April

R1 731

May

R1 880

June

R2 570

July

R1 717

August

R1 876

September

R1 753

October

R1 731

November

R1 761

December

R1 744

What car do most people hire in Zambia?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Zambia are the following: Pick-up truck cars (Ford Ranger or similar), Standard cars (Ford Ranger or similar), and Compact cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Zambia?

keddy by Europcar has 11 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Zambia at 10.

Top rental agencies in Zambia

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Zambia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 7 car hire companies in Zambia. Reviews were last updated on 6 July 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Zambia region, including those located within the Lusaka, Livingstone and Ndola area. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Avis

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Europcar

10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

keddy by Europcar

11 locations

Sunnycars

5 locations

INTERRENT

3 locations

GREEN MOTION

1 location

Shouqi

1 location

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Zambia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 July 2025.
  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Zambia?

    When visiting Zambia, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in Lusaka where rental cars typically will cost around R1 792/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Zambia was found in Lusaka for just R1 247/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Zambia?

    Cars travel on the left side of the road in Zambia.

Car hires by fuel type in Zambia

Browse car hires by fuel type in Zambia. Deals were last updated on 6 July 2025.

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

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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